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How do I get to Кос?
The airport’s official website provides dedicated information for access by bus and taxi, confirming the main transfer options. Kos International Airport “Hippocrates” is located in the Antimachia area, approximately 27 km from Kos Town.
How do I get around Кос?
Lambi is linked to Kos Town by a coastal cycle path, while Psalidi has an extended cycle path separated from the main road. The flat terrain and cycle-path network make bicycles a popular way to get around Kos Town, with bicycle-rental businesses operating on the island.
Which essential services should I know in Кос?
The official tourism website includes an “Easy access” filter and marks beaches including Agios Stefanos, Kardamena, Kochylari and Lagada as easy access. For immediate local assistance, the official tourism website lists Kos Hospital, ambulance, police and fire-service contacts.
What can I do in Кос?
Kos offers long sandy beaches, pebbled bays, rocky coves, clear waters and hot springs, providing varied settings for swimming and coastal exploration. Kos has a 112-kilometre coastline and dozens of beaches, including sandy shores, pebble coves, rocky inlets, quiet beaches and thermal springs. Twelve coasts are described as Blue Flag awarded.
Which cultural places should I know in Кос?
Kos’s major archaeological monument develops across three terraces and is associated with the cult of Asclepius, healing and medical teaching. The Asklepieion is one of Kos’s principal archaeological sites, closely associated with the ancient cult of Asklepios and the island’s medical heritage.
Which sights and day trips are around Кос?
Located on Mount Zini near Kefalos, the cave was used as a place of worship from the Late Neolithic period. Old Pyli is an abandoned medieval fortified settlement on a wooded slope, with a castle dating from the 11th century.
Which local food and products should I look for in Кос?
Local cuisine includes traditional recipes and distinctive products such as mizithra and wine cheese, linked to the island’s food production and customs. Kos cuisine follows the Mediterranean diet and makes extensive use of fresh products from the island’s agriculture, livestock farming and fishing.
Getting there
Check ports, ferry and flight connections for Кос before confirming a stay. Recheck official sources for live timetables and fares before travelling.
Airports
The airport is served by bus and taxi access
The airport’s official website provides dedicated information for access by bus and taxi, confirming the main transfer options.
Kos Airport “Hippocrates” is located near Antimachia
Kos International Airport “Hippocrates” is located in the Antimachia area, approximately 27 km from Kos Town.
Airport operated by Fraport Greece
Kos Airport is among the 14 regional airports operated by Fraport Greece.
Kos International Airport “Hippocrates”
Kos Airport uses the KGS/LGKO codes and is located near Antimachia, about 27 km west of Kos Town.
Ferries
Ferry connections from Kos
Kos port serves connections with Piraeus and other Greek destinations, as well as routes to neighbouring islands.
Flights
Domestic flight connections
Kos is connected by air with Athens and also has direct links to Greek destinations such as Thessaloniki, Rhodes and Heraklion, mainly during the tourist season.
Intercity buses
KTEL connects island settlements with Kos Town
The local KTEL operates regular services from island settlements to Kos Town, providing a principal car-free travel option.
Kos intercity bus network
KTEL Kos operates intercity routes from Kos Town to destinations including Kefalos, Kardamena, Marmari, Zia, Antimachia, Tigaki, Pyli and Mastichari.
Ports
Kos Town hosts the island’s main port
Kos Town contains the island’s main port, serving both scheduled ferries and day excursions.
Mandraki central port
Kos’s main port, known as Mandraki, is located in the city centre and is the island’s principal maritime access point.
Road access
Adequate road network for island travel
Kos has a road network serving visitor travel across the island, with car and motorcycle rental services available.
Road access from Kos Town to the airport
The airport is reached from Kos Town via the Kos–Kefalos district road; the official tourism site gives a distance of about 23.5 km.
✈️ KGS · Kos Airport “Ippokratis”
Official airport serving the area. Check your flight and airport transfer on the same day.
⚓ Port & sea travel
Confirm the port and last sailing before leaving. For an emergency at sea: 108 or 112.
Getting around
Local buses, taxis, transfers, rentals, parking, walking and other practical ways to move around Кос.
Bike rental
Coastal cycling routes
Lambi is linked to Kos Town by a coastal cycle path, while Psalidi has an extended cycle path separated from the main road.
Cycling is especially practical in Kos Town
The flat terrain and cycle-path network make bicycles a popular way to get around Kos Town, with bicycle-rental businesses operating on the island.
Cycling as a key way to get around
The Municipality of Kos describes cycling as especially popular in the city because of the terrain and extensive cycle paths; bicycle-rental businesses operate across the island.
Car rental
Car and motorcycle rental
Numerous vehicle-rental offices operate across the island, useful for reaching more remote settlements and attractions.
Car rental at the airport
Kos Airport hosts car-rental offices, including Hertz, Sixt, Europcar and AVIS.
Local buses
Intercity buses to island villages
KTEL Kos connects Kos Town with settlements across the island, providing a practical option for car-free travel.
Urban buses in Kos Town
Municipal buses serve Kos Town and areas including Psalidi, Agios Fokas, Lambi, Alikarnassos and Platani. The Kos Near Bus application provides stop and route information.
Urban buses and stop information
The KOS NEAR BUS app provides information about urban bus services, stops, bus arrival times and nearby points of interest.
Intercity buses to Kos Town
Kos KTEL connects Kos Town with several island areas and settlements, including Kefalos, Kardamena, Marmari, Zia, Antimachia, Tigaki, Pyli and Mastichari.
Parking
Parking at Kos Airport
Kos Airport “Ippokratis” provides parking facilities for cars and buses.
Taxi
Taxis in Kos Town
The main taxi rank is on Akti Kountouriotou in Kos Town. The official tourism site provides links to radio-taxi and online-booking services.
Taxis in Kos Town and at the airport
Kos Airport “Ippokratis” provides taxi service, with dedicated official guidance for taxi travel to and from the airport.
Transfers
Pre-booked airport transfers
Licensed private transfer services operate with an airport handling point in Kos Airport’s arrivals hall, supporting pre-booked transfers.
Walking
Walking around the historic centre
Kos Town’s historic centre is suitable for walking, with narrow lanes, archaeological sites and major landmarks around Eleftherias Square.
Getting around Kos Town on foot
Kos Town has a compact urban setting and a network of cycle paths, supporting a combination of walking and cycling for city journeys.
Essentials & services
Useful numbers, emergency services, health, tourist information, accessibility and public services. Specific details include their source.
Accessibility
Beaches marked as easy access
The official tourism website includes an “Easy access” filter and marks beaches including Agios Stefanos, Kardamena, Kochylari and Lagada as easy access.
Emergency services
Local emergency services
For immediate local assistance, the official tourism website lists Kos Hospital, ambulance, police and fire-service contacts.
National emergency numbers
For emergencies in Greece, visitors can call 112, 166 for ambulances, 100 for police and 199 for the fire service.
Emergency services and useful phone numbers
For urgent assistance in Kos, the Municipality’s official tourism website lists contact details for Kos Hospital, the ambulance service, police and fire department.
Healthcare
1566 health information line
The Ministry of Health’s free 1566 line provides general information about health services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Kos Health Centre in Platani
Kos Health Centre is located in Platani, Kos 85300, with telephone number 2242047352 and email kykos@2dype.gov.gr.
Safety information
National emergency numbers
In an emergency in Kos, the national numbers include 112 for European emergency response, 166 for ambulance, 100 for police and 199 for fire services.
Tourist information
Kos Municipality official tourism website
Kos.gr is the official tourism website of Kos, managed by the Municipality of Kos, with visitor, transport and contact information.
Kos tourism office
The Municipality of Kos Tourism Promotion and Development Office provides visitor information by phone at +30 22420 20107.
Useful contacts
Useful transport contacts
The official tourism website lists contact details for the port authority, airport, buses, taxis and Kos Marina.
Official tourist information office
The Municipality of Kos Tourism Promotion & Development Office provides visitor information at +30 22420 20107.
Kos Tourist Police
Kos Tourist Police is listed in the official visitor contacts with telephone number +30 22420 26666.
🆘 112 · European emergency number
24/7 and free. Connects to Police, Fire Service, EKAB ambulance and Coast Guard.
👮 100 · Police emergency response
For immediate police intervention throughout Greece.
🚑 166 · EKAB ambulance
For emergency medical help and transport.
🔥 199 · Fire Service
To report a fire. In immediate danger also use 112.
🛟 108 · Hellenic Coast Guard
For emergencies at ports or at sea.
🧳 1571 · Tourist Police
Tourist Police service line.
Beaches & activities
Beaches, hiking, water activities, boat trips, diving and family options in Кос.
Beaches
Beaches and swimming with varied coastal scenery
Kos offers long sandy beaches, pebbled bays, rocky coves, clear waters and hot springs, providing varied settings for swimming and coastal exploration.
Beaches with wide variety
Kos has a 112-kilometre coastline and dozens of beaches, including sandy shores, pebble coves, rocky inlets, quiet beaches and thermal springs. Twelve coasts are described as Blue Flag awarded.
Boat trips
Boat excursions and seabed exploration
Kos activities include boat tours to explore the seabed, as well as excursions to nearby islands such as Pserimos and Symi.
Diving
Diving experiences for beginners and experienced divers
Kos dive centres are described as catering to beginners and experienced divers, offering diving, snorkelling and PADI courses, including options for children with no prior experience.
Diving among caves, reefs and wrecks
Kos’s volcanic background has created underwater caves and reefs. Suggested sites include Therma, Pserimos and the Thor Star wreck.
Family activities
Easy cycling routes for families
The Tsoukalaria–Bike Park Route 1 is an easy ride through woodland with panoramic views and picnic areas, described as suitable for riders of all levels.
Hiking
Hiking at Paleo Pyli and Mount Dikaios
Kos offers hikes ranging from forest walks to the summit of Mount Dikaios. The Paleo Pyli route combines woodland with a medieval settlement and castle, while the trail from Zia reaches the 846-metre summit with panoramic views.
Hiking at Palio Pyli and Mount Dikaios
Two notable hiking routes lead to Palio Pyli, with its medieval settlement and castle, and Mount Dikaios, Kos’s highest mountain at 846 metres.
Outdoor activities
Mountain biking through forests and mountains
Kos has numerous mountain-bike routes near the island centre, from beginner-friendly rides to more demanding crossings of Mount Dikaios, with views of the Aegean and nearby islands.
Nature walks in Plaka and Tsoukalaria
For gentle nature exploration, the official tourism site highlights Plaka Forest near Antimachia, known for its peacocks and cats, and the woodland around Panagia Tsoukalaria.
Swimming
Swimming and snorkelling across varied seabeds
Kos offers swimming and snorkelling options ranging from sandy beaches with shallow water to rocky areas and varied underwater landscapes. Agios Stefanos is highlighted for swimming towards the islet of Kastri.
Water sports
Water sports at organised beach areas
Water sports are available at organised coastal areas across Kos, including Psalidi, Lambi, Kardamena, Kefalos, Tigaki, Marmari and Mastichari.
Windy areas for windsurfing and kitesurfing
Marmari, Tigaki, Mastichari and Kefalos are identified as popular areas for windsurfing and kitesurfing because of frequent winds.
Extensive water sports on organised beaches
Kos offers windsurfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing, parasailing, SUP, jet skiing, kayaking, flyboarding and inflatable rides. Key areas include Psalidi, Lambi, Kardamena, Kefalos, Tigaki, Marmari and Mastichari.
Culture & history
Museums, archaeological sites, monuments, religious sites and cultural venues. Confirm hours and tickets with the official source before visiting.
Archaeological sites
Asclepieion: sanctuary, healing centre and medical school
Kos’s major archaeological monument develops across three terraces and is associated with the cult of Asclepius, healing and medical teaching.
Asklepieion of Kos
The Asklepieion is one of Kos’s principal archaeological sites, closely associated with the ancient cult of Asklepios and the island’s medical heritage.
Epigraphical Collection of the Asklepieion
The collection explores the cult of Asklepios, ancient religion and sacred laws through inscriptions originating mainly from Kos’s Asklepieion.
Cultural venues
Roman Odeon
The Roman Odeon in the town centre was built in the 2nd century AD and could accommodate about 750 spectators. Restored marble seating and mosaics survive.
Events
Local Cultural Traditions and Events
Kos’s cultural traditions include religious celebrations, festivals, honey fairs, folkloric customs and revivals of ancient or local traditions.
Monuments
The Archaeological Museum as a starting point for a cultural route
Located on Eleftherias Square, the museum provides a central introduction to finds from the Ancient Agora, Western Archaeological Zone, Odeon and Casa Romana.
Castle and medieval settlement of Old Pyli
The medieval settlement and castle of Old Pyli date from the 11th century and occupy a naturally fortified hilltop position.
Ancient Agora of Kos
The Ancient Agora was the commercial and social centre of the ancient city. The archaeological zone also includes fortifications, sanctuaries, houses and part of the ancient harbour.
Kos Town’s Multicultural Historic Landscape
Kos Town brings together remains from the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, medieval, Ottoman and Italian periods, creating a concentrated historic landscape for exploration.
Casa Romana (Roman Villa)
Casa Romana is a restored Roman house with three courtyards, frescoes, mosaics and marble floors, displaying pottery, coins, glassware and sculptures.
Museums
Epigraphical Collection of the Asclepieion
The collection illuminates the cult of Asclepius, ancient religion and sacred laws through inscriptions mainly originating from the Asclepieion.
Kos Archaeological Museum: from Prehistory to the Hellenistic period
The museum presents Kos’s history through finds from sanctuaries, the Ancient Agora, the Odeon and the Roman Villa. It occupies a protected building from the Italian period.
Archaeological Museum of Kos
Located in Kos Town, the museum presents finds from excavations across the island, especially the Ancient Agora and Western Archaeological Zone, with sculptures and mosaics spanning antiquity to the late Roman period.
Religious sites
Basilicas of Agios Stefanos
At Kamari Bay near Kefalos, two Early Christian basilicas survive, dating from the 5th and 6th centuries AD, with mosaic remains and a baptistery.
Sights & day trips
Landmarks, villages, nature, viewpoints, protected areas and day-trip ideas around Кос.
Landmarks
Aspri Petra Cave
Located on Mount Zini near Kefalos, the cave was used as a place of worship from the Late Neolithic period.
Old Pyli and Its Medieval Castle
Old Pyli is an abandoned medieval fortified settlement on a wooded slope, with a castle dating from the 11th century.
Antimachia Castle and Kefalos Bay Views
Antimachia’s Venetian castle stands above the surrounding area and offers panoramic views towards Kefalos Bay.
Ancient Agora and Western Archaeological Zone
Around Eleftherias Square, visitors can walk through the historic centre and Old Town before visiting the Ancient Agora and Western Archaeological Zone.
Kos Town: Neratzia Castle and Hippocrates’ Plane Tree
In Kos Town’s historic centre, Phoinikon Street leads to the bridge, the Plane Tree of Hippocrates and the entrance to the Medieval Castle of the Knights, beside the Loggia Mosque.
Nature
Plaka Forest
Plaka Forest is one of Kos’s characteristic natural landscapes, known for peacocks and walks through a pine-covered setting.
Plaka Forest
West of Antimachia, Plaka’s pine forest offers shaded woodland walks and includes the chapel of Agios Ioannis Prodromos.
Protected areas
Wetlands and Salt Pans for Birdwatching
The Tigaki salt pans and Psalidi wetland are notable places for observing migratory and resident birds.
Psalidi Wetlands
About 4 km from Kos Town, Psalidi is a protected coastal wetland and stopover for migratory birds such as flamingos, herons and ducks.
Tigaki Salt Lake: Natura 2000 Wetland
Between Tigaki and Marmari, the former salt pans form a Natura 2000 protected area important for migratory birds including flamingos, pelicans and herons.
Scenic routes
Traditional Villages Scenic Route
This circular route starts at Messaria and passes through wooded landscapes, Haihoutes, Asomatos and Zia, combining nature with traditional settlements.
Viewpoints
Mount Dikaios
Mount Dikaios is Kos’s highest mountain, offering hiking landscapes and views towards nearby islands and the opposite coast.
Zia: Mountain Village with Panoramic Views
Zia sits on the slopes of Mount Dikeos and offers panoramic views over Kos’s coastline and the nearby islands of Kalymnos and Pserimos.
Villages
Mountain Villages with Panoramic Views
Zia, Asfendiou, Lagoudi and Haihoutes stand out for traditional architecture, mountain landscapes and views towards the coastline.
Kefalos and Palatia
Kefalos combines a traditional hilltop settlement with archaeological remains at Palatia, including a Temple of Demeter, a Hellenistic theatre and Panagia Palatiani overlooking the area.
Palio Pyli: Medieval Settlement and Castle
Above Pyli, the ruins of the medieval settlement and castle of Palio Pyli form a distinctive mountain attraction with panoramic Aegean views.
Food & gastronomy
Local products, markets, culinary traditions, wineries and food experiences. Specific information includes its source.
Culinary traditions
Traditional recipes and local cheeses
Local cuisine includes traditional recipes and distinctive products such as mizithra and wine cheese, linked to the island’s food production and customs.
Mediterranean cuisine based on local produce
Kos cuisine follows the Mediterranean diet and makes extensive use of fresh products from the island’s agriculture, livestock farming and fishing.
Tomato spoon sweet
Tomato spoon sweet is a characteristic traditional dessert associated with Kos’s culinary identity.
Kos cuisine shaped by Mediterranean and Ottoman influences
Kos’s traditional gastronomy is based on local produce, the Mediterranean diet, and a blend of Aegean recipes with Ottoman influences.
Food experiences
Honey and olive-oil producer visits
Visitors can visit family-run beekeeping units, taste local honey and see how extra-virgin olive oil is processed.
Vineyard wine-tasting experiences
Kos wine experiences combine vineyard visits with tastings of varieties such as Malagouzia, Assyrtiko, Kydonitsa, Syrah and Merlot.
Wine, honey and olive-oil tasting experiences
Kos offers visits to vineyards and beekeeping units, wine tasting, and opportunities to learn about olive-oil production.
Local products
Honey, olive oil and island produce
Visitors can look for local honey, extra-virgin olive oil, melons, watermelons, tomatoes and other seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Wine cheese and local dairy products
Kos wine cheese is matured in red wine and is a distinctive island product; shops also offer mizithra, graviera, kefalotyri and other local dairy products.
Honey, olive oil and local wines
Kos’s key local food products include honey, extra virgin olive oil, and wines made from indigenous local varieties.
Kos fruits and vegetables
Kos’s fertile land produces local watermelons, melons, oranges, figs, tomatoes, lettuce, and other fresh produce.
Kos wine cheese / Possa cheese PGI
Kos’s distinctive wine cheese, known as Krasotyri or Possa cheese, is matured in red wine and is registered as a Protected Geographical Indication product.
Markets
Local market and producer shops
Local products, fruit and vegetables are available in Kos’s local market, island shops and visitable production sites.
Local markets and producer shops
Visitors can seek traditional products in Kos’s local market and shops, or taste them at visitor-friendly production sites.
Restaurants
Restaurants using local ingredients
Kos restaurants combine local ingredients with traditional recipes, ranging from tavernas and seafood restaurants to modern creative cuisine.
Wineries
Wineries and Kos wines
Kos has an established modern wine production using local and international grape varieties, including wines covered by a Protected Designation of Origin.
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