Agalia Luxury Suites

Blues and greens make up the palette for Agalia Luxury Suites, drawing on the turquoise seas and rolling hills that wrap around this tranquil island retreat. Make for one of the lounge areas or decks dotted around the grounds and you’ll find your own place in the sun.

Inside, arches and whitewashed walls here and there hint at traditional Cycladic style but hip lighting and eye-catching artwork give Agalia a contemporary edge. Each of the 16 suites continues this trend. Think luxury bathrooms made from exquisite quality marble, with beds that seem suspended above the ground.

Spend the day on a white sandy beach with crystal blue waters. Take your pick from a selection of secluded bays, privately owned by the hotel group, such as Papas, Pikri Nero and Chamouchades or settle in to the Erego beach club & restaurant, beach bar or Pathos Sunset lounge. Boat excursions to these beautiful areas can easily be arranged by the hotel. If you’d rather stay on dry land, wander into the nearby town of Chora to experience Ios’ relaxed culture. Head back to the hotel where the pool side bar becomes the spot to get a cocktail at dusk. Then savour a gourmet dinner in the open-air restaurant "Taste of Joy" before enjoying Chora’s buzzing nightlife.