Holiday to Kos is the second biggest island of Dodecanese islands known for its abundant sandy beaches. It is also most famous for being the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine and the tree that he once taught under, the Hippocrates Plane Tree still stands. Kos holidays is revered by hundreds of visitors each year to explore its long sandy beaches, monuments from various historical eras, crystal clear waters with water sport activities makes it the most beautiful and preferred destination.
A stroll around the main town reveals a host of sights to behold including mosques, Italian-era buildings, ancient structures, narrow alleys, the marina with the yachts, and the palm-tree boulevard with street artists. Eleftherias Square is the city’s most central and attractive spot. The Public Market (Dimotiki Agora) and its arcades, the Ottoman Defterdar mosque and its fountain, the ancient city’s wall, and the buildings dating back to Italian rule – one of which nowadays houses the archaeological museum are most popular. Book a cheap holiday to Kos with Plenty Holidays.
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KOS INFORMATION
Currency
Euro
Language
Greek
Time Zone
GMT+03.00
Avg. Flight Time
4 hours
Peak Travel
June-September
Price of a pint
€2.00
MORE ABOUT KOS
Blue Flag Beaches
Kos has loads of sandy beaches, in fact, most of the islands beaches are sandy, it's one of the reasons Kos is so popular. The best sandy beaches are probably those on the south coast around Paradise beach or those on the north coast up by Tigaki beach.
The beaches in Kos are some of the most beautiful in the Dodecanese islands. The majority of Kos beaches are sandy with crystal blue waters. Many Kos beaches are organized and offer plenty of tourist facilities, like Kardamena, Agios Stefanos, Kefalos and Lambi, while others are secluded and frequented by naturists. You will find below a list with the best beaches in Kos island.
Beaches as far as the eye can see - Kos is one of the most popular Mediterranean islands when it comes to beach holidays.
Vivid Nightlife
Nightlife in Kos. Kos is definitely the liveliest island of the Dodecanese, proposing a wide plethora of nightclubs and bars for all musical tastes. The nightlife of Kos isconcentrated in two famous streets, right at the center of the capital. ... Many all-nightclubs are also found there.
If you enjoy the intense nightlife, the islands of Dodecanese offer strong and vibrant nights. The most famous island to experience unforgettable nights is definitely Rhodes island, the most tourist island of Dodecanese. Faliraki in Rhodes has clubs that stay open till the sunrise, while bars can be found in Rhodes Town, Lindos, Ialyssos, Theologos, Kallithea and all the other tourist places of the island.Concerning Dodecanese nightlife, the other islands are not famous for their vivid nightlife, but for the relaxing nights.
Water Sports
The island’s picture-perfect beaches, their turquoise-blue crystal-clear water, in some spots warm and shallow and gradually deepening, in others deeper and with perfect waves being formed by the winds, offer visitors an abundance of water sports choices for all ages and tastes. The soft sand and sun chairs and umbrellas available at the organized beaches on Kos are just a few more tempting reasons to extend your day at the beach until sunset. If surfing is your water sport of choice, Kos is the place for you, with many beaches offering lessons by expert surfers who are trained to teach this popular sport in comfort and safety
View the Sunset At Zia village
This is a mountainous village located 10 miles from Kos town. This village has a rich landscape, and your visit to Kos will not be complete if you don’t get to see the amazing view of the sun setting while in Zia village. There are also some nice restaurants serving traditional food in the village.Zia is the highest inhabited point of Kos and is about 14 km from the town of Kos. On the main road of the village there are several shops and traditional handmade products, from classic souvenirs to spices and traditional sweets. Clients can wonder around the many shops, have dinner in any of the traditional Greek tavernas.
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