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Most people when traveling to Greece by air will land in Athens before heading out to other destinations in Greece. The latest in Greece travel tips warns travelers about the demonstrations in Central Athens, specifically in the Syntagma area. The rest of the city and country are still deemed safe so it is not necessary to cancel plans to visit Greece at the moment.

The Greek Islands are a popular choice for travelers and during spring, summer and fall most are easily accessible by ferry. The island of Ios is a part of the Cyclades Islands in the south of Greece. The Cyclades Islands are a top tourist destination in Greece and Ios is only a short ferry ride from Santorini. Past Ios travel advice would have been to avoid the island unless you were young and wanting a party atmosphere. However, Ios as of late has developed into a vacation spot for all ages. To avoid the crowds travel to Ios is recommended in the shoulder seasons of May and June or September and October.

There are many reasons to leave Athens, or even Santorini, to visit Ios. The island has been regularly voted in various polls as having one of the Top 10 beaches in Europe. It makes sense once you realize that the island has 75 kilometers of white, sandy beaches. You will also enjoy the typically Cycladic architecture of the island of Ios with its whitewashed buildings perched on the hilltops. There are three major villages on the island and in summer it is easy to move between them on the local buses. If you want to see more than the villages you can rent motos (scooters) or ATVs. You can your rented vehicle to scope out the islands more secluded beaches and discover the untouched parts of the island. Enjoy your stay on Ios but keep in mind that in the islands ferry schedules are subject to change. There are worst things than being stranded on an island, in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.