Kos: Something for everybody
Picturesque yet modern, relaxing yet vibrant, Kos manages the seeming contradictions with relaxed ease, offering holiday makers variety.
The historic island of Kos is nestled in the Dodecanese archipelago on clear crystalline seas.
Tourists head for the popular beaches with golden sand, casual volleyball games and beachfront tavernas.
The island, which gave the world Hippocrates (the 'father of medicine'), is not just a beautiful sun basked paradise, it is also instilled with a deep sense of history.
Kos town was first established in 366 BC; during the day its historic centre is awash in interesting buildings spanning the ancient, medieval and modern age.
At night, Kos is alive with tavernas, bars and nightclubs catering for every need.
For accommodation visitors have an impressive range of Kos hotels; from family owned pensions to palatial five star resorts.
Day trips from Kos town can easily take in the nearby picturesque villages where the pace of life is positively peaceful.
White washed houses, narrow lanes and windmills turning in the gentle off-sea breeze characterize the unspoiled nature of the Kos countryside.
While the island is small, there are regular buses services to cover the 45km from Kos in the north-east to Kefalos, in the south-west.