Things to do in Kos Island

  1. You can taste fresh seafood in the taverns around the harbor. You can eat at places like Barbouni, Nick the Fisherman or Yorgo.
  2. In Agios Stefanos, you can walk through the historical ruins and swim in the sea.
  3. You can see the plane tree under whose shadow Hippocrates is said to have lectured. The nearby Gazi Hasan Pasha Mosque is a reminder of the quiet harmony of different cultures.
  4. Climb the Neratzia Castle. It's nice to see the view together in the traces of history.
  5. Visit Ktima Marangos - The Traditional House of Kefalos in Kefalos, which dates back over 100 years.
  6. Visit Casa Romana and the Roman Odeon. Seeing the traces of antiquity on the stone walls is awe-inspiring.
  7. Sit by the sea in Kardamaina and have a drink to the sound of the waves. The daily hustle and bustle is a bit distant there.
  8. In Antimachia you'll find an old windmill, a historic castle and small chapels inside, which you can visit.
  9. Watch the sunset in Zia. Sit in a taverna and watch the landscape slowly fade into evening color. The simplicity of that moment will stay with you for a long time.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Kos Island Hotels page.