Kos Excursions

Kos Excursions: Things to do and to see on Kos, Sightseeing, Dodecanese

Kos lies in the middle of Dodecanese Islands chain and it could be characterized as one of the most touristy islands, with a high development in mass market tourism. Sandy beaches and rich history are its two major attractions, along with the vivid nightlife and it is very popular especially among the British. If you like to combinate sightseeing with clubbing and barhopping, Kos is exactly what you need.

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Kos: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Tours, Cruises, Island Hopping, Yacht Rentals, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Kos offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Kos highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Kos.

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:: Kos Town

Location: Kos Town is located on the north-eastern part of the island
Description: The town is a a beautiful blend of ancient, medieval and modern architecture and if full of greenery. It also has a vivid nightlife with many cafes, bars and clubs.
Nearest beach: Lambi beach

>> Info & Pictures of: Kos Town

:: Nerantzia Castle

Location: At the entrance of the Kos harbour
Description: Nerantzia Castle or else the Castle of the Knights was built on a place that used to be an island in antiquity. It consists of two precincts that communicate with a draw bridge.

>> Info & Pictures of: Nerantzia Castle

:: Tigaki beach

Location: 11 km western from Kos town
Description: Tigaki beach is a 10 km long beach with smooth white sand. It is well organized and one of the most popular beaches on Kos
Nearest village: Tigaki

>> Info & Pictures of: Tigaki beach

:: Hippocrates plane tree

Location: At the centre of Kos town
Description: The huge tree plane tree is 500 years old and has its name from the "Father of Medicine", Hippocrates, who was born on the island. It is said that at this point the physician was teaching his students in the shadow of the older plane tree.

>> Info & Pictures of: Hippocrates plane tree

:: Kardamena village

Location: Located 30 km from Kos town
Description: The village of Kardamena is very popular because of its nightlife and its many cafes and restaurants. Another attraction are the archaeological sights such as the Ancient Theatre and the Temple of Apollo.
Nearest beach: Kardamena

>> Info & Pictures of: Kardamena village

:: Asklepieion

Location: Located 4 km west of Kos town
Description: Asklepieion is maybe the most significant archaeological sight on the island. In antiquity it worked as a santorium and it got its name from Asklepeios, sun of Apollo and protector of health and medicine.

>> Info & Pictures of: Asklepieion

:: Kefalos beach

Location: 45 km from Kos town
Description: One of the most beautiful beaches on Kos. The Monastery of Agios Nikolaos, on the huge rock in sea, is that close that you can easily swim to it.
Nearest village: Kefalos

>> Info & Pictures of: Kefalos beach

:: Antimachia village

Location: On a plateau in the middle of the island
Description: Antimachia village is worht visiting mostly for its Venetian Castle that dominates the area, as well as for its picturesque neighbourhoods with traditional houses and taverns.

>> Info & Pictures of: Antimachia

:: Archaeological Museum

Location: Located at the centre of Kos
Description: It hosts various items from Hellenistic, archaic and Roman era, statues, mosaics etc. Among them is a statue believed to represent Hippocrates, the father of medicine.

>> Info & Pictures of: Archaeological Museum

:: Roman Odeon

Location: Southern space of the ancient ruins
Description: It was built in the 2nd century amd has been very well preserved. It hosted crowds of people that gathered to watch fights between prisoners, like it happened in the Colosseum of ancient Rome.

>> Info & Pictures of: Roman Odeon

:: Mastichari beach

Location: 3 kilometres away from Antimachia
Description: It is a long sandy beach in front of Mastichari village. There are many taverns and accommodation facilities lining the beach and the surrounding area.

>> Info & Pictures of: Mastichari beach

:: Kos Thermes

Location: About 12 km southeastern from Kos town
Description: A sea pool with hot springs, located at the end of a long pebble beach. Thermes are the thermal baths of Kos and according to studies results, they have healing features for skin illnesses.
Nearest village: Agios Fokas village

>> Info & Pictures of: Thermes

:: White Stone Cave

Location: In Kefalos town
Description: One of the most important excavations connected to Prehistoric times. The findings placed the cave in the period from the Neolithic Age to the beginning of the Bronze Era.

>> Info & Pictures of: White Stone Cave

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