Diaseli Traditional Cheesery & Museum

Diaseli Traditional Cheesery & Museum is a wonderful stop in Ios for anyone wanting to experience the island’s authentic side. The tour through the small museum and cheesery is full of history and passion, and the family makes you feel truly welcome. The cheeses are incredible, but don’t miss their homemade jams and local honey – all crafted with the same love and care. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and deeply rooted in tradition. A unique, heartfelt experience that stays with you. Highly recommended!

We just had the best experience here, we chose the full tour and tasting, it started with a tour of the property and the history of the families cheese making, from making the cheese by hand to the modern way they do it now. Then we were invited to look around and take photos then we enjoyed so many cheese and honey and chutney with fresh tomatoes bread and home made wine and oil….. there were 4 of us and Helen made us feel so at home and relaxed and we didn’t feel in a rush to leave. I would 💯 % recommend this tour, you will not regret it. 😊

We stumbled on this cheesery on our way to Manganari Beach. Turn left at the junction and follow the signs. What an amazing experience! It is in a beautiful location, the old house has been turned into a museum. Helen is incredible as she hosts a tour round. She is so interesting and she explains the history of the island. She also speaks many languages. All the artefacts are fantastic. The tour is around 20 mins so just enough. Then you are able to taste 8 cheeses. I loved all of them and their pairings with the freshest tomatoes and capers, two different honeys and fig jam. My favourite was the 5 year aged one. This was accompanied with local wine and finally a homemade rose raki. We were then able to buy a variety of products. Helen's family run the cheesery and this experience and are a delight. We paid 28 euros each and it was worth it. But do go on an empty stomach! You will not be disappointed this was the BEST experience of all in Ios. Thank you Helen and family and good luck! Janet- Nina, Graeme and daughters Edinburgh.

This place is a must visit for anyone wanting to experience the rich culture and flavors of ios Greece. From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcome by Helen, the hospitality was incredible, and the setting beautifully showcased authentic Greek history and tradition. The cheese tasting was beautiful, the local cheeses paired perfectly with delicious honey and jams, offering a true taste of the island.

So, I booked this experience through Trip Advisor & was very excited about it! The drive to the cheesery from the port in Ios was about 20-30 minutes. We rented a car, but there was a couple that drove an ATV up there too. That said, I don't think a cab to it would be cost effective. Once we were there, the setting was absolutely beautiful! Walking in, they made us feel right at home. We were about 20 min early, but they took us in right away. Just as a heads up, English is another language option, even if it was not included on the website to book. Helen was amazing!! She was incredibly patient, very knowledgeable, and just a delight. The tour was relatively quick, but gives you good history and a background of the area. Now, we went into the tasting. OMG, their cheese was unbelievably delicious! They gave about 8 different cheeses, along with corresponding jam/honey to taste it with. It was all delicious. I'd say come hungry, because it was like a large charcuterie board shares between two people. The wine was absolutely fine as well. The surprise was the rose raki that we had as a digestif once we were finished. I would absolutely recommend this as an excursion if you are in Ios!!!

I mean, if I could give 10 stars, I would! Such an amazing experience we had here 😍😍 everyone was too nice! From the shepherds to the owners and the grandma. I even came to the place two times (yes it was that good!). Special thanks to Helene for making this experience AWESOME!

Had such a beautiful afternoon with the amazing Helen. Learnt about culture in Ios and her family history. Topped off with the most generous and tasty cheese you could imagine. Highly recommend.

Amazing experience!!!! The family is lovely and the cheesery is filled with fantastic history pieces! The cheese, honey and wine were all delicious and very flavourful, and the recommend pairings only enhanced the overall experience!! 100% would recommend this place to anyone visiting Ios!!!