Homer's Tomb
Τάφος του Ομήρου
A traditional site of Homer's tomb on Plakotos hill at the island's north end; ancient records say the poet died on Ios, and the clifftop offers sweeping views of the Aegean.
Ancient legend says Homer died on Ios and was buried here, a claim the islanders still take pride in. The site lies at Plakotos at the north end of the island, where a rocky hill holds a stone-built tomb chamber and an inscribed stone, and the remains of the ancient Plakotos settlement surround it. Archaeologically, there is no confirmation that this is Homer's tomb. It is about a 30-minute drive from Chora, followed by a few minutes' uphill walk. The clifftop is windy, but the sea views are wide open. Plakotos Beach lies below the hill, and a Homer Festival commemorating the poet is held each May. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Agia Theodoti Beach
- Palaiokastro
- Skarkos
- Odysseas Elytis Theatre
- Windmills of Chora
- Panagia Gremniotissa
- Chora (Ios Town)
- Archaeological Museum of Ios