Kos, the capital of the island, is located on the northeastern shore of the island. This is also where the central port of the island is located. The first things you see, as the boat approaches the port of the island, are the Castle of Nerantzia and the imposing fortress that surrounds it since the age of the Knights Hospitallers. The ancient...
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Tigkaki is located 11 kilometers west of the city and no wonder it is one of the most popular touristic resorts of Kos, as its beautiful, clean water beach is often awarded the blue flag and its recent development enables it to provide more services to the visitors. Tourist shops, cafés, traditional and fast food restaurants are multiplied...
Antimacheia is one of the oldest villages of the island and has the same name since thousands of years. It is located 23 kilometers southwest of the city of Kos, in the same location with the international airport of the island, “Hippocrates”. Antimacheia is a place with rich tradition as far artistic production is concerned, with great...
Mastichari is a small village near the sea, about 3 kilometers from Antimacheia. It is also the second port of Kos. Mastichari is famous for its exotic beaches with white colored sand and it provides the opportunity to practice water sports. It is a seaside resort that offers the necessary holiday relaxation. If you get there during the first...
Pyli is located in about the middle of the island and seems like a place untouched by time. It a place of incomparable beauty, full of olive trees, fruits and vegetables, stone houses and springs with plenty of waters. Visit the traditional house of Pyli (Pyliotiko), which is similar to those of Antimacheia and Kefalos, the ancient vaults and...
Marmari is a small seaside village, located on the north side of the island. It is just 14 kilometers away from the city of Kos and 4 kilometers from Pyli. It is less traditional and has its own port, modern hotels, many taverns and cafés. Its beach is one of the most famous of the island, offering the opportunity to practice all kinds of water...
Asfendiou is a very small but popular traditional village located on the hills of Dikaio, in the middle of a lush landscape. Many other villages are located really close to Asfendiou, like Zia, with tradition in folk art, Lagoudi, Zipari and Agios Dimitrios, with the homonymous monastery. In the area you will see many small churches and early...
Kardamaina is built above the ancient city of Alasarna, which according to archaeological research is inhabited since the Neolithic years. During the ancient years it was an important commercial and cultural center and today it is a modern tourist resort with luxurious hotel complexes and intense night life. As an ancient settlement, it has...
Kefalos is located 40 kilometers west of the city. It is a village of great historical value, as it used to be the capital of the island during the ancient years. Nowadays it preserves the traditional style and the unique island architecture that make it one of the most beautiful settlements. Here you will see a traditional house, similar to...
Kamari is located just 1 kilometer east of Kefalos. It is a small settlement with its own marina. In Kamari you should visit the early Christian basilica of Agios Stefanos. On the opposite side lies the small island Kastri with the small church of Agios Nikolaos. Astypalaia, the first capital of the island during the ancient years, is located...