Kos

About Kos
3-7 Days

3-7 Days

A Greek island in the Aegean Sea, 4 km off the coast of Turkey, with its main town and capital the Town of Kos located on its northern tip. It’s the beaches of Kos to which the island owes its high popularity as a summer vacation destination. Numerous beautiful sandy beaches are spread throughout the 112 km coastline, with great conditions for watersports, especially wind and kite surfing. The main villages in the island which measure 40 by 8 km, are the popular beach resorts of Kardamena in the east coast, Kefalos in the south, Tingaki, Marmari, and Mastihari on the west coast and the mountainous villages of Antimachia and Pyli.
Kos was the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of medicine in the 5^th century BC, and the island played a major regional roll in Classical Greece and in Roman times, to be followed by the Byzantine, the Venetians and the Ottomans. These civilizations have all left their mark on the island especially in the town of KOS.
Visit the Town of Kos, stroll its streets, alleys, and the marine waterfront to enjoy the cafes, restaurants, small shops, and its vibrant night life especially in Exarhia, the bar district, with its numerous hotels, bars and night clubs.
Explore the 4^th century BC Agora and the western Archeological Zone, the Archeological Museum, and the Hippocrates’ Plane tree. Visit the Medieval Nerantzia castle, and the ruins of the 3^rd century BC Asklepieion, the ancient medical center complex outside of town. Touring the island, visit the mountainous village of Antimachia with its beautiful, renovated Windmill, the Antimachia Traditional House, and the 14^th century Venetian castle.
In the village of Pyli explore the Byzantine Castle with the overwhelming landscapes of the island and sea. Enjoy Paralia Thermes hot spring sea pool, and the highly popular beach resorts of Kardamena with its numerous bars, nightclubs, and Agios Stefanos with its beautiful beach overlooking the islet of Kastri.

Drive a car or consider cycling, a popular way to tour the island, especially around the town of Kos and its beaches.
The island is accessible by ferry from Athens’ Piraeus Port, or by flying from Athens International Airport.

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