Ios Chora Profiti Ilias

hike on island Ios Cyclades Aegean, about 1.5 hrs one way, mountain hike from Chora Windmills up to top of Profiti Ilias, take enough water and sun protection

Covering just 2.7 km, this is a gentle outing perfect for families or beginners. Allow roughly 36 minutes.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Follow the Ios PI waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.