Greek Islands by Variety Cruises

Mostly as a motivational post, now that summer is all around us, I’ve collected some of the most mesmerizing photos of the Aegean islands! Boarding a Variety Cruise that took me from Pireaus to Kusadasi in Turkey and back again, passing from the unique islands of Ios, Santorini, Patmos, Samos, Delos, Mykonos, Tinos and Kea! Get inspired here:

Guide to charming Ios Island in Greece

Once famous for its bustling nightlife and the crowds of young people flocking the island every year to party till they drop, Ios has managed to broaden its possibilities, and today smoothly blends joyful days on the beach and lively night entertainment with more chill-out options for those who seek a relaxing holiday in the cosmopolitan ambiance of a whitewashed retreat, like Ios.

A dreamy Ios sunset!

When that famous Greek sun sets and the air begins to cool a little, the island of Ios starts to come to life. People begin to make their way to the town, passing cafés, bars and clubs on.

The soft breeze will awaken your senses and colours appear brighter and more vivid as the sun drops below the horizon. You’ll see orange, yellow, purple and pink hues, creating a unique atmosphere as the Ios sun goes down.

Monuments of Ios

Ios is one of the islands that claim the title of Homer's birthplace. In fact there is a monument which is the grave of Homer. Explore more monuments in the island of Ios that are in the list bellow.

Windmills were built to produce energy to grind grains and they helped in the agricultural economy, as well as in the food requirements of Ios.