Kos with Kids: Family Beaches, Cycling and Easy Days

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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

Kos Itinerary: How to Spend 3 to 7 Days on the Island

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Kos is a large, varied island in the Dodecanese, so an itinerary spreads ancient sites, beaches, mountain villages and day boats across your days. This guide sets out plans for three, five and seven days. It pairs Kos Town and the Asklepion with the north beaches, the Kefalos bay and a sunset in Zia. The … Read more

Marmari Beach on Kos: The North-Coast Sands by the Salt Lagoon

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Marmari Beach, located on the north coast of Kos, offers a long stretch of fine pale sand and shallow waters that gently slope into the sea. It’s a perfect destination for families seeking a relaxed beach atmosphere. This beach is not just about sunbathing; it’s a hub for windsurfing and kitesurfing, thanks to the meltemi … Read more

Kos Beaches: Tigaki, Paradise and the Kefalos Bay

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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. Kos beaches combine swimming and sunbathing with windsurfing, snorkelling, and … Read more