Windmills of Chora
Ανεμόμυλοι Χώρας
A row of white stone windmills on the ridge east of Chora, Ios's signature image and one of its most popular sunset viewpoints.
The Windmills of Chora were built in the 19th century to grind flour. They now stand in a row along the rocky slope at the edge of the hill town, with the town and bay behind them. In the evening, visitors gather between the windmills and the nearby Odysseas Elytis Theatre to watch the sunset. The view rivals Santorini's but with far fewer people. The windmill area is free to visit and can be combined with Chora's old town and the theatre on a single walking route, about 5 minutes on foot from the central square.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Odysseas Elytis Theatre
- Chora (Ios Town)
- Panagia Gremniotissa
- Archaeological Museum of Ios
- Skarkos
- Gialos Port & Beach
- Mylopotas Beach
- Koumbara Beach