Kos snorkeling runs as a guided cruise out of Kos harbour to the blue lagoon on Pserimos and the clear water off Kalymnos and Plati, and as a free shore entry at Kefalos bay and the rocky points along the island coast. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. This guide covers Kos snorkeling in … Read more
Kos scuba diving is diving in the Dodecanese from centres on Kos, with a morning boat out of Kos harbour to the Pserimos channel and Plati islet, Discover Scuba sessions for beginners and guided two-dive days for certified divers. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. This guide covers Kos scuba diving in full: what … Read more
A Kos yacht charter is the hire of a catamaran, motor yacht or sailing yacht from Kos, as a crewed private charter, a shared cruise or a self-skippered bareboat charter, for a day cruise or a week in the Dodecanese. The base is Kos Marina on the east of the island. Plan the whole trip … Read more
Kos airport transfers run from Kos International Airport Hippocrates (KGS) near Antimachia in the centre of the island, 24 kilometres south-west of Kos Town, by pre-booked private transfer, airport taxi or the KTEL bus. A private transfer meets you in arrivals with a name sign and drives door to door on a fixed fare. Plan … Read more
Astypalaia, known as the Butterfly Island due to its unique shape, offers a captivating day trip from Kos. Nestled where the Dodecanese meets the Cyclades, this island is a blend of serene beaches, historical sites, and Cycladic charm. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. A day trip to Astypalaia from Kos unveils a journey … Read more
Symi lies south of Kos in the Dodecanese chain, a smaller island celebrated for one of the Aegean’s most photographed harbours and a major pilgrimage monastery. High-season boats link Kos Town to Symi, making a long but rewarding day trip feasible for travellers who want to add a second island to their itinerary. The crossing … Read more
Leros lies north of Kos and Kalymnos in the Dodecanese chain. A deeply indented island of quiet bays and a powerful Italian-era heritage that sets it apart from its busier neighbours. Ferries link Kos Town to Leros in the high season, with the crossing taking around two to three hours depending on the vessel and … Read more
Patmos, a small holy island in the northern Dodecanese, makes a rewarding day trip from Kos when the sea is calm and the start is early. The fast catamaran links Kos Town with Skala, the port of Patmos, in roughly 2 to 3 hours. Opening the door to the Monastery of Saint John, the Cave … Read more
A day trip to Rhodes ranks among the most rewarding excursions from Kos. The two islands sit at opposite ends of the Dodecanese, linked by a fast catamaran that crosses the eastern Aegean in about 2 to 2.5 hours. That short hop puts the medieval walled city of Rhodes within reach for a single summer … Read more
Alyki salt lake sits on the north coast of Kos, a shallow salt-pan lagoon tucked behind the beaches of Tigaki and Marmari about 10 kilometres west of Kos Town. Once worked for sea salt, the basin now serves as the island’s main birdwatching site. It fills with brackish water through winter and spring, then dries … Read more