Gialos (Port)

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Gialos (Port)

Ormos or Gialos as the locals call it, is a small settlement built close to the port of Ios, one of the most sheltered natural ports of the Aegean. At the right entrance of the port, stands the picturesque church of Agia Irini of the 17th century. A walk to the church is worthwhile since it offers beautiful views of Gialos. Gialos is the second largest village on the island and it lies about 2 km from Chora.

Around the main square there are supermarkets, souvenir shops, car rentals and travel agencies as well as a wide variety of hotels, taverns, restaurants and cafes. Gialos has a well-organized marina which is usually packed with luxury yachts, sailboats and fishing vessels during peak season in Ios. Gialos bay has an internal coastline that spans over 4 kilometers and offers walking and trekking routes to three separate beaches. The closest one stretches at the left side of the port. A lovely beach with fine golden sand and crystal-clear sea. Just a few meters from the port is the little church of Agios Georgios Basmenos. It is the starting point of a traditional cobbled path that goes all the way up to Chora. Gialos is also the starting pont for excursion boats which make day trips to the beaches of the island and to the nearby islands.