Beach clubs in Ios

The beach clubs in Ios cluster on Mylopotas, the long sandy bay about 3km south of Chora. There are four worth knowing, and the island is best known for the party end of the scene. FarOut Beach Club runs pool parties with international guest DJs, while the rest lean calmer and food-led.

This is a young, international island, and the beaches carry that energy by day before the town takes over at night. An umbrella and two sunbeds on Mylopotas run roughly €7 to €40, depending on the spot. Season runs May to September, sometimes into October, with July and August the peak.

Almost everything sits on Mylopotas, a 15-minute walk or short drive from Chora. The one exception is over at Koumbara, a quieter cove near the port. For the rest of the country's coast, see our guide to beach clubs in Greece, or hop across to Santorini and Paros by ferry.

What is the best beach club in Ios?

For a party, it's FarOut Beach Club, the anchor of the whole scene, with two big pools and guest DJs through summer.

For a quieter, more grown-up day, head to Erego on Koumbara, built around a large infinity pool away from the Mylopotas crowd. Bamboo and Salt are the calm, food-led spots in between.

Which beach in Ios has the best beach clubs?

Mylopotas has almost all of them. Three of the island's four clubs sit on this one long bay, from FarOut at the party corner to Salt down at the mellow far end. It's the obvious base if you want to walk between them.

Koumbara, near the port, has the one exception. Erego trades the crowds for a calmer cove and a big pool, and it's a short drive from Chora rather than a walk.

FarOut Beach Club

FarOut Beach Club sits at the corner of Mylopotas and is the beating heart of the Ios beach scene. Two large swimming pools and a couple of smaller shallow ones are ringed by sunbeds, floor pillows, hammocks, and palm trees.

Pool parties run all summer, with international guest DJs like Peggy Gou, Fisher, and Timmy Trumpet on the bill. The crowd is young and international, and this is the island's main day-to-night club. There are rooms and camping on site too.

The beach and pool areas are free to enter, and you pay through the bar. VIP wristband packages add a private restroom, security, and a hostess. Come for the party, not a quiet lunch. €€€ pricing.

Bamboo Ios

Bamboo Ios is a restaurant and cocktail bar on Mylopotas with cozy cabanas and umbrellas on a private stretch of sand out front. It's food-led and calmer than the party spots, and suits couples and families.

The kitchen runs Greek-Mediterranean cooking alongside crafted cocktails. There's no pool here, but the sunbeds get called some of the most comfortable on the beach.

It's about a five-minute drive or a 15-minute walk from Chora. Cabanas and umbrellas are priced on request with consumption. €€ pricing.

Salt Restaurant Bar

Salt Restaurant Bar is tucked toward the far end of Mylopotas, a local favourite with bamboo ceilings, wooden furniture, and swinging beds. It's food-led, with mellow DJ sets rather than a party.

Beach service brings food and cocktails out to the sunbeds. Reviewers rate the modern Greek cooking and the setting, though a few flag slow service when it's busy.

Sunbeds and umbrellas run in line with Mylopotas rates, reportedly around €20 for a pair, with a discount if you eat at the restaurant. It's the pick for a relaxed lunch away from the FarOut crowd. €€ pricing.

Over near the port, Koumbara is a calmer cove with the island's one club away from Mylopotas.

Erego Beach Club & Restaurant

Erego Beach Club & Restaurant sits on Koumbara beach near the port, a LuxurIOS lounge built around a 405m² infinity pool set against the Aegean. Oversized hanging beach beds hang under palm and centuries-old olive trees.

The kitchen runs creative Greek cuisine and cocktails, with wide 270-degree views over the open sea and the calm Koumbara bay. It's refined and quiet, a sunset crowd rather than a party one.

Beach sunbeds run around €50, and a two-person swing bed about €35. It runs a summer season, so check reopening dates before you visit. €€€ pricing.

Frequently asked questions about Ios beach clubs

How much do beach clubs in Ios cost?

On Mylopotas, an umbrella and two sunbeds run roughly €7 to €40 depending on the spot. Erego on Koumbara runs around €50 for a sunbed, and FarOut is free to enter, so you just pay at the bar.

Do you need to book beach clubs in Ios in advance?

In July and August, it's worth booking beds at the popular spots. Reserve beds at Erego ahead in high summer, and book a VIP package at FarOut if you want one. The casual sunbeds on Mylopotas are more walk-up friendly midweek.

When are Ios beach clubs open?

The season runs roughly May to September, sometimes stretching into October, with July and August the busiest and priciest. FarOut keeps full pool-party hours through high summer. Outside those months, expect reduced service or closures, so check ahead in spring and autumn.

Is FarOut Beach Club free to enter?

Yes. The beach and pool areas at FarOut Beach Club are free to enter, and you pay through the bar during the day. VIP wristband packages cost extra and add a private restroom, security, and a hostess. For guest-DJ pool party days, buying a package early is the safer bet.

Are Ios beach clubs good for families?

Some are. Bamboo and Salt on Mylopotas are calm, food-led spots that suit couples and families, and Erego on Koumbara is quiet and grown-up. FarOut is the party engine, so it's better for a young crowd than for kids, especially on pool-party days.