Anchorage· Ios· Greece — Cyclades
Plakotos Bay (Ios)
36° 47.2′ N · 25° 17.4′ E
A beautiful sandy bay at the northern tip of Ios, directly below the hill that tradition says holds Homer's tomb.
Practical
Position from Grecosailor (36°47'10.4"N 25°17'23.1"E): sand, excellent holding in 5 m, stunning beach. It faces north toward open sea. No source rates its meltemi shelter, so we treat it as a calm-weather or southerly stop. Land by dinghy and walk up to Homer's Tomb (Plakotos, Ios). No services.
Best for
Combining a swim with Homer's tomb
Season
Settled weather or southerlies only (north-facing)