The ferry crossing from Rafina to Ios is temporarily unavailable by any ship operator managed through NetFerry online booking service.
The port of Rafina is a port of modest size and is second port for the city of Athens. Rafina is an excellent option for summer departures to the Cyclades, as it is not as busy as Piraeus and very close to Athens airport. From the port of Rafina there are fast connections to Evia and most of the Cyclades. This port is popular with boaters who choose it as a berth before departure to the Greek islands. How to reach the port of Rafina From the center of Athens there are bus connections to Pedion Aeros which terminate at Rafina port. The stop in Rafina is very close to the port and the pier. You... [More information]
Address: Akti Andrea Papandreou, Rafina 190 09, Greece
Directions: Google Map @ Rafina, port
The island of Ios only hs a few residents but always been a popular destination for Greek tourists. In the 1960s it was the object of great attention thanks to the hippie movement that came here in search of uncontaminated nature and peace. This island is dominated by the sun and the fresh, dry winds that blow over the Cycladic islands, known as 'Meltemi'. There are even windmills along the jagged coast to take advantage of the breeze, along with many hidden coves and coves. History The island seems to be lost in time with all the archaeological excavations near Skarkos, Ios has been inh... [More information]