Hotels Kos
What to see by car: Kos
 
Nowhere is too far away in Kos and there is much to see on a typical driving
tour; from outstanding beaches, quaint fishing villages and ancient ruins, to
fertile and well-tilled plains and hilly country.
The beaches just east of Kos town are among the least congested on the island,
probably because they're pebbled rather than sandy. Even so, the view is splendid
and the nearby hot springs are worth a good soak. The north side of the island
is best for windsurfing; try Tingaki and Marmara, where everything you need
can be rented on the beach. Opposite, on the southern coast, Kamel Beach and
Magic Beach are less congested than Paradise Beach, which lies between them.
The most remote and authentic region of the island is comprised of the forests
and mountains stretching from just beyond Platani all the way to Plaka in the
south. The mountain villages of this region were once the true centre of the
island. Starting from about a mile outside Kos town, the journey will take you
through a number of traditional island villages, including the ruins of old
Pili, a mountaintop castle growing so organically out of the rock that you might
miss it. For a magnificent view of Kos island and the sea, stop off in Zia,
which also has a Greek art shop and ceramics shop to occupy you.
Another interesting drive and one for those looking to get away from the crowds,
is to the southwest coast and Sunset Wave Beach below Ayios Theologos; where
the Vavithis family, including some members repatriated from North America,
maintain a restaurant offering a meal in a most enjoyable setting.
Selection of hotels in this region:
Poseidon Hotel | | Blue Sea Beach Hotel | |
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full list of hotels and online booking
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