Koumpara Beach
Exploring Ios Sailing Holidays area
Koumpara is a frequented beach with golden sand and white pebbles, located 3km northwest of the port. The beautiful bay requires a 30-minute walking from Ormos port and it can also be reached by bus. It is fully organized with umbrellas and sundecks and ideal for numerous water sports activities. Koumpara features a Blue Flag for its clean waters and well-organized facilities. It is considered the gem of the area with a natural sandy beach stretching for 300 meters. Away from the noisy crowds of the town, the beach itself is a quiet alternative to relax on the soft golden sand and enjoy the shallow waters of the beautiful bay. Also it is an ideal beach to relax on a hammock, under the amazing natural shadow that trees providing.
Scale: 1:25.000
Edition: June 2009
This is the first GIS map of Ios, meaning that this is the first time the island is mapped with a topographic precision in proportion to the map scale.
Navigational Aids
Port Ios or Yialos is the only port on the island. It provides excellent shelter from the meltemi (the Etesians) (the Etesians) but during the peak holiday period it is so noisy with l disco music and loud beer parties, that it is impossible to sleep.
Dufour 34 Economy
Ios is known for the vivid nightlife, the heart of clubbing in whole Cyclades, as many said. It is famous for its wild and crazy nightlife since the 1980s when hippies first came to these wonderful Cycladic island.
South west of Chora, Mylopotas beach, the busiest beach of Ios, can get really crowded during summer. The long sandy beach extends for one kilometre and offers sun beds, umbrellas, beach bars, cafes, restaurants and a great variety of sea sports.
Small quiet beach, behind the beach Koumbara, in the bay of the harbor. For those who love reading, it is an ideal place to enjoy a good book.