Kos is one of the most beautiful and cosmopolitan islands in Greece. Famous for the beaches and the outstanding food. Enjoy your road trip!
Getting around the island is very easy. Rent a car or a bike from Stamatis Maria rental company and explore the island with its magnificent beaches, rich history and hospitable people.
Kos Town
The vivid capital of the island is steeped in history and the old town walls are still partially intact. You can even visit the Plane Tree of Hippocrates, legend says under this tree Hippocrates taught his students medicine. It’s a great place for a day shopping with winding back streets around shops selling traditional goods and souvenirs and dotted with cafes and bars between to keep you entertained!
You will find long sandy beaches in the town and if you like music along with your sea-tan, the town beach offers many beach bars and many restaurants.
Tigaki
Tigaki is around 30 mins in a taxi from the airport. A very long, sandy beach resort on the north of the island. It’s great for those who prefer a slower pace with a great selection of beach bars and restaurants to choose from. There’s 6km of soft white sand and the chance to give kitesurfing a go or just opt for a pedalo if you want a slower pace. It’s only 11km from Kos Town, so it’s easy to reach for a night out or a day trip by car or a moto. How about visiting Tigaki beach with a beach buggy rented by Stamatis Maria rentals?
Kefalos
Kefalos is a traditional hillside village on the south of the island. It’s 40km from Kos town and approximately 20 minutes from the airport in a taxi. The beach here is one of the prettiest on the island, known as Kamari beach. It’s approximately 2km from Kefalos centre. Also visit Agios Stefanos beach in Kefalos area with a great sandy beach, nice beach restaurants and a few bars. The views in Kefalos area will seduce you! Stamatis Maria car hire company is located also in Kefalos Main road.
Kardamena
Kardamena has a reputation of being a party town and its famous bar street is far from sleepy. Not far from the airport of Kos, Kardamena also provides many options with beautiful restaurants, nice beaches and an active way of summer life.
Head on down to the harbour for a wide choice of restaurants and cocktail bars. Kardamena is also a nice place for families.
Paradise Beach
Paradise beach also known as bubble beach is one of the most famous beaches in Kos. It’s known as bubble beach because volcanic gasses under the shoreline create small bubbles that you can walk through. A great trip for the kids and adults alike, not far from Kefalos area.
Zia
Zia village is another trip that’s highly recommended, a rpad trip to the old-time usually for an evening for a traditional Greek night. Lots of good food, music and dancing are a great way to immerse yourself in the Greek culture.
The Asclepeion
The Asclepeion. (Asklepion) archaeological site on Kos Island is known as the birthplace of Hippocrates, the “Father of Western Medicine.” Hippocrates lived around 460 BC. He liberated medicine from priesthood and wizards. Even today the ethical oath of physicians is the Hippocratic Oath.
Asclepeion is one of the most important archaeological monuments of the island of Kos. This was the finest and most famous hospital of that era. An Asclepeion was a healing temple, sacred to the god Asclepius, the Greek God of Medicine. Here in these healing temples, patients came to receive treatment and prayers.
A German named Herzog discovered the Asclepeion on Kos Island in 1902, at a location pointed out by a resident of Kos, Zaraftis Iakovos. The Asclepeion is located on a hill, 4 kilometers (2 mi) north of Kos town and boasts a tremendous view. The Asclepeion consists of three large terraces that are connected by extra wide steps.
On the third and highest deck was a large marble temple of Asclepios. The middle terrace was the location of the temple of Asclepios, a temple of Apollo and an altar from the fourth century BC. On the first and lowest terrace was a temple dedicated to Xenofontas. The Asclepeion is easily accessible by car. Another option is a mini train that runs on a regular basis. Biking to Asclepion is also popular
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