General information on Mylopotas 

The resort of Mylopotas is the most popular resort on Ios Island, since it is the centre of all kinds of entertainment, especially the nightlife taking place on the beaches and in bars, tavernas and dance clubs till the early morning hours. Its is just for the bustling atmosphere of this lively resort that it is sought after mainly by the youth and teenagers. The recreation area can be found on the west of the island near the capital. There are regular buses to the places, taking visitors from other resorts on the island who want to experience the local atmosphere. Those who decide to stay there for all their holiday can choose among various accommodation facilities including hotels or campsites.

Mylopotas beaches

The beach in Mylopotas is wide and about 1 km long, clean and covered with soft but dense goldish sand. It is said to be one of the most beautiful beaches of top quality in Europe. It is surrounded by long gradual hills covered with low vegetation, with the whole scenery being completed by the charming colourful houses built on the slopes. Near the comfortable deckchairs and umbrellas protecting against the hot sun, there are many bars and tavernas, always ready to refresh the hungry holiday-makers. The more active ones will certainly appreciate the wide choice of water sports, and those who prefer ‘drier’ activities can play beach football or volleyball. The water in Mylopotas has a beautiful blue colour and it is perfectly clean, just as the sandy beach.

What to do in Mylopotas?

The main activity in Mylopotas is to party, meaning music, dance, and good drinks, all that not only at night but also during the day when there are pool parties taking place at the hotel swimming pools and other events in the local hotels and bars. Therefore Mylopotas is very busy at night and you won’t enjoy too much peaceful sleep, nonetheless the youth who seek the resort the most don’t really care about that. On the contrary, they enjoy the lively rhythm of the resort to the fullest.

Where to go to Ios?

The most visited Ios resorts are Gialos, Ios - Chora and Mylopotas.