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WELCOME TO KOS ISLAND - YOUR GREEK KOS HOLIDAYS

Kos island - a unique place in the world! Kos is a greek island and belongs to the Dodecanese islands which are situated in the Aegean Sea. The island is 40 km in length and 8 km in width and it is closer to Continental Turkey than to continental Greece.

The island has 20500 inhabitants and it is the second largest of the Dodecanese islands. It has been inhabited since the year 3000 BC.

Kos is probably the only island that can rival with Rhodes island's unique beauty and charm. The Capital of the island, which is also called Kos, is located in the northeast. Although a fairly modern city, Kos town has several locations where valuable ruins dating from classical Greek and Roman periods are quite well preserved.

The main tourist destinations of the island of Kos are Kardamena, Kefalos - a mountain village perched above the sea that has many prehistoric ruins, Tingaki, Antimachia - here you can see another castle of the Knights - Palaia Antimakhia, Seagulls, Marmari and Pyli - here tourists may visit a St. John's knights' castle. Other smaller settlements are Zia, Zipari - here you can see the beautiful basilica of Ayios Pavlos, turntables, and Asfendiou Lagoudi - a charming mountain village. The fertile lands of the island have attracted people since ancient times.

There are three meanings to the island's name: The first one, Kion, meaning sheep in the ancient greek language; the second meaning comes from Koos, the name of the Kos princess, who had lived in the first capital of the island, Astihalea. It is said that Hypocrates was also born in Astihalea. The third meaning of the name means crab, the simbol of unification between little Asia and the Dodecanese islands.

The old capital of the island was destroyed by a huge earthquake in 1933.

During the peak of the season, during the night, the crowds are swiriling on the streets, among palm trees, pines and gardens of jasmine. There is a perfect combination of old and new on Kos island. For example, the bars street is situated near the agora, which is illuminated at night by lasers and bright lights. There is a perfect combination between culturalisation and fun.

Kos Island is an ideal destination for families, for an educational vacation for students, mountain climbing, or natural and religious therapies. Kos is particularly popular during the summer, but many hotels operate all year-round. Many tourists prefer a more peaceful period of low season.

The seaside resorts, the bars, the clubs and the beaches are great, ready to fulfill all fantasies. Save a little time but a to visit Kos island by scooter.The chalets, the isolated beaches sheltered by lush groves and the quiet villages will impress you. Resorts such as Seagulls and Marmari offer a mixture of perfect beaches and rustic style. All the beaches on Kos island have been awared with the Blue Flag for clean seas and for protecting the environment.

Being close to Turkey, there are a lot of optional trips to Bodrum. It is a good destination for shopping, if you want to scour stores a half day or all day.

There are several villages that have been transformed into resorts and are worth visiting: Platani, Agios Fokas, Tingaki, Pyli, Asfendiou, Antimachia. Tingaki is a small resort on the island and the nightlife here is not as well represented. In Tangaki on the other hand,tourists can enjoy calm waters and a small beach suitable for families with children and attractive for water sports lovers. In the restaurants you can find dishes based on seafood and Greek and international dishes. The summer season lasts from May to October. Enjoy!

Quick useful information

Don't forget to visit the thermal lake. It is incredible! The food and the drinks are slightly more expensive here than on continental Greece. Tourists from all over the world come to this island every year. The perfect way to visit Kos island is by scooter. Scooters are very popular here.

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