Kos by bike

Updated 24 October 2026

The municipality lists ten cycling routes, from flat rides for families to mountain-bike tracks. These are the easy places to start.

Along the coast

From Kos Town a bike lane follows the coast road north-west to Lambi, about 4 km. To the south-east, Psalidi has its own lane apart from the road, about 4 to 5 km from town; Agios Fokas is some 4 km further, with Therma beyond it.

Therma hot spring

South-east coast · Nature

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

In and around town

The plane tree, the castle and the Agora stand next to each other in the centre. The Asklepieion is about 3.4 km south-west of town.

Plane Tree of Hippocrates

Kos Town · History

The great plane tree in the heart of Kos Town, where tradition says Hippocrates taught.

Neratzia Castle

Kos Town · History

The Knights' castle at the harbour entrance, reached by a stone bridge from the Plane Tree square.

Ancient Agora

Kos Town · History

The marketplace of ancient Kos, a short walk from the harbour, free to enter.

Asklepieion

Near Kos Town · History

The ancient healing sanctuary where Hippocrates taught, on three terraces above Kos Town.

To Tigaki and its salt lake

Tigaki is about 7 km on from Lambi, by the Faros road and a back road. The salt lake lies between Tigaki and Marmari.

Tigaki Salt Lake (Alykes)

Tigaki · Nature

A protected wetland between Tigaki and Marmari where flamingos stop in spring and autumn.

Up into the hills

Zia and Old Pyli sit on the slopes of Dikaios, and an e-bike makes the climb easy. Ours cover 50 to 60 km on a charge, depending on the assist mode and the battery.

Zia

Mount Dikaios · Villages & views

The mountain village on the slopes of Dikaios, known for its sunset over the coast and the nearby islands.

Old Pyli

Pyli · History

The ruins of a Byzantine castle town on a hilltop above Pyli, abandoned in the early 19th century.

How hard

The municipality grades its routes in three levels: almost flat and fine for children; mostly forest roads with slopes up to 5%; and gravel tracks with slopes of 5 to 12%, for a mountain bike and some experience.

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.

Bikes