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A SNEAK PEAK

A Sneak Peek into Kos

Kos, the third-largest Dodecanese island, is only four kilometres off the Turkish coast.
The island is covered in historical ruins from Classical Greece to Roman times when it served as a significant administrative hub.
Many are located on the outskirts of Kos Town, where the Agora has a long history and where a renovated Roman house is decorated with antiquity frescoes and mosaics.
The most remarkable site of all, the Asklepion on the Greek island of Kos, is where the ancient physician Hippocrates spent a portion of his career.
The variety of beaches on Kos, which can be teeming with amenities or deserted and remote, is another thing to adore.
The best options are typically found in the west, where Cavo Paradiso, which is more exposed, is washed by churning waves and Agios Stefanos, which is close to Kefalos, faces a charming islet.
International Airport: Kosice International Airport (KSC)
Population: 236,563
Currency: Euro
Time: UTC/GMT +1 hour
Driving side: Right
Main Electricity: 230 V
Official Language: Hungarian
Religion: Catholic

HIGHLIGHTS

Top Tourist Attractions in Kos

Embark on a boat tour of the island.
At Asklepieion, follow in the steps of the past.
Agios Fokas Beach offers thermal springs for bathing.
On the island of Nisyros, climb a volcano.
Drive a jeep safari up Mount Dikaios.

SEASONS TO TRAVEL

Best Months to Visit Kos

Kos experiences mild winters and hot, dry summers typical of the Mediterranean region.
The best time to visit Kos if you're looking for the sun is between June and September.
July is the hottest month of the year, with an average daily high temperature of 31°C and a low temperature of 23°C.
January is the most fantastic month of the year, with an average daily high temperature of 13 degrees Celsius and an average low temperature of 8 degrees Celsius.
August is the driest month, with 31 days of clear skies and 0 mm rain. The wettest month is January, with 44 mm of rain falling over four days.

WORTH A VISIT

The Best Places to Visit in Kos

Asklepion

In 1902, a site near Kos Town where Hippocrates received his training in the fifth century BC was uncovered.
The Asklepion, elevated above the Kos plain, houses the Sanctuary of Asclepius, the god of medicine.
With the approval of the sanctuary's priests, sick people would travel from far and wide to seek treatment.
A visitor today can download an app to their phone and navigate through 3D reconstructions of the sanctuary.
The location is spread across four enormous terraces and is accessed by a grand staircase. On the lowest terrace, the foundations of the patient rooms still have busts visible in the niches.
On the level above, there are spas, a medical school, and an abaton (a sanctuary for priests), while on the highest terrace was the "Great Altar," which was once guarded by a giant statue of Asclepius but is now a church.

Ancient Agora

The Agora, the heart of Ancient Kos' commerce and social life, is located close to the port and a short distance from Nerantzia Castle.
One of Greece's biggest Agoras, it had to be repeatedly rebuilt after a string of earthquakes because it was first constructed in the 4th century BC.
It was possible to determine the ages of the confusion of ruins here thanks to the use of limestone in the older constructions and marble in the more recent ones.
Information boards have been placed every few steps to make things more transparent.
An arcade, sanctuaries dedicated to Hercules and Aphrodite, the foundations of private homes, and port infrastructure like warehouses are among the sights you can see.

Casa Romana

This 36-room villa in Kos Town's south was discovered in the 1930s and meticulously restored to provide insight into affluent domestic life in Kos nearly 2,000 years ago.
The house, built in the second century AD on the foundations of an earlier home from the Hellenistic Period, is centred around two peristyles with magnificent columns and a smaller atrium.
There are statues of nymphs and Athena to being found, as well as amphorae, coins, mosaics, and faint frescoes, all labelled with interpretive signs.
The reconstruction makes it clear what is real and what is new.

DISCOVER MORE

Kos Off the Beaten Track

Palio Pili

You'll pass through quaint little towns, mountains, and historic locations like the deserted Palio Pili village on Mont Kieo.
Today it may seem impossible, but this location served as the island's capital from the 11th to the 19th centuries.
Palio Pili was left in ruins after being abandoned in 1830 due to a cholera epidemic.
The walls of a Byzantine castle built on a mountaintop in the ninth century and later defended by the Knights of St. John as the last line of defence against pirate attacks are falling apart.

Agios Stefanos Beach

Agios Stefanos Beach is a scene of genuine beauty, thanks to a few factors.
White sand and pebbles make up most of the beach, which is pleasant.
Its location on a tidal gorge of sparkling turquoise water, facing Kastri, a picturesque islet crowned by a tall rock, makes it unique.
You can rent a pedal boat to cross the channel, explore the islet, and see the church of Agios Nicolaos.
Two early Christian basilicas from the fourth and fifth centuries AD still stand in ruins on the low promontory that abuts Agios Stephanos beach on its eastern side.
Eventually, earthquakes broke the structures, and they were excavated in 1932.

CULTURE & TRADITIONS

Kos Culture and Traditions

Kos will delight visitors with a wealth of distinctive historical sites; those who enjoy action-packed excursions will undoubtedly enjoy their time here.
The Nerantzia castle is regarded as the most striking historical monument.
It is one of many intriguing attractions that can be found in the port area and close to the seafront.
A substantial fortification was constructed in the latter half of the 15th century.
The castle still exists in its original form; stones and marble from the grounds of an ancient city were used in its construction.
Beautiful old arms and statues can be seen at the fortress gate. The courtyard contains numerous ancient monuments and sculptures that have survived.
On fortification walls are some viewing platforms from which a lovely island view is available.

FOOD FUN FASHION

Kos: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide

Traditional cuisine of Kos

#Food

The island's native cuisine combines Mediterranean flavours with the purest natural ingredients. Like all Greek island cuisine, Kos' culinary secrets are hidden in the abundance of fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients that make up its cuisine.
The foundation for cooking and pastry making is the regional olive oil, wild greens, wine, yoghurt, and cheeses, but most importantly, the renowned and therapeutic honey.
The island's lush vegetation, which includes trees and bushes rich in nutrients and aromas, makes the ideal starting point for producing the distinctive honey, which is flavorful and unrivalled in the aroma.
Hippocrates fervently recommended that healthy and ill people regularly consume honey because he considered it a preventative medicine and praised its favourable health-giving properties.
The most notable product of Kos' exceptional wine and cheese production, in addition to its world-famous honey, is a delicious goat cheese that has been aged in red wine and is known as "tiri tis posas."

Fashion

#Fashion

Greece's Kos Island is a haven for shoppers.
You can purchase seashells, jewellery, ceramics, leather goods, paintings, local wine, pure local honey, and other works of art at very affordable prices.
The public market, located right before the archaeological site's entrance, is a great place to find inexpensive souvenirs.
Around Kos town, there are many Mom-and-Pop stores worth visiting that sell exotic souvenirs for affordable prices.
These are just a few thrilling experiences you can have while on holiday on Greece's Kos island.

Fun

#Fun

A popular attraction, Aquatica Waterpark offers something for everyone.
As you zoom down on exhilarating water slides like Kite Slide or Wave Ride, feel the adrenaline rush.
Relax at the pool with your friends or grab a tube and ride Spin Bowl. Enjoy a variety of coffees, juices, soft drinks, snacks, daily baked muffins and cakes, homemade pizzas, scorching dogs, salads and fruit salads, ice cream, and much more in the centre of the waterpark against a cosy and modern backdrop.
Come and enjoy it all at Aquatica Waterpark for a day of soaking wet and wild fun in the sunshine!

NATURE & SAFARI

Kos: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures

Alykes, a region between Tigaki and Marmari where cooking salt production ceased in 1989, is now a permanent lagoon with brackish and salty waters.
Each year, flocks of birds travel through its 930 hectares as part of their migratory routes, and the island's flora and fauna are very diverse.
Pelicans and herons, who congregate here along with sea turtles and snakes, add to Alykes' distinctive beauty.
Due to the refuge it provides to migratory birds and its exceptional natural beauty among the Dodecanese Islands, Alykes is an active member of the Natura 2000 protected regions network.

EVENTS & FIESTAS

Kos Must-Attend Festivals and Events

Antimachia's Honey Festival is a chance to sample the natural honey made by the local beekeepers' families.
If we were to set aside the summer for a moment and consider Kos throughout the year, we would discover that there are numerous traditional festivals and events.
The Carnival is mainly celebrated in the two localities of Pyli and Antimachia with cart parades and is magnificent.

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