Kos

With over 290km of gorgeous coastline and year-round sunshine, beach fans will find a slice of paradise on Kos. Outside of its beaches and nightlife, Kos also contains its fair share of natural and man-made beauty with whitewashed houses, ancient ruins and quaint windmills spectacularly cascading down flower-filled verdant hillsides.

Kos offers a variety of resorts to suit all tastes. Party animals will love the vibrant beach bars, pubs and clubs of Kardamena whilst Kos Town provides excellent harbour-side dining options as well as its own lively nightlife. The newer resort of Kamari in Kefalos also provides a wealth of nocturnal attractions to keep visitors entertained whilst on Kos.

For those looking for a quieter Greek holiday, Psalidi offers peace and tranquility whilst Mount Dikeos contains pine forests and castles aplenty. There are also dozens of secluded bays and isolated coves to explore elsewhere on Kos if you want to get away from it all.

 

What you’ll love most about Kos

• Explore the charming streets of Kos Town, the island’s capital, with its blend of ancient ruins, medieval architecture, and modern amenities, including the imposing Castle of the Knights, the Tree of Hippocrates, and the vibrant Eleftherias Square
• Visit the ancient Asclepeion, a healing sanctuary dedicated to the god Asclepius, located just outside Kos Town, with its ruins of temples, theatres, and healing baths, as well as panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the neighbouring islands of Kalymnos and Pserimos
• Relax in the therapeutic thermal springs of Kos, known for their healing properties and natural beauty, including the hot springs of Agios Fokas, Empros Thermi, and Thermes, where you can soak in warm waters while enjoying views of the Aegean Sea and the Turkish coast
• Enjoy the island’s beautiful beaches, including Tigaki, Kardamena, and Paradise Beach, with their soft golden sands, clear turquoise waters, and water sports facilities, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and beach volleyball, as well as snorkeling, windsurfing, and jet skiing
• Visit the legendary Tree of Hippocrates, a plane tree located in Kos Town’s Platia Platanou (Plane Tree Square), where the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates is said to have taught his students, providing shade and a tranquil atmosphere for relaxation and contemplation
• Take a day trip to the neighbouring islands of Nisyros and Kalymnos, known for their volcanic landscapes, traditional villages, and natural beauty, as well as attractions like the volcano of Nisyros, the sponge diving museums of Kalymnos, and the picturesque harbours of both islands

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