Pic of the day: The Ag Ioannis area of Ios
Looking south toward the Agios Ioannis area of Ios, from a hillside path between Chora and Kolitsani beach. The Hermes Hotel can be seen at the center of the photo, while Santorini island is faintly visible toward the top right. Click on the image to view it in a larger format.
Pic of the day: A church on an Ios hilltop
This hilltop church offers commanding views of the Gialos beach and port area of Ios, as well as nearby Sikinos island (upper left)
Pic of the day: A sunset view of Skaros Rock
Santorini’s distinctive square-topped Skaros Rock appears in silhouette during sunset. Tour boats approach the romantic village of Oia at the northwest tip of the island (left & center) while the silhouette of nearby Ios island is visible in the background (rear).
Getting a wider perspective of Chora on Ios
Chora, the scenic main village on Ios, is viewed in this panoramic photo shot from a hilltop on the south side of town. Click on the photo to view a larger-size image. No more squinting: The narrow display column on my blog limits the size of photos I can publish — and that simply [...]
Village views: Exploring Chora on Ios
A cat relaxes in the shade on a narrow stone-paved street in Chora Chora show: One of the big advantages of travelling to the Greek Islands in spring or September is that you beat the summer tourist crowds and don’t have to bump shoulders with throngs of other people while you explore the twisting [...]





