Kos

Kos, Greece

Kos is one of the most visited islands in the Dodecanese, and teems with activity every summer.

Population:

33,400

Currency:

Euro, € 1 = 100 cent

Emergency Numbers:

Ambulance: 166
Police: 100
Fire brigade: 199

Opening Hours:

Shops here open from 8.00 am - 2.30 pm. It closes for siesta and re-opens again from 5.30 pm -8.30 pm from Monday to Saturday. Many shops are closed on Sunday, but it depends which season and where on the island you are visiting. There are exceptions noted in specific listings.

Newspapers:

Kathimerini (National daily)
Eleftherotypia (National daily)
To Vima (National daily)
Do not be distressed if you cannot read Greek as day-old English newspapers are commonly available from various newsstands in Kos.

The Island

Kos has immense selection of superb beaches, which are usually found on the south coast. Naturally, most of activities on the island are based around the water. The swimming possibilities are plenty and it is a great place for diving or snorkelling as well. Moreover, Kos is an excellent place for windsurfing, jet-skiing or even sailing in your own yacht. There are plenty of day-tripper boats which can take you to other nearby islands, as well as to Turkey if you wish.

The mountain villages on the island possess a remarkable beauty and it can easily be visited either by car, bus or bicycle. Kos is also a place for some of the world’s most fascinating historical sites that are all worth a visit. Many of the structures were built somewhere between 3rd to 4th century B.C.

Do & See

The island is home to beautiful ancient sites, castles, and museums, as well as stunning landscapes.

Dining

The trendy looking restaurants at the waterfront in Kos town are very touristic as a rule of thumb. However, the small backstreets in Kos have plenty of really good restaurants serving excellent food as well. The choice of dishes varies from typical Greek to a more sophisticated French cuisines.

Cafes

The island offers several very nice and cosy cafes. They are the traditional meeting places for many of the locals when taking a break, having a snack or just relaxing.