«Ios is the ideal island for young people, but also for those who feel young!» extensive feature in Haaretz, one of the largest Israeli newspapers.
The article, which is part of the initiatives of the EOT Israel Office with the support of the Municipality of Ios, attempts to reveal new aspects of the destination. Under the «veil» of entertainment, the journalist «discovers» priceless historical treasures, such as the Tomb of Homer and the archaeological settlement of Skarkos, which is about 5,000 years old. Special reference is made to hiking, cycling, sailing and diving as sources of rejuvenation both during and outside the peak tourist season.
On the occasion of the tribute, the mayor of Ios, Gikas Gikas, points out that «steps are being taken to develop special forms of tourism and thematic products such as the Ios festival that can contribute to the extension of the season and the expansion of the markets of interest for Ios. Besides, this year's performance has been very encouraging in this direction». The multi-thematic Ios Festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3mu83olV5c took place after mid-August for the second consecutive year with many renowned artists, but also with sensational activities such as the fashion workshop of creative recycling and the experiential architecture walk. It is noted that Ios this year had a record-breaking increase in ferry arrivals of 13.5% in September 2022 compared to 2019.
