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that also featured in the film and draws French tourists in droves. A history of drugs and
insurance scams is less romantic than the movie version.
Heading northeast from Hora along the spine of the island offers arresting views back
over the white village and Katapola. The lovely villages of
Langada
and
Tholaria
nestle
amid the craggy slopes above Aegiali. The two are linked to each other, and to Aegiali,
by a signposted circular path that takes about four hours to walk. Regular buses run
between the villages and Aegiali.
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is tucked away in the lower village witih superb views. Rooms and
studios are very comfortable and the hotel offers alternative activities like grape or olive
harvesting, climbing courses and yoga sessions.
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has sleek rooms with fabulous views over Aegiali's harbour. If
you've been hiking, the spa is the place to revive your weary feet with everything from
hydrotherapy to massage and an indoor salt-water pool. There's also an on-site restaur-
ant.
IOS ΙΟΣ
POP 1838
On Ios, you can have your cake and eat it too - quite literally. Spend days exploring the
winding footpaths of the traditional hilltop old town or ensconced on a sandy beach. Dis-
cover the isolated interior and then return to town in time for the party. Or visit in the
shoulder season for a quieter pace, when Ios draws families and more mature travellers.
In July and August, it's still the much-loved stomping ground of youth and hedonism.
While Ios is a popular destination, there's a special magic at work here. You won't feel
pressured or hassled; instead, the islanders take pride in working together to keep their
visitors smiling - and returning.
