Kardamena spreads along the south coast of Kos about 30 kilometres southwest of the capital. Built around a working harbour and a broad sandy beach that stretches for kilometres in both directions. The island’s liveliest resort after Kos Town combines family-friendly shallows, water sports, a seafront promenade lined with tavernas and bars. A nightlife scene … Read more
Kefalos anchors the southwest corner of Kos, about 40 kilometres from the island capital, where a traditional hilltop village overlooks a sweeping bay lined with sand. The old settlement climbs a ridge crowned by a windmill and whitewashed churches, its narrow lanes threading between stone houses that face the Aegean and the distant Turkish mountains. … Read more
Zia clings to the green slopes of Mount Dikeos about 15 kilometres southwest of the island capital. A stone-built village celebrated for its sweeping west-facing panoramas across the Aegean toward the Turkish coast. The car-free cobbled lane at the heart of the settlement threads between traditional houses, tavernas serving grilled meats and honey-drizzled sweets. Small … Read more
Kos Town, the bustling capital of Kos, blends ancient history with modern charm. Located on the northeast coast, this flat, cycle-friendly town invites visitors to explore its rich heritage and vibrant culture. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. From the Plane Tree of Hippocrates to the Knights Castle of Nerantzia, Kos Town offers a … Read more
The Asklepion stands on a pine-shaded hillside about four kilometres southwest of Kos Town. The most celebrated ancient monument on the island and one of the most significant healing sanctuaries of the classical world. Built on three broad terraces connected by monumental marble staircases, the complex served simultaneously as a temple dedicated to Asclepius, god … Read more
Kos stretches roughly 40 kilometres from northeast to southwest, making location choice critical for any visit to this third-largest Dodecanese island. The capital Kos Town anchors the northeast corner with harbour ferries. Ancient sites including the Asklepion healing sanctuary and the Plane Tree of Hippocrates. A flat cycling grid that extends along the Lambi and … Read more
Kos lies in the eastern Aegean, the third-largest island in the Dodecanese chain and a natural crossroads between Greece and the Turkish coast. Two principal routes bring visitors to the birthplace of Hippocrates: air services into Kos International Airport near the centre of the island. Ferry connections from mainland Greece and neighbouring islands. The island’s … Read more
The island of Kos stretches across about 290 square kilometres of the eastern Aegean, a long, narrow strip of land lying close to the Turkish coast near Bodrum. This third-largest Dodecanese island is the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Home to the Asklepion. A terraced ancient healing sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius that stands … Read more
Kos ranks as the third-largest island in the Dodecanese, lying in the eastern Aegean off the Turkish coast near Bodrum. Its 40-kilometre coastline holds beaches for every visitor, from the shallow family sands of Tigaki to the volcanic bubbles of Paradise Beach in Kefalos Bay. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. Kos beaches combine … Read more