Fascinated by the youthful aura and positive energy that Ios emits, declares the editor of the extensive tribute that visited the island last summer after the invitation of the Municipality of Ios.
Despite the nightlife and the beautiful parties, Ios is kept clean, says the journalist in the article. He then explains the effort being made for the destination to develop and highlight its other interesting dimensions. Ios island's gastronomy, cultural activities, festivals, beach tourism, hiking trails and the highly interesting historical monuments such as the tomb of Homer and the prehistoric settlement of Skarkos are very worthwhile experiences.
According to "Sun", Ios is no longer just a "magnet" for young people, but is an ideal place for families with small children, couples in love, nature lovers, hikers, travelers outside the high season, but also "empty nesters", parents with grown children. The owner of a family hotel in Mylopotas Antonis Mettos is also the young president of Ios’s tourism committee — on a mission to extend the tourist season beyond just the party months.
“Yes, we are a party island, but want to be for everyone,” he says.
“We’re building small, traditional, family-run hotels so you see the face of the local people.
“Old men and women are working in the same hotels as their children — and you hear their stories.”
Alongside the promotion on social media and in view of the next season, the Municipality of Ios seeks to inspire people interested in the destination through the new video showing what took place at the last Ios Festival, which was interspersed with concerts, visual events, music, dances and exhibitions.
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