Things To Do in Kos
-
Photograph the ancient ruins of Asklepieion
Once part-hospital, part-religious sanctuary, these remains near Kos Town are testament to Ancient Greek intelligence.... Read More
Read More -
Watch Greek dancing
Watch Greek dancing
Marmari doesn’t do free shots and foam parties. Instead, what you get here is a fairly laid-back nightlife where you... Read More
Read More -
Sagittarius
Sagittarius
A 10-minute drive east from Marmari brings you to this family restaurant, which ... Read More
Read More -
Kantouni Bar, Apellou 12
Kantouni Bar, Apellou 12
This place comes with a long bar where you can pull up a stool while you’re wait... Read More
Read More -
Have a Robinson Crusoe moment at Helona Beach
Have a Robinson Crusoe moment at Helona Beach
If you like your beaches with a do-not-disturb vibe, this is your best bet. Arou... Read More
Read More -
Beach hop along the coast
Beach hop along the coast
The ace up Psalidi’s sleeve is that its shingle beach rarely gets busy. If you f... Read More
Read More -
Europe Bar
Europe Bar
By day, Europe Bar does a brisk trade thanks to its free sunloungers and childre... Read More
Read More -
Step back in time at the Plateia Eleftherias Archaeology Museum
Step back in time at the Plateia Eleftherias Archaeology Museum
Get a snapshot of the island’s past at this museum in Kos Town. The collections ... Read More
Read More -
Make friends in Tingaki’s laid-back bars
Make friends in Tingaki’s laid-back bars
Nights in Tingaki are an easygoing affair. There’s a bunch of bars dotted along ... Read More
Read More
Destinations in Kos
Top Destinations
-
Kardamena
Holidays to Kardamena come with fast-paced bars and clubs, though there's still traditional Greek cooking and the capital Kos Town for a slice of authentic Kos.
-
Kefalos
Kefalos holidays are split between a traditional hilltop village and the beach resort of Kamari Bay on Kos’ south-west coast. The area’s famous for the Kastri islet with its traditional blue-and-white chapel, and it’s all located just a 15-minute drive from Paradise Beach.
-
Kos Town
Holidays to Kos Town combine ancient history with modern entertainment. Its harbour’s home to the 14th-century Castle of the Knights and the Plane Tree of Hippocrates. The town has direct access to Lambi Beach and is famous for the nightlife concentrated on Bar Street.
-
Psalidi
Psalidi holidays take you to a family friendly shoreline on the east coast of Kos. The resort offers up first-class views of the nearby Turkish coastline, and it’s within walking distance of the hot springs at Therma Beach. In nearby Kos Town, meanwhile, history buffs should check out the 14th-century Neratzia Castle and the ancient plane tree of Hippocrates,
-
Tingaki
Holidays to Tingaki are characterised by six kilometres of white sand on the north coast of Kos, offering clear views across to Turkey. The resort serves as a quiet alternative to the capital, yet sits just 20 minutes’ drive from the Castle of the Knights and the ancient ruins of Kos Town.
-
Marmari
Holidays to Marmari take you to a quiet seaside town with authentic Greek tavernas and a long white sand beach – you're also close to all the sights in Kos Town.
-
Agios Fokas
Holidays to Agios Fokas are spent chilling on the black-sand beach, dining on freshly-hooked seafood and taking daytrips to nearby Kos Town.
-
Lambi
Holidays to Lambi tend to revolve around the long sand-and-shingle beach. There's plenty within daytripping distance, too, from ancient Greek ruins to Turkish towns.
-
Helona Beach
With holidays to Helona Beach you get to see a blissfully quiet side of Kos, with next-door Kardamena on hand with lively nightlife.
-
Kos Beach