Simply amazing Greece!
Simply amazing Greece!
Kos
Kos
Easily schedule your boat trip to Kos and beyond here.
Kos is the little sister of Rhodos (Rhodes) an also known as ‘the island of Hippocrates, 'the father of medical science.’
Starting your discovery at Liberty square in the town centre you will discover neoclassical, Italian and ottoman architecture , but also have the opportunity to visit the archaeological museum if you are keen of history.
You can either hike, hire a motorbike or a bicycle for your discovering adventure, as the island is quite flat.
Neratzia medieval castle
Neratzia medieval castle
Riding along the famous palm tree lane and into the Neratzia medieval castle that is situated at the port of Kos you will be transferred to ancient times, discovering medieval and Minoan culture remains. A bit further down the same lane you will arrive at the very spot where Hippocrates himself taught medicine, under the plane tree that he planted with his own hands!
Take a tour of The Roman Conservatory situated in the old town, which was the hart of cultural events during the Roman era and is dated back to 2nd ad. Century. Fancy a private guide ? Click here!
Or pay a visit to the Asklipeion where Hyppokrates, for the first time in history, taught medicine based on herbs instead of explaining illnesses as the ‘will of God’.
The International Hyppocratic Foundation built on the spot where supposedly Hyppocrates was born, offers besides historical insights also a quite large botanical garden.
Zini
Zini
Near the beautiful village of Zini you will find the Cave of the white stone. This cave is said to be 140 million years old and once used as place of worship. You can combine your visit with the Early Christian Basilica of Agios Stefanos (Saint Stephan) overlooking the bay of Zinion.
Beaches
Beaches
When you are visiting Kos, just as many other Greek islands you will have enough choices when it comes to going to the beach. The most popular beaches are Marmari, Agios Stefanos and Paradise Beach but the island offers a plethora of beautiful, sandy bays, as you are about to discover!
Greek food and drinks
Greek food and drinks
Can be found in almost every corner of the city center, however not all of them are equally good. Try to avoid the places that are located directly next to the places of interest, sometimes just in a narrow street away from the masses you will find many Greeks enjoying their meal on a terrace, that is usually a good sign for quality for your money.
Petrino Restaurant (Greek & Mediterranean cuisine), Plateia Ioannou Theologou, Kos Tel: +3022420 27251
Karnagio restaurant (Fish, catch of the day!) : on Karnagio Beach Tel: +30 69 5658 2685
Staying on Kos
Staying on Kos
Where to stay ?
Where to stay ?
Here’s a hand full of beautiful choices for your stay. Click on the titles to be transferred to Booking.com for more details.
Try one of them out, or search for something different here!
Set in Kefalos, 2.9 km from Limnionas Beach, Ikos Aria offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Featuring a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property has a spa centre, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.
Located just opposite from the main coast of Kos Town, Orpheus Studios offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access and a balcony. Port of Kos is 800 m away, while a variety of restaurants and bars can be found within a short walk.
Enjoy your stay!
Enjoy your stay!
Hop to...Karpathos island!
Hop to...Karpathos island!
Travelling from Kos to Karpathos becomes easier if you take the boat from Rhodes port. There is a direct connection to Kos too, but these usually travel only once or twice a week, while from Rhodes you got itineraries on multiple weekdays. Check out your options here!
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