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Ios (meaning flower) or Niós, as the locals call it, is one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades. In ancient times, Íos was covered in oak woods, which were later used for shipbuilding. The Ionians built cities at the port of Gialós and Íos town, which were later used as Venetian strongholds. The island is also known as the burial place of Homer, and an annual festival celebrating Homer is held in May every year. Mountainous coastlines are lined with stunning white sandy beaches and over 400 quaint and blue-domed chapels, traditional villages have picturesque arcade-covered alleys, snow-white little houses, and ancient windmills, and the island is renowned for its nightlife.

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