The resort takes its name from the ancient city of Teos. Originating in 1050-1000 BC, one of the twelve Ionian cities, rich in culture it was a trading centre for fine arts and crafts. Teos was home to many magnificent architectural monuments such as the Temple of Dionysus, built int the 2nd century BC. The well preserved remains of which stil can be seen today, standing at the edge of the road a short drive away – 2 kilometres – from the resort. Other finds include a theatre and acropolis. The ruins are so near, that it is possible to have a trekking day with a picnic around the site. It is just a twenty minutes of walk away