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Ios is an amazing island. We went during off season in late March so there were not many tourists. In the summer, however, it's a zoo of party animals. So this island has both partying and relaxing times depending on when you go. The beaches were very nice, and the people were very...more Ios is an amazing island. We went during off season in late March so there were not many tourists. In the summer, however, it's a zoo of party animals. So this island has both partying and relaxing times depending on when you go. The beaches were very nice, and the people were very hospitable.close

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by bonniek3023 – posted on Mar 24, 2007

2

We had an awesome time! the best yet and we've been to 7 countries so far. we partied till early morning, got up at noon with the rest of town and had breakfast, caught the bus to the main beach and chilled out between the beach and the "far out" club across the road. 3 euro cocktails,...more We had an awesome time! the best yet and we've been to 7 countries so far. we partied till early morning, got up at noon with the rest of town and had breakfast, caught the bus to the main beach and chilled out between the beach and the "far out" club across the road. 3 euro cocktails, swimming pools and bbq - you cant ask for more! we headed back to town for dinner and drinks at the hotel with other travellers and then went club hopping until early morning. we are planning to get back there next year for sure!close

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by natmatt1676 – posted on Aug 29, 2006

13

Yeah not so bad if you want to party with 16-19 year olds butfor the rest of us seasoned "partyers" its very immature and a little too over done. I've been twice now just to give a second chance and it was the same again. next time I'd go elsewhere. Cheap accomodation but drinks are VERY...more Yeah not so bad if you want to party with 16-19 year olds butfor the rest of us seasoned "partyers" its very immature and a little too over done. I've been twice now just to give a second chance and it was the same again. next time I'd go elsewhere. Cheap accomodation but drinks are VERY expensive.close

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by robert6012 – posted on Jul 21, 2006

4

We came to Ios because of the crazy partying. In June, the nightlife really wasn't that crazy. The bars were smaller than I thought and most were empty. I may just have been a slow few days, but I wasn't impressed. Mylopotas beach was nice, but Manganari was my favorite. Rent an ATV or a...more We came to Ios because of the crazy partying. In June, the nightlife really wasn't that crazy. The bars were smaller than I thought and most were empty. I may just have been a slow few days, but I wasn't impressed. Mylopotas beach was nice, but Manganari was my favorite. Rent an ATV or a scooter and explore the island. Ios is a cool island, but you could see most everything in a couple days.close

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by Cckbp71711 – posted on Jun 18, 2006

4

Ios is insane as there's a party every night and everyone stays up until the sun rises. During the day, everyone sleeps on the beach until it's time to shower and get ready to go out again. The beaches are beautiful and the locals are incredibly friendly. Eating out is not too expensive and I...more Ios is insane as there's a party every night and everyone stays up until the sun rises. During the day, everyone sleeps on the beach until it's time to shower and get ready to go out again. The beaches are beautiful and the locals are incredibly friendly. Eating out is not too expensive and I highly recommend Delicious for a good and cheap Gyros on the main square.close

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by andreainf – posted on Jun 14, 2006

18

Ios is great if you're looking to party. The partying starts around 11pm and goes until 7am or so. Then you sleep in the day and relax at the beach and get ready for the next night! If you're not looking to party, I would suggest skipping this island as there isn't much else to offer. They have...more Ios is great if you're looking to party. The partying starts around 11pm and goes until 7am or so. Then you sleep in the day and relax at the beach and get ready for the next night! If you're not looking to party, I would suggest skipping this island as there isn't much else to offer. They have decent beaches, but so do other islands. Most of the island is inhabited by foreigners... even the stores and restaurants and bars employ travellers. It is impossible to find a good Greek meal here because it caters to "international cuisine". Save your money and buy take-away gyros instead.close

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by twinkies – posted on Jun 10, 2006

8

Ios is an amazing place, you can't fly here, you can't take a train here, the way most people get here is an AWFUL overnight ferry ride from Athens. Once you are here you lay out on the beach and then at night the discos and bars come alive until the wee hours of the morning (some...more Ios is an amazing place, you can't fly here, you can't take a train here, the way most people get here is an AWFUL overnight ferry ride from Athens. Once you are here you lay out on the beach and then at night the discos and bars come alive until the wee hours of the morning (some until daybreak and you feel like a vampire). Rinse and repeat for as many days as you can handle it.close

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by bartendersam – posted on Jun 9, 2006

15

There is literally nothing else to do on this entire island except lay on the beach in the day and party at night. People left at about 10pm'ish to the town, and got back about 6am. There were seriously people drunk at 4pm... I got so ridicously bored on my second day. I started to hang out on...more There is literally nothing else to do on this entire island except lay on the beach in the day and party at night. People left at about 10pm'ish to the town, and got back about 6am. There were seriously people drunk at 4pm... I got so ridicously bored on my second day. I started to hang out on the Village side- much nicer because they always restock the nicely kept bathrooms, and the music isn't as in-your-face. Everything in the market was expensive compared to other islands (Crete, Santorini)- especially English books that sold for 11-17 euros! 'Camping' was exactly worth the 6 euros I paid as I was eaten alive my first night by mosquitos, but learned to use a coil repellent and lotion repellent NIGHTLY. All of my things ended up smelling like the coil, so laundry was a definate must once I got back home. The food was expensive- and definately a portion for 2 people. Although good, not worth the money amount.close

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by simplywish – posted on Jun 9, 2006

4

Awesome! Sun, sand, amazing clubs and bars (well, they're small, but a large variety of any kind of music you want), and heaps of great people. Lots of fun! It's a good island to relax on during the day, and party up at night! Don't expect to do much cultural sightseeing stuff -...more Awesome! Sun, sand, amazing clubs and bars (well, they're small, but a large variety of any kind of music you want), and heaps of great people. Lots of fun! It's a good island to relax on during the day, and party up at night! Don't expect to do much cultural sightseeing stuff - this island is all about having a good time.close

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by Chich7179 – posted on Sep 6, 2004

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