Therma hot spring

Why go

At Therma, about 13 km from Kos Town in the south-east of the island, a natural hot spring runs down into the sea. Stones on the beach hold the warm water in a pool, where it mixes with the sea, and gas bubbles rise from the bottom. The name comes from the Greek word for hot.

The water is 42 to 50 °C at the source and hottest closest to it, so go in from the sea side. From the road it is about a ten-minute walk down a dusty track to the beach.

Our tips

• The way down is a dirt road, about ten minutes on foot, and the way back is uphill. Proper shoes help.
• Near the spring the water is very hot. Go in slowly.
• Sulphur damages jewellery. Take it off, and wear an old or dark swimsuit.
• There are no shops nearby. Bring water and something to eat.
• It gets cool in the evening. Bring a jacket.