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Kos Holidays
With its whitewashed villages, trademark windmills and lively nightlife scene, Kos is second only to Rhodes in popularity in the Dodecanese Islands. It may be closer to Turkey than Greece's mainland but its feel and flavour is unmistakably Greek. Holidays in Kos offer miles of gorgeous, sandy coastline, meaning the hardest choice will be which one to relax on!
A hotspot famous for attracting the party crowds is the island's capital of Kos Town, popular for its fabulous cocktails and fun-packed harbour. The temperature drops a little in May, so if you visit during this time you can expect the sea to be cold and the air cool, at least on certain days. June to mid-September is the best time to visit Kos thanks to its buzzing beach life, great if you're after sunbathing holidays (with slightly chilly evenings). This sun-soaked Greek island is a hub of happy hedonism, but don't miss the chance to explore its delights by day. Kos has a nightlife of its own style and it’s centred more or less around two streets – Diakon and Nafklirou. It's in these streets where you'll find a handful of exquisite bars and nightclubs.
Kos receives its travellers at an inland airport named after itself. As well as blissful beaches and coves to discover, Kos holidays are perfect if you fancy hiring a bike and exploring its many ruins scattered among the wildflowers, flora and fauna.
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Getting Around
The airport is 24km from Kos Town and a Kefalos-bound bus regularly leaves from the large roundabout at the airport entrance. Alternatively it’s easy to arrange transfer by taxi or pick up a hire car at the airport. Most resorts are easy to get around on foot but moped and bicycle hire are also very popular in Kos – just remember to wear a helmet. Taxis are also widely available in the resorts.
Greece’s KTEL bus service provides a reliable, cheap service all over Kos, with routes to many beaches meaning that you won’t need a car to discover the sand and sea beyond your resort.
The main road from Kos Town heads all the way down to the beaches of the south and takes about an hour, meaning driving in Kos Town is straightforward and popular with tourists. Drive on the right.
Amazing Beaches
Kos is home to some of Greece’s best beaches, so make sure you sample them for yourself when you visit.
Agios Stefanos Beach in Kefalos is a crowdpleaser thanks to its clear calm seas, golden sands, cheap sun loungers and free canoes.
It is lined with welcoming tavernas and boasts fascinating ancient ruins.
Mastichari Beach near Kos Town and Kardamena Beach are also popular.
In Kos you’re always near a good beach but be aware some are for naturists!
Fantastic Nightlife
Immerse yourself in the energetic ambience of Kos' nightlife, which is centred on Kardamena and Kos Town, both of which are popular among young, fun-loving crowd.
Kardamena is a big hit with the young, fun, beach and bar crowd.
Head to the aptly named Bar Street to experience buzzing bars and clubs that range from cool to cheesy!
The capital, Kos Town, also boasts vibrant nightlife and a bar scene that revolves around the harbour and backstreets.
Explore Brilliant Beaches
Kos is not just about late night parties and party beaches. There’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained too.
A short drive from the airport, hundreds of peacocks and tortoises roam freely in the Plaka Forest. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy life in this peaceful forest. Great for families with kids or couples, and dotted with benches and barbecue pits.
Don’t let the beaches distract you from the treasures to be found inland. Plaka forest is a great place to escape from the sun or, alternatively, try Kos Natural Park in the village of Zia. For a change of pace, enjoy a boat trip from Kardamena to Nisyros, a tiny island with an active (but not erupting!) volcano, which dominates the landscape.
Hippocrates is said to have taught students under this tree. A historic landmark, the 500-year-old Plane Tree of Hippocrates is said to have descended from the original that stood at this spot in the 5th century. Located in the centre of town at the Castle of Knights, below the Gazi Hassan Mosque, its cuttings have travelled around the world.
Discover Natural Wonders
Head to Kos for a relaxing, fun couples holiday that will live long in the memory.
Why not take a walk to the top of Mount Dikeos, the highest mountain on Kos, and enjoy panoramic views across the Aegean Sea. The idyllic village of Zia is surrounded by forested hillsides and welcomes visitors with its many tavernas, shops and churches. It is beautiful at sunset and you can view the entire island from here.
Explore a Roman amphitheatre at the Ancient Roman Odeon which was only discovered in the early 20th century. A short drive from Kos lies the Asklepieion, an ancient medical centre built in the 3rd century BC to Asklepios, the God of Health and Medicine. Probably the major ancient attraction in Kos, see the ruins of Roman thermal baths, altars and even an ancient 'spa'.
You can enjoy Kos without seeing so much as one strobe light! The former fishing village of Kefalos retains its traditional charm but now includes the modern area of Kamari, which gets lively at night. Up the hill, the pretty old town should not be missed. Classy Psalidi is small but perfectly formed, and very close to Kos Town if you want to head into the centre for a nightcap.
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