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How to get to Kos from Turkey?
Bodrum Kos ferry services continue throughout the year, and during the summer months, daily trips are arranged from Bodrum Kale, Bodrum Cruise Port, and Turgutreis D-Marin Port.
Ferry services between 09:00 and 17:00 in the morning are updated periodically with additional trips according to the density.
Ferry times should be checked before traveling. Bodrum – Kos ferry journey takes 45 minutes on average.
How to Get to Kos from other Greek islands?
You can easily reach Kos by ferry from the port of Piraeus in Athens, there are approximately 4 departures per week. However, the journey takes about 11 hours.
Apart from Athens, it is also connected to Kos, Rhodes, Patmos, Leros, and Kalymnos by ferry.
Patmos is the closest island to Kos and the ferry route between these two destinations takes 2 to 3 hours.
Travel to Kos
Kos is the second most popular island of the Dodecanese after Rhodes. The island facilities, which are quite developed in terms of tourism, are quite busy in the summer season. Famous for its beaches, the island has many historical landmarks that are a result of the various cultures that have influenced it over the years. Kos is also a great destination for cycling enthusiasts!
Kos has an international airport that serves seasonal flights from other countries during the summer months, as well as flights from several destinations in Greece.
Another way to reach Kos is to take a ferry from the port of Piraeus or, if you are in Turkey, from Bodrum. The island is also connected to Rhodes, Patmos, Kalymnos, and Symi by ferry.
Known for its historical sites, beautiful beaches, and lush vegetation, the island is visited by nearly 1 million tourists every year.
The island of Kos, which has a history of 5,000 years, has been under the influence of many cultures such as Ancient Greeks, Romans, Venetians, Medieval Knights, and Ottomans.
Thanks to the remnants of all these cultures, one of the best things to do on the island are sightseeing.
The most important of these is the Asklepieion, one of the most important holistic healing centers of the ancient world, following the medical principles of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine.
Other places worth visiting include the churches, the medieval castle of Neratzia, the ancient Greek Agora, and the Antimachia Castle.
One of the recommended activities to do is cycling. It is not surprising that Kos is also referred to as the “Bike island” because cycling is a very popular mode of transport here.
There is a 13 km long cycle path ideal for cycling, starting from Faros beach and ending at Psalidi beach. Apart from the bike path, there are also many mountain bike trails ideal for cycling in nature!
What can we say about its beaches? The options are endless! Sandy, pebbly, crowded, secluded, with no facilities… There are beaches for every taste and all of them are easily accessible.
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit some of the best beaches on the island, such as Kardamena beach, Tigaki beach, Mastichari beach, Marmari beach, and Kefalos beach.
The island of Kos is located close to the Turkish coast, between the islands of Nisyros and Kalymnos, a perfect vacation spot. It is the greenest and fertile island of the group and the second most touristic and popular island after the cosmopolitan Rhodes.
Kos can be a bit of a disappointment at first glance, due to its many bars and huge hotel complexes on the waterfront. But after a while, visitors will find that it is a very beautiful and attractive island with its quiet corners, attractive mountainous villages, excellent tourist infrastructure, lush scenery, abundant groundwater, and magnificent beaches of various sizes and colors.
Get ready for an unforgettable Kos trip!
Hotels & Accommodation in Kos
Kos is one of the most developed islands of the Dodecanese in terms of tourism. Many hotels you will discover in Tigaki, Marmari, Lambi, and other beautiful coastal areas are scattered all over the island and are usually not more than a few meters from the beach!
The best hotels are found either on the beaches around Kos such as Tigaki, Lambi, and Psalidi, or in the coastal village of Kefalos in the south of the island. These places have many tourist facilities and good access to the beach. Nice hotels are also found in less touristy places such as Mastihari and inland villages.
Things to do in Kos
There are many things to do in Kos. The most popular activity is windsurfing, and many beaches around the island of Kos have windsurfing centers that rent equipment and offer courses. The most popular windsurfing beaches on Kos are Mastihari and Kefalos.
Diving is also developing on the island, and diving trips are organized to uninhabited islets and old shipwrecks. There are also water sports centers with fun games on the most organized beaches of Kos.
Kos Beaches
The beaches on Kos Greece are some of the most beautiful of the Dodecanese, mostly sandy and have crystal blue waters. Many Kos beaches, such as Kardamena, Agios Stefanos, Kefalos and Lambi, offer numerous tourist facilities, while others are secluded and frequented by nature lovers.
Sights & Attractions in Kos
Kos is located in the center of the Dodecanese complex and is one of the most popular Greek islands. Sandy beaches and rich history, along with its lively nightlife, are the two main attractions of Kos.
There are many interesting places on the island, such as the impressive Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepieion), the Ancient Agora, the Venetian Castle in Kos Town, and the Castle in Antimachia. While the beautiful beaches are Thermes, Paradise, Mastichari, and Agios Stefanos, a picturesque village to visit on Kos is Zia.
Popular activities in Kos are windsurfing and diving. Visitors also have the chance to take a ferry from Kos Town to Turkey’s tourism resort Bodrum.
Where to Eat & Drink in Kos
Since it is one of the most important islands of Greece in terms of nightlife, there are many places to eat and drink in Kos.
Restaurants and cafes are actually found all over the island, both in touristy and secluded places. The most touristic places with places to eat in Kos are Kos Town, Kardamena, Zia, Tigaki, Agios Stefanos, Mastihari, and others.
The best nightlife spots on the island are Kos Town and Kardamena, with most bars and clubs. The clubs in Kos stay open until the early hours of the morning and frequently organize themed parties.
