| View from the highest of the chapels that crown Chora |  |
| The view from the highest of the churches that crown Chora is truly breathtaking. The climb up here is tough, not to mention the inevitable detours through labyrinthine alleyways. But the reward is well worth the effort! |
| The port of Gyalos, below Chora, the only village on Ios | |
| As Ios is situated on the Piraeus-Santorini route, the island is extremely well served by ferries. As on many Cycladic islands, the main village is on high ground, just over 2km by road and 1km by footpath (beware, it's a steep climb). |
| The village of Chora, its large square and its winding streets | |
| The largest square in Chora, where many events take place. The starting point for exploring the countless narrow streets of the village, which is of course inaccessible to cars. Our virtual stroll gets lost in the labyrinth, but takes you right up to the churches and windmills that stand above the village. |
| The magnificent amphitheatre with its plunging view over Milopotas | |
| Named after Odysseas Elytis (1911-1996), the famous Greek poet who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1979, this modern amphitheatre can seat over 1,000 spectators. Situated at the very top of Chora, it overlooks Milopotas beach and offers an extraordinary panoramic view. |
