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Overview

Located in the Aegean Sea close to the Turkish mainland, Kos Island is the third-biggest Dodecanese island. Green and fertile, it nestles amidst Nisyros and Kalymnos.

Kos Town is the capital of the island, as well as an ancient port, featuring plenty of restaurants and bars. The town is dotted with amazing historic sites reflecting on the island’s past inhabitants - Ottomans, Romans, Egyptians, Venetians and the Knights of St. John. There are ruins of the Roman amphitheatre and baths, and an extnesive 15th-century castle built by the Knights of St. John still stands.

Kefalos Village is peaceful than other parts of Kos. Perched on a hillside, the village has a beautiful, long beach and serves up a rejuvenating experience to travellers. Despite its popularity, the village is traditionally Greek with narrow alleys and whitewashed houses.

Climate

Kos enjoys a sunny and warm Mediterranean climate with short, but rainy winters and lengthy summers. Temperatures typically revolve around 77 degrees F from June through September; these are the warmest months in Kos. From December till March, the usually the temperatures vary around 53 F to 55 F - they are the coolest months on the island.

Travel Information

Language: English, Greek

Currency: Euro (€)

Local time: GMT +3

Avg. Flight Time: 4h 5m

Best Time To Visit

From May to October in Kos, tourists can experience the warm, sunny weather, while rain and lower temperatures welcome travellers from November till March/April. The peak season where crowds, especially beach lovers, gather and enjoy is from July till August. These months are generally the hottest, most humid and the busiest.

Kos Attractions and Activities

1. Visit Asklepeion

Located just 4 km to the south-east side of Kos town, Asklepeion is reputably the most visited tourist destination in Kos. This archaeological site was built in honour of Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician who cured people and taught the art of healing to his students. Asklepeion is located just a few meters from natural springs and has the remains of the temples of Asclepius and Apollo that was initially destroyed by an earthquake.

2. Hippocrates Tree

In the centre of Kos town and just outside the Castle of Knights, Hippocrates tree is one that you don’t want to miss on your visit to this beautiful Island. Hippocrates that was considered the father of medicine used to teach his students under this plane tree.

3. Explore the Castle of Knights

This piece of architecture was built by the Knights in an attempt to protect the island from the Ottomans. In 1945 this piece of construction was damaged by an earthquake. However, not everything was damaged. In your visit to Kos town, spare some time and tour this place and see the remains of this castle.

4. Roman Odeon

Kos’ famous theatre, the Roman Odeon, dates back to the 2nd or 3rd century. The once grandiose theatre served as a venue for concerts, music competitions, and theatre performances and could seat up to 750 people.

Airlines Operate Flight to Kos

SWISS
Eurowings
Aegean Airlines
Wizz Air UK +

Time Duration from Different Airports

London to Kos - 4h 5m
Manchester to Kos - 4h 20m
Newcastle to Kos - 8h 50m
Birmingham to Kos - 4h 5m
Glasgow to Kos - 4h 30m
Edinburgh to Kos - 4h 35m
Belfast to Kos - 7h 55m

Distance to the City Centre

The Kos Island international airport is a public airport which is located around 22 km southwest of Kos Town. It serves to the Island of Kos which is in Greece. Situated in close proximity to the Andimachia village, the airport is the second nearest airport to Bodrum. The Milas Bodrum airport is the nearest airport to Bodrum.

Transport from Kos

Public transportation, taxis, cars, motorbikes and bikes are all feasible modes of transportation on the island. Buses and trains also have good connectivity with numerous villages on the island. Ferries run between Kos and Turkey, and some of the other Dodecanese islands. Kos Island International Airport is located in the village of Antimachia, 13 miles southwest of Kos Town.

Visa Requirements for Kos

All EU citizens should have a passport valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you do not need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this. In case, your adult passport was created/issued 9 years ago, you might get affected.

Tips for your stay in Kos

Do you like being independent? If yes, it is better to rent a scooter for your stay in Kos. It helps you in exploring the city with ease and without burning your pocket.
Do not rely on wireless internet connections in a few hotels, resorts, bars and restaurants.
Take a day off and explore the island as Kos isn’t too big - go up the country beyond the tourist areas.
Budget travellers should plan their holidays near September as its not the peak season because you get perfect sunny weather even in this season and the places aren’t too crowded.
Even if you are staying in a hotel near a beach, it’s worth checking out other beaches as well, such as Paradise Beach - it’s dreamy, Edenic and the sand will surely make you feel like you are in the Caribbean.