Mare Monte

Gialos - Fanari Cape Lighthouse (Γιαλός - Φάρος στο Ακρωτήριο Φανάρι) The course to the west of Ios starts from the beach of Gialos, and heads southwest along the coastline to the cape west of the bay of Ios. The route follows the asphalt road and then a dirt road and path to reach the end of Cape Fanari, where the Lighthouse is located. Very beautiful views to the opposite side of the bay, the harbour at Gialos and the Chora. The return by the same route.

Gialos - Chora - Valmas Beach - Agia Irini Loop (Γιαλός - Χώρα - Παραλία Βαλμάς - Αγία Ειρήνη κυκλική) A beautiful and gentle route, which starts from the area of Gialos at the edge of the harbour and ascends the hills of the area southwest of Chora. The route initially follows the road and then a dirt road to descend gently southwest towards the small Valmas Beach. The route follows the coastline, and in a northwesterly direction reaches the whitewashed church of Agia Irini (17th century...

Chora - Scenic Viewpoint - Profitis Ilias (Χώρα - Σημείο Θέας - Προφήτης Ηλίας) This is an ascending trail to the top of Profitis Ilias, which is located above the town of Ios. The route starts from the port of Ios and goes up to Chora. From there it begins to ascend to the eastern slopes of the mountain Profitis Ilias, which dominates over Chora. The almost barren Cycladic landscape of the mountain with the sparse and low vegetation, in combination with the countless terraces on the slopes,...

Chora - Kolitsani Beach - Mylopotas Bay (Χώρα - Παραλία Κολιτσάνι - Όρμος Μυλοπότα) From Chora, the nice route descends south, initially following a dirt road and then a path along the ridge of the hill, towards Kolitsani Beach. From there, the route climbs up the hill to the east to descend again along the coastline heading towards the long sandy beach of Mylopotas. Hilly landscapes, white Cycladic houses and a beautiful bay with clear, blue waters.

Chora - Agios Prokopios - Agia Theodoti Beach (Χώρα - Άγιος Προκόπιος - Παραλία Αγία Θεοδότη) A beautiful route that starts from Chora and heads northeast along the old path that used to connect the town to Agia Theodoti Bay. The route crosses terraces as it proceeds along the dry stone path and continues to the Agios Prokopios chapel. Climbing up the rocky hillside with the chiseled steps on the rocks, the route meets a dirt road which follows east, enters for a short time the asphalt road...