Places to see in Kos

History, villages and nature you can reach on your own.

History

Asklepieion

Near Kos Town · History

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

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.

Archaeological Museum

Kos Town · History

Statues and mosaics from the excavations of Kos, on the town's central square.

Casa Romana

Kos Town · History

A Roman house of 36 rooms in the middle of Kos Town, with its mosaic floors.

Plane Tree of Hippocrates

Kos Town · History

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

Antimachia Castle

Antimachia · History

A triangular castle of the Knights on a plateau above the south coast, with free entry.

Old Pyli

Pyli · History

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

Villages & views

Zia

Mount Dikaios · Villages & views

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

Nature

Therma hot spring

South-east coast · Nature

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

Plaka Forest

Antimachia · Nature

A pine forest near Antimachia where dozens of peacocks roam free, among them a white one.

Tigaki Salt Lake (Alykes)

Tigaki · Nature

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

Mount Dikaios

Zia · Nature

The highest point of Kos at 846 m, with a chapel on top and views over the islands.

Beaches

Paradise Beach

Kefalos · Beaches

A beach near Kefalos where gas bubbles rise from the seabed as you swim.

Agios Stefanos beach

Kefalos · Beaches

A beach beside the ruins of two early Christian churches, facing the islet of Kastri.

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.

Mastichari Beach

Mastichari · Beaches

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

Kamari Beach

Kefalos · Beaches

A long beach in the bay below Kefalos, with some of the coldest, clearest water on Kos.

Agios Fokas Beach

South-east coast · Beaches

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

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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