Best 25 Ios Beaches
![Ios beaches: Papa beach Ios beaches: Papa beach](https://www.greeka.com/photos/cyclades/ios/beaches/hero/ios-beaches-2-1280.jpg)
The beaches of Ios rank high on the list of the reasons why people visit the island. Despite the high number of tourists, the waters and shores remain clean and the sea is a pleasure to swim in. Guests will find both organized and unorganized beaches on the island.
In brief, Mylopotas is the busiest beach in Ios, featuring a plethora of beach bars and watersports centers.
Manganari is a favorite destination, too, despite being remote and not well-organized, thanks to its exceptional scenery.
Numerous beaches remain pristine, especially those situated far from Chora. In many cases, it is difficult to access them, but the final setting will reward the guests.
☀ Note: Ios is a busy island and finding a free sunbed on the organized seashores may be challenging. You can now book your sunbeds online.
You will find a list of the best beaches on Ios island sorted by popularity below.
After exploring them, don't skip checking out all the Things To Do in Ios (best sights, villages, restaurants, and more).
![Mylopotas beach Mylopotas beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/97/mylopotas-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Mylopotas beach
Windsurfing, Party, Sandy, Well-Organized, WatersportsLocation: 1.8 km southeast of Chora
Description: The lengthy, sand-filled seashore of Mylopotas Beach is the most cosmopolitan coast of Ios, hosting plenty of tourist facilities, a plethora of beach bars, clear waters, and watersports.
![Manganari beach Manganari beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/378/manganari-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Manganari beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 17.5 km southeast of Chora
Description: Manganari is a charming bay on the southern side of the island providing its visitors with clear waters, an organized sandy shore, and fascinating views over the sea horizon.
![Kalamos beach Kalamos beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/786/kalamos-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Kalamos beach
Nudism-Friendly, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 16.4 km southeast of Chora
Description: Kalamos Beach is an unspoiled shore in eastern Ios featuring clear waters, a shingle-and-sand coast, an absence of tourist infrastructure, and a relaxing atmosphere.
![Agia Theodoti beach Agia Theodoti beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/790/agia-theodoti-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Agia Theodoti beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Watersports, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 10 km northeast of Chora
Description: Named after a nearby picturesque chapel, Agia Theodoti is a lengthy remote beach with sand, clear waters, and closeby restaurants, offering a sense of peace.
![Gialos beach Gialos beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/224/gialos-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Gialos beach
Diving Club, Windsurfing, Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized, Small Harbor, WatersportsLocation: 1.2 km west of Chora
Description: Gialos is one of the island's most famous beaches, given its sandy shore, shallow waters, on-the-shore watersports, and beach bar facilities.
![Kolitsani beach Kolitsani beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2272/kolitsani-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Kolitsani beach
Nudism-Friendly, Non-Organized, Sandy, PebbledLocation: 1.2 km south of Chora
Description: Kolitsani Beach is a non-organized remote shore south of the port with mesmerizing shorelines, clear waters, and nearby parking facilities, while being a naturist spot.
![Papa beach Papa beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/787/papa-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Papa beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 11 km south east of Chora
Description: An idyllic cove next to Kalamos, Papa beach distinguishes for its turquoise water, the golden sand and the isolate atmosphere.
![Psathi beach Psathi beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/789/psathi-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Psathi beach
Partly-Organized, Secluded, SandyLocation: 16.8 km east of Chora
Description: Psathi Beach is a calm resort at the eastern shored of Ios, with a sandy shore, clear waters, and some on-the-beach facilities.
![Plakoto beach Plakoto beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2278/plakoto-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Plakoto beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 12.2 km north of Chora
Description: Spotted at the northernmost edge of Ios, Plakoto has a lengthy sand-filled coast with pebbles and crystal waters, an absence of beach amenities, and not a lot of visitors.
![Cape Karatzas beach Cape Karatzas beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2275/cape-karatzas-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Cape Karatzas beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: On the northern side of the island
Description: This is a very small cove with dark blue waters and pebbles on the seabed. There are no trees and tourist facilities in a large distance from Karatzas.
![Diamoudia beach Diamoudia beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2267/diamoudia-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Diamoudia beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 6 km north of Chora
Description: Diamoudia is a picturesque, secluded cove covered with sand and a handful of pebbles, showcasing clear waters while surrounded by rocky formations and little greenery.
![Kambaki beach Kambaki beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2276/kambaki-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Kambaki beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 12 km north of Chora
Description: Kambaki is among the most secluded beaches on Ios Island since it is an unspoiled, pebbly seashore with stunning azure waters and a mesmerizing seabed.
![Loretzena beach Loretzena beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2273/loretzena-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Loretzena beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 6 km north of Chora
Description: The beautiful cove of Loretzena can host a few people at a time, having gorgeous waters, a sand-and-pebble shore, zero on-the-beach amenities, and remarkable views of the Aegean Sea and its sunset.
![Neraki beach Neraki beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2274/neraki-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Neraki beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 15.8 km east of Chora
Description: Neraki is covered with sand and small pebbles and it is a perfect getaway, boasting clear waters and spectacular seaside views.
![Koumbara beach Koumbara beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/388/koumbara-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Koumbara beach
Partly-Organized, Watersports, SandyLocation: 4.8 km west of Chora
Description: Koumbara is a partly organized, cosmopolitan sandy beach that remains popular due to its natural beauty, its clear waters, and its closeness to Chora.
![Plakes beach Plakes beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/788/plakes-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Plakes beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 18.3 km east of Chora
Description: Plakes Beach is a mesmerizing and calm beach destination on the eastern side of Ios, showcasing clear waters and a sandy shore.
![Tripiti beach Tripiti beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2279/tripiti-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Tripiti beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 18.4 km southeast of Chora
Description: A rarely frequented beach, Tripiti is an isolated sandy seashore with crystalline turquoise waters, wonderful surroundings, and an absence of beach facilities.
![Tris Klisies beach Tris Klisies beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2264/tris-klisies-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Tris Klisies beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 17.8 km southeast of Chora
Description: Tris Klisies is a beautiful naturist-friendly beach on the southeastern part of Ios, boasting otherworldly deep blue waters, stunning sea life, and a sand-filled shore.
![Tzamaria beach Tzamaria beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2282/tzamaria-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Tzamaria beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 2.5 km west of Chora
Description: Tzamaria Beach has a sand-and-pebble-filled shore, clean waters, a rocky seabed, and no amenities, ideal for snorkelers and swimmers who prefer some tranquility.
![Valmas beach Valmas beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2281/valmas-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Valmas beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 2 km southwest of Chora
Description: Valmas Beach is a remote shore near Chora with a sand-and-pebble coast, a stoney seabed, no beach facilities, and a common visit amongst snorkelers.
![Vathirema beach Vathirema beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2280/vathirema-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Vathirema beach
Sandy, Non-Organized, Secluded, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 21.4 km east of Chora
Description: Vathy Rema is a beautiful remote shore frequented by naturists, boasting crystalline waters and golden sand while having no beach amenities.
![Mylopotas beach Mylopotas beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/97/mylopotas-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Mylopotas beach
Windsurfing, Party, Sandy, Well-Organized, WatersportsLocation: 1.8 km southeast of Chora
Description: The lengthy, sand-filled seashore of Mylopotas Beach is the most cosmopolitan coast of Ios, hosting plenty of tourist facilities, a plethora of beach bars, clear waters, and watersports.
![Manganari beach Manganari beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/378/manganari-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Manganari beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 17.5 km southeast of Chora
Description: Manganari is a charming bay on the southern side of the island providing its visitors with clear waters, an organized sandy shore, and fascinating views over the sea horizon.
![Kalamos beach Kalamos beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/786/kalamos-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Kalamos beach
Nudism-Friendly, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 16.4 km southeast of Chora
Description: Kalamos Beach is an unspoiled shore in eastern Ios featuring clear waters, a shingle-and-sand coast, an absence of tourist infrastructure, and a relaxing atmosphere.
![Agia Theodoti beach Agia Theodoti beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/790/agia-theodoti-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Agia Theodoti beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Watersports, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 10 km northeast of Chora
Description: Named after a nearby picturesque chapel, Agia Theodoti is a lengthy remote beach with sand, clear waters, and closeby restaurants, offering a sense of peace.
![Gialos beach Gialos beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/224/gialos-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Gialos beach
Diving Club, Windsurfing, Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized, Small Harbor, WatersportsLocation: 1.2 km west of Chora
Description: Gialos is one of the island's most famous beaches, given its sandy shore, shallow waters, on-the-shore watersports, and beach bar facilities.
![Kolitsani beach Kolitsani beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2272/kolitsani-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Kolitsani beach
Nudism-Friendly, Non-Organized, Sandy, PebbledLocation: 1.2 km south of Chora
Description: Kolitsani Beach is a non-organized remote shore south of the port with mesmerizing shorelines, clear waters, and nearby parking facilities, while being a naturist spot.
![Papa beach Papa beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/787/papa-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Papa beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 11 km south east of Chora
Description: An idyllic cove next to Kalamos, Papa beach distinguishes for its turquoise water, the golden sand and the isolate atmosphere.
![Psathi beach Psathi beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/789/psathi-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Psathi beach
Partly-Organized, Secluded, SandyLocation: 16.8 km east of Chora
Description: Psathi Beach is a calm resort at the eastern shored of Ios, with a sandy shore, clear waters, and some on-the-beach facilities.
![Plakoto beach Plakoto beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2278/plakoto-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Plakoto beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 12.2 km north of Chora
Description: Spotted at the northernmost edge of Ios, Plakoto has a lengthy sand-filled coast with pebbles and crystal waters, an absence of beach amenities, and not a lot of visitors.
![Cape Karatzas beach Cape Karatzas beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2275/cape-karatzas-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Cape Karatzas beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: On the northern side of the island
Description: This is a very small cove with dark blue waters and pebbles on the seabed. There are no trees and tourist facilities in a large distance from Karatzas.
![Diamoudia beach Diamoudia beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2267/diamoudia-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Diamoudia beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 6 km north of Chora
Description: Diamoudia is a picturesque, secluded cove covered with sand and a handful of pebbles, showcasing clear waters while surrounded by rocky formations and little greenery.
![Kambaki beach Kambaki beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2276/kambaki-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Kambaki beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 12 km north of Chora
Description: Kambaki is among the most secluded beaches on Ios Island since it is an unspoiled, pebbly seashore with stunning azure waters and a mesmerizing seabed.
![Loretzena beach Loretzena beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2273/loretzena-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Loretzena beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 6 km north of Chora
Description: The beautiful cove of Loretzena can host a few people at a time, having gorgeous waters, a sand-and-pebble shore, zero on-the-beach amenities, and remarkable views of the Aegean Sea and its sunset.
![Neraki beach Neraki beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2274/neraki-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Neraki beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 15.8 km east of Chora
Description: Neraki is covered with sand and small pebbles and it is a perfect getaway, boasting clear waters and spectacular seaside views.
![Koumbara beach Koumbara beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/388/koumbara-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Koumbara beach
Partly-Organized, Watersports, SandyLocation: 4.8 km west of Chora
Description: Koumbara is a partly organized, cosmopolitan sandy beach that remains popular due to its natural beauty, its clear waters, and its closeness to Chora.
![Plakes beach Plakes beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/788/plakes-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Plakes beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 18.3 km east of Chora
Description: Plakes Beach is a mesmerizing and calm beach destination on the eastern side of Ios, showcasing clear waters and a sandy shore.
![Tripiti beach Tripiti beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2279/tripiti-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Tripiti beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 18.4 km southeast of Chora
Description: A rarely frequented beach, Tripiti is an isolated sandy seashore with crystalline turquoise waters, wonderful surroundings, and an absence of beach facilities.
![Tris Klisies beach Tris Klisies beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2264/tris-klisies-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Tris Klisies beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 17.8 km southeast of Chora
Description: Tris Klisies is a beautiful naturist-friendly beach on the southeastern part of Ios, boasting otherworldly deep blue waters, stunning sea life, and a sand-filled shore.
![Tzamaria beach Tzamaria beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2282/tzamaria-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Tzamaria beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 2.5 km west of Chora
Description: Tzamaria Beach has a sand-and-pebble-filled shore, clean waters, a rocky seabed, and no amenities, ideal for snorkelers and swimmers who prefer some tranquility.
![Valmas beach Valmas beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2281/valmas-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Valmas beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 2 km southwest of Chora
Description: Valmas Beach is a remote shore near Chora with a sand-and-pebble coast, a stoney seabed, no beach facilities, and a common visit amongst snorkelers.
![Vathirema beach Vathirema beach](https://www.greeka.com/village_beach/photos/2280/vathirema-thumb-1-480.jpg)
Vathirema beach
Sandy, Non-Organized, Secluded, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 21.4 km east of Chora
Description: Vathy Rema is a beautiful remote shore frequented by naturists, boasting crystalline waters and golden sand while having no beach amenities.
Klima beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 9.5 km southeast of Chora
Description: Klima is a secluded, unspoiled beach with a sand-filled coast, clear waters, no facilities, and gorgeous views over the Aegean.
Pikri Nero beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 12 km southeast of Chora
Description: Pikri Nero is an untouched shore in a secluded spot, boasting a mix of golden sand and small pebbles, and crystalline turquoise waters. It has no beach facilities.
Santorineiko beach
Partly-Organized, Secluded, SandyLocation: 18 km southeast of Chora
Description: Santorineiko is a secluded shore near Manganari with coarse sand, clear waters, a few beach amenities, and an overall sense of peace and quiet.
Sapounochoma beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 8.5 km southeast of Chora
Description: Sapounochoma is a secluded shore in western Ios with dazzling azure waters, a sandy seashore, surrounding rocks, and an absence of beach amenities.