Ios to Santorini Port Guide
Ios Guide
Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Ios is located in the Aegean Sea and lies around mid way between the island of Naxos and the island of Santorini. The island's terrain is characterised by hills and cliffs that lead down to the sea on most sides of the island. Located on the north west coast is the island's port which is only a short distance from the village of Chora. The trip between Chora and the port can be made on foot which will take you along a steep donkey path, and takes around 15 minutes. The village is characterised by narrow paths and streets most of which have now been taken over by bars, restaurants, shops and night clubs to cater for tourists.
There are ferries from the island's port to Piraeus and Rafina with a crossing time of between 4 1/2 hours and 8 hours, depending on ferry type, route and destination. During the summer months Ios is also connected by ferry to the other islands of the Cyclades.
Santorini Port Guide
Thira is the official name of the island of Santorini, Greece and is located in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km southeast of mainland Greece.
Thira is essentially what remained after an enormous volcanic explosion that destroyed the earliest settlements on a formerly single island, and created the current geological caldera.
Santorini ferry port, otherwise known as Athinios ferry port, is situated on the west coast of the island in the region of Ormos Athinios. Passengers can enjoy a wide range of facilities at the port including cafes, restaurants, vending machines, air-conditioned lounge, toilets and ATMs. There is also 2 car parks in Santorini port: one opposite the main passenger terminal and the other close to the pedestrian check-in. These are both free of charge.
How to get from Ios to Santorini
Th best way of travelling from Ios to Santorini is by ferry. You will have a far more pleasant journey on a ferry as you won't have to worry about legroom and can instead roam freely around the wide range of facilities available onboard. You can also bring your car on the Ios to Santorini ferry, allowing you to explore the whole island at your own leisure without having to rent a hire car.