Ios Chora Pyrgos (via Agios Ioannis Prodromos)

hike on island Ios Cyclades Aegean, about 3 hrs one way, mountain hike from Chora Windmills up to Pyrgos via Agios Ioannis Prodromos

At 5.7 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 16 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. The trail is officially waymarked as Ios Py, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.