Kos is the second largest island in the Dodecanese after Rhodes. Like Rhodes, Kos is one of the sunniest destinations in Greece due to its southern location and the summer season here lasts well into October.
Kos is known as an island for active holidaymakers, and one of its special features is its exceptionally good cycling facilities. Cycling is a priority on Kos and is reflected in the network of cycle paths in the town. It is very common to rent a bike for the whole holiday and to cycle to nearby beaches such as the fine sandy Tigaki, a 10 km ride from the town.
Kos offers a wide variety of beach activities all over the island. The beaches in the town area are well maintained and services are available on the beach chairs. The town’s most popular beach area is called Lambi, a short walk from the town centre.
Kosi is well connected to the neighbouring island of Kalymnos and the boat trip takes only half an hour. You can make a day trip to Kalymnos and many people also go overnight to explore this beautiful island.
Aventours hotels are located in Kos town, Tigaki, Marmari, Psalidi, Kardamena and Mastichari.
Distances from Kos town: Psalidi 5 km, Tigaki 10 km, Marmari 14 km, Mastichari 21 km, Kardamena 27 km.
Archaeological ruins of the town of Kos
Being in Greece, the history of Kosin also stretches back thousands of years. This is reflected in the numerous ancient archaeological buildings and ruins that are an integral part of the town’s landscape. The most notable of these is the Asklepieion, which served as an ancient hospital.
Hippocrates’ plane tree
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, is said to have taught his students the basics of medicine on this very spot.
Zia
The small and charming village of Zia is located in the Asfendiou region, about 15 km from Kos town. It’s a nice place to stop for a stroll through the alleyways of the small village or to enjoy a meze meal in a taverna.
In Kos you can enjoy some of the best beaches in the Dodecanese archipelago. In particular, beaches in the south of the island, such as Paradise Beach and Kefalos, are renowned for their crystal clear waters.
Shopping in Kos is mainly concentrated in Kos town, where there are plenty of boutiques.
The most popular purchases are leather goods, lace and other local handicrafts. Tourist-oriented shops, especially in the most popular resorts, sell items such as groceries and beachwear.
Alcoholic beverages, especially Ouzo, are also popular purchases. For food, olive oil is a good quality take-home, but spices, olives, honey and preserved fruit are also worth buying as souvenirs. For sweets, baklava and loukoumi are popular local treats.
Food shopping is best done in larger supermarkets.
Kos uses euros, and it is advisable to have some cash with you. Payment cards are accepted in supermarkets and restaurants, but it is a good idea to have cash on hand for bus travel.
On Sundays most shops are closed, except for the small shops in the resorts. Otherwise, opening hours follow the rhythm of local life. Shops are generally open from 09:00 to 10:00 and from 14:00 to 15:00. Shops often close for siesta and reopen around 17.00 and stay open until around 21.00. Many shops, particularly popular with locals, close on Saturday afternoon and open on Monday morning.
The price level is close to the Finnish price level.
Airlines: several different airlines fly from Finland to Kos. At Aventours we fly to Kos with Enter Air.
Airport: Kos airport (KGS)
Distance to resorts from the airport: 20-25 minutes.
Flight time from Finland: 4 hours.
Language: greek
Time difference: 0 hours
Population: about 20 000
Passport: Finnish citizens need a valid passport or chip ID card to travel to Greece.
Currency: euro
Tipping: it is customary to tip 5-10% of the total amount of the bill.
Electricity: in Greece (230V 50Hz, plugs and sockets are type C and F)
Air tax: €1.50 – €10 per room per night depending on the hotel classification. Hotel tax payable in cash on site
Water: usually clean and potable, but may have a mineral taste. We recommend drinking bottled water.
1. The best fine sandy beaches are in the south of the island. These include Paradise Beach and Kefalos. These stunning beaches are best reached by rental car.
2. Visit the beautiful mountain village of Lagoudi-Zia, located in the middle of the island about 15 km from Kos town.
3. The fast ships of Dodecanese Seaways make it easy to explore other Dodecanese islands such as Rhodes, Kalymnos, Leros or Patmos.
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