Kos Island Travel
Kos Overview
Kos is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, near the Turkish coast. The Kos’ climate is characterized as mild winters and dry summers, classified as subtropical Mediterranean climate. The best time to visit the beautiful island of Kos is during the months of July and August.
Kos Main Attractions
The famous attraction of Kos Island is the beautiful beaches around the island. These beaches are the most beautiful beaches in Dodecanese islands. Majority of the beaches are sandy with crystalline blue waters. The shores are washed by the waters of Aegean Sea. It is caressed by long immaculate beaches, leading to its main industry tourism. The beaches are worth visiting because they are very nice. Some of these beaches also have ruins of ancient capital of Kos called Astypalia located on the water’s edge.
Another attraction is the large number of tourism villages in the island of Kos. These are typical Greek villages turned into tourist attractions. One of these is the Fantasia. They have well organized evening celebrations with a well presented tasty dinner with about 7 small courses and free flowing wine. They organize a good hang out night with lots of meal dancers, singers and musicians to entertain you.
Kos Activities
Activities in Kos are overflowing. Various sports are practiced in the island. You can find a perfect jogging and cycling site located at the capital of the island. Many basketball, volleyball and tennis courts are available in Kos Town and in the touristy resorts. You can even enjoy different water sports such as water skiing, paragliding and wind surfing. There are also different sport schools like diving center and windsurfing school.
Kos Accommodation & Dining
Kos caters for all means of accommodation needs. The choice of hotels ranges from immensely large complexes with all amenities to family-owned hotels for that extra special touch of hospitality. There are also self catering holiday apartments. The personnel are very accommodating and hospitable. The accommodation units of the property provide modern comfort, a unique feeling of spaciousness and contemporary décor for both business and leisure travel. Restaurants in Kos are superb. You can enjoy a pleasant and relaxing evening in the in-house bar. Kos boasts an extensive selection of wines and cocktails. There are all types of restaurants to cater for any taste and whim.
Kos Shopping & Nightlife
Nightlife is different in Kos. You can indulge to the sparkling waters of the Aegean gently turn to silver as they begin to reflect the light emitted by Apollo the sun god’s sister, Celine, better known as moon. Shops, cafes, cocktail bars, restaurants and tavernas slowly turn into beacons of bright, artificial light. You can smell the soothing summer breeze that fills your lungs as the anticipation of the mysterious night ambience of Kos fuelled with the bouquet of night jasmine engulfs your senses. Shopping in Kos Island can be an addiction. You can readily feel the need for shopping upon seeing variety of goods to shop for, ranging from traditional products unique to the island to the very latest in fashion and technology.
Getting To & Around Kos
The wonders of Kos Island are in your reach through daily flights from Athens airport by Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines. The Hippocrates is the international airport of Kos. It is located nearby Antimahia Village.
