Lambi Beach is the nearest full beach to Kos Town, offering a long sandy stretch at the northern edge of the island’s capital. This popular spot is known for its vibrant seafront district and easy access from the town center. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. With its organized sections featuring sunbeds, umbrellas, and … Read more
Paradise Beach, known locally and internationally as Bubble Beach, stretches along the sheltered south-facing shore of Kefalos Bay in southwest Kos, about 40 kilometres from the island capital. The beach earns its nickname from the streams of volcanic gas bubbles that rise through the shallow water near the shore. A visible reminder of the volcanic … Read more
A Pserimos day trip from Kos crosses the strait that separates Kos from Kalymnos to reach a small island of fewer than 100 permanent residents. Excursion boats leave Kos Town harbour in the morning, run about 15 kilometres north in roughly 45 to 60 minutes, and moor off the main village of Avlakia. The village … Read more
Agios Stefanos Beach, located on the southwest coast of Kos in Kefalos bay, offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. The beach features the ancient ruins of two early-Christian basilicas and the nearby Kastri islet, creating a picturesque setting for visitors. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. Visitors to Agios Stefanos can … Read more
Bodrum sits on the Turkish coast directly across the strait from Kos, visible on clear days from the island’s northern beaches. Passenger boats depart Kos Town harbour for Bodrum throughout the tourist season, covering the distance in around twenty to forty-five minutes depending on vessel and sea conditions. The journey crosses an international border between … Read more
Kalymnos rises from the Aegean just north of Kos, separated by a narrow strait that ferries cross in about thirty to forty-five minutes. The island built its identity on sponge diving. An industry that sent generations of Kalymnian men to the seabeds of the Mediterranean and North Africa and left a legacy visible in every … Read more
The history of Kos spans thousands of years, from prehistoric caves to Greek city-states, Roman mansions, medieval knights and Italian administrators. This Dodecanese island, off the Turkish coast near Bodrum, earned lasting fame as the birthplace of Hippocrates. The father of medicine. As the home of the Asklepion, the great healing sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient … Read more
Kos rewards independent travel more than most Aegean islands, because its flat, 40 km spine links ancient sites, mountain villages and southwest beaches that buses reach on thin schedules. A rental car, scooter or bicycle turns the whole coast into a single touring day. This guide covers why a car helps on Kos, where to … Read more
Kos ranks among the most family-friendly islands in Greece, and its flat, cycle-friendly land explains why. The third-largest island in the Dodecanese stretches about 40 kilometres along the eastern Aegean, off the Turkish coast near Bodrum. Its northern shore holds shallow sandy beaches at Tigaki and Marmari, where the sea shelves gently for young children. … Read more
Antimachia spreads across the central plateau of Kos, a large inland village minutes from the island’s international airport and equidistant from the north and south coasts. The settlement takes its name from a fortified hilltop that dominates the skyline: the triangular castle of the Knights of St John. Built to shelter islanders during pirate raids … Read more