Ios is located in the Cyclades and is connected by ferry to and from Athens, Crete and other ports in the Cyclades.
There are 7 ferry companies operating ferries to and from Ios. Blue Star Ferries, Boatman Union of Santorini (Maistros Santorini), Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Seajets, Small Cyclades Lines and Zante Ferries all operate ferries to and from Ios. In the summer season, there are a total of 182 sailings per week.
The most popular route in terms of sailings is the route from Santorini to Ios with 28 sailings per week.
The port or island closest to Ios is Sikinos with a distance of just 19 kilometres - that's 12 miles or 10 nautical miles. While the port or island furthest away is Piraeus at a distance of 200 kilometres - that's about 124 miles or about 108 nautical miles.
Ferries to Ios are normally available throughout the year but there are fewer sailings in the winter. Ios is served by a mix of fast and conventional ferries.
You can travel to or from Ios with your vehicle or on foot. And normally you can take a bike with you or a pet.
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No parking facilities, long or short term, are available.
In the summer months the port can become quite chaotic with long queues for cars. So please arrive at least one hour in advance if traveling by car. For more information about Ios, you can visit Wikipedia
Ferries to Ios The most popular way to get to Ios is by ferry from Piraeus or Rafina.
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Yes, you can take your dog or other pet on the ferry but it isn't possible to book a space in the kennel in advance. All Greek ships by law must have some kennel space.
If you are travelling on conventional ferry (not a fast ferry or catamaran) there is normally space available in the kennels and you should also be able to have your dog on all deck areas (but not inside) with you. Strictly speaking, this at the discretion of the ferry company but in general you should have no issues - though please take a muzzle with you just in case and keep your dog on a leash at all times. Small sized dogs and cats can travel in the ship as long as they stay inside a special travel box.
The other option, for absolute peace of mind, is to book a pet cabin. These are like normal cabins but have linoleum flooring. They are also available for day crossings at reasonable prices. This way you don't have to worry about finding space in the kennels and you and your dog or cat can relax. In July and August ferries can get very busy with people and other dogs.
Fast ferries and catamarans will also have kennels but these will be limited in number. In addition, the majority of fast ferries (though there are exceptions) don't have open deck space accessible throughout the journey, so you will not be able to stay out with your pet during your crossing. However, if your pet is small and inside a travel box you will be able to keep him or her inside.
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