Route 5 (linear)

Chora - Port - Agia Irini - Valmas Beach

This linear route (you will need to return to your starting point through the same route, so calculate twice the time and kilometers) connects Chora with the Port by hiking on a paved road and then, after the chapel of Agia Irini, you will move along a path leading to Valmas beach. You will soon enjoy the view to the stone lighthouse and we suggest that you get there at sunset on your way back. The rocky landscape around the beach of Valmas makes it perhaps the wildest beach on the island. Nevertheless, it remains protected within the Bay of Ios and invites you to enjoy it!


Tours to Ios will reveal the natural and cultural heritage of the island. It is reminded that the use of the Hiking Network is at your own risk and please observe the rules for preserving nature!

FILES

Below you can download in kmlform the route tracks, for your computer or mobile:

Route 5 - kml

and gpx files:

Route 5 - gpx

MAP

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Route 5 (linear): Chora – Port – Agia Irini – Valmas Beach

Points of interest (symbols):

  • Chora
  • Port
  • Saint Irene
  • View points based on the photos
  • Valmas beach
Time:45min
Length:2.1 km
Slope:6%
Degree of difficulty:Easy

USEFUL INFORMATION ON HIKING

Clothes vary depending on the season, the duration of the journey and the type of ground along each route. During the walk clothes should be very light especially during the summer months when the temperature is high.

Clothes should be light-colored so that they are easily located in case of accident. In spring and autumn, warmer clothes (windbreaker-fleece) are used only during stops and rarely during hiking. Hiking in Ios is also possible in winter with a high probability of rain and wind. There should always be a raincoat in your bag for these seasons!


On most routes the simple trekking shoes with flexible soles are suitable for summer and for walks up to 2-3 hours. For those who want more safety, the semi-rigid boots that cover the ankles are recommended and are suitable all year round and for long walks. 

Sunglasses, a hat with a visor or a neck cover, sunscreen, long pants and a walking stick complete the equipment. Also, it is best not to walk alone first and secondly in the noon and afternoon hours during the summer months. Always have a first aid kit and a headlamp with you. Plenty of water and a charged cell phone are definitely a must!


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