Beaches of Kos

Updated 24 October 2026

Kos has long sand on its north coast, pebbles and deep water in the south-east, and wide bays in the south-west.

Shallow and sandy, for children

Long sand and shallow, clear water on the north coast, 11 to 14 km from Kos Town.

Tigaki Beach

Tigaki · Beaches

A long sandy beach with shallow, clear water, 11 km from Kos Town.

Marmari Beach

Marmari · Beaches

Fine sand and very shallow water, about 14 km from Kos Town, with wind for surfing.

Wind for surfing

Mastichari is among the windiest spots on the island, and windsurfers and kitesurfers go there and to Marmari.

Mastichari Beach

Mastichari · Beaches

One of the windiest beaches on Kos, for windsurfing and kitesurfing, 22 km from Kos Town.

Deep water near town

Past Psalidi the shore turns to pebbles and the water gets deep fast, good for snorkelling. A little further, a hot spring runs into the sea.

Agios Fokas Beach

South-east coast · Beaches

A quiet pebble beach with deep water for snorkelling, about 8 km from Kos Town.

Therma hot spring

South-east coast · Nature

A hot spring that runs into the sea, held in a pool of stones on the beach.

Around Kefalos

In the south-west, 40 km from Kos Town: cold, clear water at Kamari, early Christian ruins by the sand at Agios Stefanos, and bubbles from the seabed at Paradise.

Getting there

Collect from the shop in Lambi, or the rental shop picks you up from your accommodation (hotel or apartment) and takes you back at the end. Pick-ups are confirmed by message after you book.

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