Kos

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Kos

Kos is one of the most visited islands in the Dodecanese, and teems with activity every summer.

The Island

Kos has immense selection of superb beaches, which are usually found on the south coast. Naturally, most of activities on the island are based around the water. The swimming possibilities are plenty and it is a great place for diving or snorkelling as well. Moreover, Kos is an excellent place for windsurfing, jet-skiing or even sailing in your own yacht. There are plenty of day-tripper boats which can take you to other nearby islands, as well as to Turkey if you wish. The mountain villages on the island possess a remarkable beauty and it can easily be visited either by car, bus or bicycle. Kos is also a place for some of the world’s most fascinating historical sites that are all worth a visit. Many of the structures were built somewhere between 3rd to 4th century B.C.

Do & See Dining Cafes Bars & Nightlife Shopping Tourist Information

Do & See

The island is home to beautiful ancient sites, castles, and museums, as well as stunning landscapes.

The Ancient Agora

Experience an Ancient Greek Market by taking a stroll around this well-preserved archaeological site. Ruins include the Shrines of Aphrodite and Hercules.

Western Archaeological Zone

Magnificent Roman ruins are found at The Western Excavation. Amidst the 4th Century (B.C) monuments, you will find the important remains of the ancient gymnastic ground called Xystos and the western public baths. The Roman Odeon amphitheatre is also close to this place.

Asklepieion

In ancient Greece, an Asclepeion was a healing temple, sacred to Asclepius, the god of medicine and healing. Legend has it that Hippocrates undertook his training there. Settled atop a hill, this is a perfect place to enjoy a panoramic view of Kos Town.

Wine Tasting

Visit authentic Greek vineyards and discover where wine comes from. The three must-visit wine productions on the island are Chantziemmanouil, Mores and Triantafyllopoulos.

Casa Romana

An ornately decorated Hellenistic-period mansion, this famous house retains some of the 3rd century architectural features of the building which stood here before it. Inside, there is a treasure trove of ornaments and statues.

Nisyros

Nisyros is a famous tourist island located in the Aegean Sea. According to mythology, during the War of the Giants, Poseidon (the god of the sea) plucked a rock from Kos and hurled it at the giant Polyvotis. The crushed giant became Nisyros, a giant sea rock which shakes the earth every now and then…

Agios Theologos

Agios Theologos is one of the beautiful beaches on Kos. Also known as "Wave Beach", this is a the preferred spot for surfing and kiting.

Hippocrates Garden Cultural Centre

Hippocrates Garden Cultural Centre was built to portray the way of life in Ancient Greece. The settlement is a two-storey stone filled with handmade furniture and artefacts.

Plaka Forest

Plaka Forest is the best place to picnic - the sight of the imperious wild peacocks and the reinvigorating serenity of nature will surely calm your mind.

The Roman Odeon

The Roman Odeon is an ancient open-air theatre. Used in the 2nd and 3rd centuries, its floor, wings, and orchestra pit are still in very good condition.

The Archaeological Museum of Kos

Famous Greek monuments and splendid artworks from different historical periods are exhibited at The Archaeological Museum of Kos. The most extraordinary displays here include beautiful mosaics, statues from the ancient site of Asklepeion, an extensive collection of prehistoric pottery and metallic objects, exhibits from a tomb of a young athlete dating back to the 3rd…

Tree of Hippocrates

This perennial plant is regarded as the largest in Europe. According to mythology, this is where the Greek physician Hippocrates mentored his students medical students.

Dolphin Fountain

The Dolphin Fountain is a popular tourist spot on Kos, situated on a small square along the harbour.

Xerokambos Beach

Xerokambos or "Exotic Beach" is one of the most peaceful beaches on the island. Fantastic views and opportunities to try out water sports make this one worth visiting.

Embros Therme

For an invigorating swim, Embros Therme (also called The Therma) is an enormous pool with thermal springs, surrounded by circling rocks.

Castle of Antimachia

This fortress castle sits perfectly on top of a small hill in the village of Antimachia, offering amazing coastal views. Inside you will find two Venetian churches known as Agios Nikolaos (16th century) and Agia Paraskevi (18th century).

Dining

The trendy looking restaurants at the waterfront in Kos town are very touristic as a rule of thumb. However, the small backstreets in Kos have plenty of really good restaurants serving excellent food as well. The choice of dishes varies from typical Greek to a more sophisticated French cuisines.

Caravan Restaurant

Caravan Restaurant is a popular family-owned restaurant located on the Amerika Street in Kos Town. They offer excellent traditional Greek dishes with quick and efficient service from breakfast to late night dining. The atmosphere is friendly and ideal for families and large groups. You do not need to worry about rushing to move on when…

Karnagio

Karnagio is probably the best fish restaurant on the island. The owner of the place goes fishing every day to ensure their customers get the best fish available. Their stuffed squid, pot-baked prawns and fish soup are among the favourites of many locals and tourists. The delightful see breeze near the setting is enticing as…

Pote tin Kiriaki

Pote tin Kiriaki (Never on Sunday), the most genuine and picturesque ouzeri on the island, is well known for its traditional Greek cuisine. They serve exciting delights such as fried mussels, grilled chops and pancetta. The place is popular among the local population.

Broadway

Broadway is one of the most popular restaurants located at the heart of Kos Town. They are known for their inviting and sweet-smelling home-cooked American, Mediterranean and Greek cuisine. You will surely enjoy your food with a glass of the restaurant`s own wine and great service. You would definitely want to visit the place again.

Cuvee Restaurant

Cuvee Restaurant is not only known for its delicious food and gorgeous ambience, but also for its elite blends of grapes and wines. Their scrumptious dishes include Caprese salad, baby lamb plate and Halva. We suggest you choose a table near the window to watch the gorgeous sunset over Bodrum.

Delon Pub Restaurant

If you are looking for a venue where the atmosphere is cosy, come to Delon Pub. They offer the best English cuisine in town from early morning to late night. Kostas, the funny waiter at the place, teams up with his lovely wife as they make certain for every customer to be served excellently. Also…

Taverna Mike

Taverna Mike serves fresh Greek cuisine and seafood. Mike, the owner of the place, always offers lovely advice on what appropriate wine to pair up with his dishes. You can expect that everything here is absolutely a great value for your money.

Elia

This place is a known to be one of the great family restaurants in town. At Elia, you can enjoy an authentic Greek way of dining from their uniquely decorated ambience to their fantastic selection of many small dishes. Their prices are very reasonable paired up by an excellent service.

Far East

If you feel as if you need a change of food then Far East invites you to a delicious Chinese dinner. They offer an extensive menu of high quality food with reasonable price and great service. This place is definitely a perfect break from the Greek food.

Caravelle

Caravelle offers an extensive menu of different mezze, supplemented with Turkish starters. Occasionally they have a live band playing both Turkish and Greek music. If you are not in the mood for different meze then their sea food comes highly recommended.

Jackson's Beach Bar

Jackson's Beach Bar has a wooden setting that functions both as a bar and restaurant along the beach. It serves excellent snacks and meals during the day and fantastic bar experience during the night. You will definitely have a good time with its warm and friendly service.

Lofaki Cafe Restaurant

Lofaki is the right place to enjoy a romantic supper while watching the magnificent sunset behind Kalymnos. With great International meals and lovely staff, it has been voted Tripadvisor`s best restaurant in Kos for the past couple of years.

Taverna Oromedon

Taverna Oromedon overlooks, from the small town of Zia, the marvellous panorama of the archipelago emerging from the sea. Choosing the business policy of the best quality, best price and best service, they offer well-known local specialties as the pligouri and the red cheese.

Aegli

Aegli is situated in the main square of Kos and is run by women on low or no income to help support themselves and their families. The cafe/restaurant is donated to them by the the town of Kos. They serve very good traditional Greek meals. The place is perfect for a late evening coffee.

H2O

Lounge cafe during the day, gourmet restaurant during the evening and a bar during the night. The talented staff perfectly combines a charming combination of Greek cuisine with international dishes. The wave-front tables make the experience unforgettable.

Cafes

The island offers several very nice and cosy cafes. They are the traditional meeting places for many of the locals when taking a break, having a snack or just relaxing.

Zero Cafe-Bar

Zero Cafe is a modern and colourful little coffee bar in town. They offer delicious milkshakes and strong coffee as well as craft beer. For book lovers, they have a mini bookstand for you to check out. A live gig adds up to its fun and relaxed ambience.

Ciao Cafe Bistro

Ciao Cafe is not only known to be the best coffee bar in town but also for extending excellent cocktail drinks, meals and snacks. They have a wood-fired oven for cooking pizza, which is quite traditional and amusing.

Lofaki Cafe Restaurant

Lofaki is the right place to enjoy a romantic supper while watching the magnificent sunset behind Kalymnos. With great meals and lovely staff, it has been voted Tripadvisor`s best restaurant in Kos for the past couple of years.

rendezvous

Rendezvous is situated in the small village of Tigaki. They offer great snacks, coffees and cocktails. If you are a sport enthusiast the place is great for you. The staff is friendly and kind.

Aegli

Da Luz

Enjoy a delightful coffee during the day or a beverage during the night, while listening to live DJ sets with sounds from today and the past. Situated in the center of Kos Town and with very friendly staff.

porto eye cafe bar

Portoeye is the perfect place to enjoy a coffee while listening to the waves. Modern, unique and with very enjoyable music that makes you dream. During the night, it is a lively bar with great atmosphere and colourful cocktails.

Senses Café - Bistro

The Senses Cafe is friendly and elegant place where everybody can enjoy coffee, drinks, salads and desserts. Excellent service and great location, it is a great place for a break after a long day of exploring.

Marina Cafe

Marina cafe is the only cafe in the beautiful marina of Kos. Enjoy coffee, snacks and cocktails in a luxurious environment next to the yachts. It is open every morning until late in the evening.

Gossip Cafe Bar

Situated on Eleftherias Square it is the perfect place to enjoy a great variety of coffees, drinks and snacks. With its friendly staff and low prices it is a great starting point of a day packed with exploring.

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Agios Fokas Beach Bar

Situated in Agios Fokas around 7 km south of Kos Town, the bar/cafe is a little tropical paradise next to the sea with shades from palm and native trees. The perfect destination to enjoy the Mediterranean with its relaxing atmosphere.

Bars & Nightlife

The nightlife in Kos town is based around two streets, Diakon and Nafklirou, and it is where you will find most of the bars and nightclubs. Summertime action is guaranteed! Naturally, there are also several nightclubs outside Kos town and many of the resorts have their own nightclubs for their guests as well.

Zero Cafe-Bar

Zero Cafe is a modern and colourful little coffee bar in town. They offer delicious milkshakes and good coffee. For book lovers, they have a mini book stand for you to check out. A live gig adds up to its fun and relaxed ambiance during the night.

Harem Beach Bar

Harem Beach Bar is located between Lambi and Kos town and is decorated to resemble a harem. It has colourful drapes, velvet cushions, atmospheric lightning and plays good music. You can choose between a cushion on the floor or the more traditional seating in chairs. This bar also has an outdoor area by the beach.

West Bar

West Bar is considered ahead compared to other nightclubs on the island. It offers an awesome atmosphere of lights, music and people. The place is packed, especially during weekends, but you will surely enjoy the dancing and music throbbing throughout the night.

The Camel Bar

The Camel Bar is a fun bar at the harbour packed with many party people. This place is visited by thousands of visitors every year. The best thing is that you can come in the morning for breakfast, stay for lunch in the middle of the day, have dinner and ultimately start your evening right…

Stone Roses Bar

Stone Roses Bar is an extensive hangout with classic music playing in the background. It is considered a quality bar where good tunes, fine beers and cocktails are being served as you wait and chill the night away.

Jackson's Beach Bar

Jackson's Beach Bar has a wooden setting that functions both as a bar and restaurant along the beach. It serves excellent snacks and meals during the day and a fantastic bar experience during the night. You will definitely have a good time with its warm and friendly service.

Mylos

Mylos is a fantastic bar, with an open-air disco, by the beach. You can anticipate a comfortable atmosphere of sea breeze while good music is playing in the background. This place is a centre of attraction for hundreds of locals and tourists every night and day.,

King Size

The King Size beach bar is a private beach and bar in Tigaki. It is a buzzing place of fun and activities during summer as locals and tourists enjoy the site of the beach and the sun. At night, its sunny ambience transforms into a mixed neon lights of yellow and green as people enjoy…

Sitar Cocktail Bar

Sitar is a cosy and sedating cocktail and dive bar near the port of Kos. The bar is known for its distinctive style of presenting its cocktails. Moreover, the place is perfect for a night cap while enjoying the scenery of the harbour.

Artemis Heaven Beach-Bar

Artemis Heaven Beach-Bar, a modern and cool bar where to relax both day and night. Enjoy the beautiful beach surrounding and Aegean Sea while sipping a cocktail, served by the friendly and attentive staff. If you are feeling hungry, do not worry, they serve food too. Free sunbeds are provided by the beach.

Da Luz

porto eye cafe bar

Portoeye is the perfect place to enjoy a coffee while listening to the waves. Modern, unique and with very enjoyable music that makes you dream. During the night it is a lively bar with great atmosphere.

Avra Lounge Cafe

Avra is one of the most luxurious and elegant cafe in Kos. Even the most demanding customers are going to be more then pleased by the excellent staff. They offer a great variety of coffees, snacks, soft drinks, wines, champagnes, spirits and many more. A place for the day or the night.

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Shopping

Kos offers a proud heritage of traditional Greek products together with what you will normally find at popular tourist destinations. A stroll through the old town of Kos offers you everything from olive oil soap and a jar of locally produced honey to the latest game console for kids. Kos is also an exciting place to shop for jewellery, leather goods, perfumes and souvenirs—there are plenty of good deals to be found. The more traditional artwork and craft items are also widely available throughout the island. The supermarkets have an array of traditional products. However, if your are looking for a fresh local produce of fruits and vegetables, you can find it at the main square in town. The bakeries in Kos fill the morning air with an unmistakable aroma of freshly baked breads. They are definitely worth a visit as there are several delicious cookies and pastries available. The more fashionable shops and all big brands are located in the modern part of the island, where you will find the latest designer accessories. Many of the mountain villages offer lovely handmade ceramics as well as exquisite hand-woven fabrics and embroideries. The village of Pili is known for its fantastic selection of top-notch cheese products. The ‘red cheese’ - a cheese baked in red wine - comes highly recommended.