However there was no way I was going back to Europe and not visiting my favourite place, IOS!
Not knowing how long I was going to stay in Europe this time round I only decided to stay a week on this beautiful island. Yes I had already visited IOS 3 years prior to this trip and also done a Contiki tour around Europe. But I decided to come back as it was my favourite island out of the four that I visited and I wanted a different experience from last time and a different experience around Europe, rather then sitting on a bus for a month with the same people..
So IOS what can I say, it is such a great place to stay especially if you are looking to meet great people (lots of Aussies) and party, a lot! Don't get me wrong there are plenty of nice things to do around the island but partying is definitely one of its strong points.
The island is filled with mainly youth and young adults aged from 18 - 35yrs, that love having a good time and plenty of drinks!
The bars don't start to get busy until around 2am and close around 7am, so if your an Aussie like me and used to going out around 10pm and being home at 2am you better start changing your body clock quick smart whilst staying on this island.
Best place to stay would definitely be in Far out village, it seems to be where everything is happening, pool parties, great food and awesome staff. They also have varied accommodation that can suit anyone either on a budget or just looking for a nice place to stay.
Although if your coming for a quiet relax time on this island this place probably isn't the best spot for you, as in peak season it can get very loud.
So its fair to say my body was certainly not ready for what this island had in store for me, its so hard to not get caught up with the partying and late nights as it has such a great vibe and every bar is freaking fun and the cocktails are oh so good to have during those warm days and afternoons.
So I'm pretty sure I went out every night besides my last night as my body was pretty much dying, as much as I wanted to I had to say no. I ended up with a weird summer flu and losing my taste buds for no joke the next month. It probably didn't help my situation going out when clearly I was run down from no sleep either, but seriously if you go there you would understand.
Besides from the partying the island offers so much beauty and amazing food. Definetely go to Harmony, its a Mexican restaurant just on the other side of Far out village that does amazing Mexican food, sangria, cocktails and just a great place to chill out for the afternoon. There are also apparently incredible sunsets to watch on another part of the island but unfortunately i never made it to one of these as I was usually slowly dying on the beach still recovering from the night before.
So my first week back in Europe consisted of plenty of sun, cocktails, new friends and already amazing memories!
View from the top of the hill over looking Mylopotas beach (best area to stay)
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