The Island of Ios lies on the southern end of the Cyclades, between
Naxos and Santorini, part of the province of Thira. Its 1,600 inhabitants are
mainly engaged in agriculture producing cereal, oil, vegetables and figs. Ios or
Nios is said to be the burial place of Homer.
Its highest peak is Pirgos 713 m located in the centre of the island. The
warmest months are July and August with an average temperature 28 C. Due to the
northerly wind called Meltemi, the climate is cool. The natural harbour of Ormos
is also know as Yialos among the locals.