The island of Kos exudes relaxation and charm. Endless sandy beaches, and vibrant nightlife if you want it. Culture and history too. Whether you are single, a couple or a group of friends it is virtually impossible not to have a great holiday in Kos.
Flight details to Kos
Flights to Kos take about 4 hours.
Around and about in kos
Go inland to Pyli, a pretty and unusual village where most of the island's produce is grown.
Birthplace of Hippocrates
Hippocrates was born in Kos in 460BC and his legacy of diagnosis lives on. See the plane tree in Kos Town, the oldest tree in Europe, where Hippocrates is reputed to have taught his students.
Things to do in kos
Kos is excellent for scuba diving, with plenty of diving sites for beginners and experienced divers around Kos and nearby Kalymnos. Qualified instructors will help you explore a marine world.
Windmill wonder
Visit Antimachia, close to the airport, to see the island's last remaining working windmill, about 250 years old. While here, see a replica Greek house built in the style of the 1900s, now a museum depicting life of a bygone age.
Shopping in kos
Travel to Zia and combine a shopping trip with a scenic extravaganza. Zia is a beautiful mountainside village and is famous for its handmade lace, locally made pottery, handmade rugs and small carpets.
Getting about kos
Be ferried around, hire a car, take a taxi or catch a bus.
Further Information on kos
The variety of resorts and things to do means that Kos appeals to a wide range of tastes. Kardamena is a lively resort where you can dance the night away. The other major resort is Kos Town itself, perfect for watching the sun set whilst drinking evening cocktails at a seafront taverna. You can also take fantastic day-trips by boat to visit medieval Rhodes, Kalymnnos, which is known as the island of the sponge divers, volcanic Nissyros and Bodrum in Turkey which is perfect for those who like to shop!
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