Ios holidays

The tiny hilly island of Ios, part of the Cyclades group, can be found in the Aegean Sea between the islands of Naxos and Santorini.

Ios holidays begin with flights into Santorini, followed by a boat trip to Ormos harbour.

You'll find an island that was a beloved hippy backpacker destination, when longhaired party animals would kip on the beach in sleeping bags after a night on the tiles. These days there are plenty of hotels and self-catering accommodation to select from.

Cloudless skies and high temperatures make Ios a popular destination for sun-worshippers in summer.

You can expect to feel highs of 30C in July and August, while early summer brings crowds eager to see the island while avoiding the hottest months. Spring and autumn experience pleasant weather, with warm days and cooler evenings. There isn't much of a tourist season here in winter despite mild temperatures, as the options to reach the island are limited.

Cheap holidays to Ios are easy to find throughout the year. Avoid the busiest months of July and August and potentially save even more money.

Package holidays to Ios can be as active or as restful as you want them to be. Whatever you're into, there's an experience for you in Ios...

Grown-up families: There's a handful of diving schools on Ios so grown-up families can take a journey beneath the waves together. Get some practice in the pool before wading out into the dazzling blue sea.

Active types: Beaches pepper the coastline of this Greek isle so you're never far from the next. If you don't like the one you're on simply put those walking shoes to good use and go in search of your ideal beach. A cooling dip in the sea will be a just reward for your efforts.

Nightlife: There's beauty and peace, yet plenty of nightlife, on the small Greek island of Ios. You won't have to go far of an evening to find a good party. Let your dancing feet lead the way (and wear comfortable shoes - you might be on the dance floor until the early hours!).