Location: Kos
Top Things to do in Kos
Things to do in Kos, South Aegean: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Kos or Cos (English: /kɒs/ or /kɔːs/) (Greek: Κως, Greek pronunciation: [kos]) is a Greek island, part of the Dodecanese island chain in the southeastern Aegean Sea, off the Anatolian coast of Turkey. Kos is the third largest island of the Dodecanese by area, after Rhodes and Karpathos; it has a population of 33,388 (2011 census), making it the second most populous of the Dodecanese, after Rhodes. The island measures 40 by 8 kilometres (25 by 5 miles), and is 4 km (2 miles) from the coast of the ancient region of Caria in Turkey. Administratively, Kos constitutes a municipality within the Kos regional unit, which is part of the South Aegean region. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is Kos town.
Restaurants in Kos
1. Eleftherias Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,477 reviews
Reviewed By missbrowneyesxx - Norwich, United Kingdom
In the centre of Kos town you will find this very attractive square. Great place to have a coffee and people watch. Small market for gifts next to the church, which is a worth a visit.
2. The Antimachia Windmill
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Littlelucys - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A total find. Run by the most lovely people who were so welcoming and helpful. The windmill is interesting to see working up close, you even get a go of turning the entire top into the wind! The cookies and breadsticks are delicious.
3. The Basilica of Agios Stefanos
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4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By petrosSL - Slough, United Kingdom
Can be accessed from the main road or from the beach. It is nice to be able relax amongst the ancient ruins with great views towards Agios Nikolaos.
4. Mylotopi
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4.5 based on 243 reviews
The traditional village "Mylotopi" located at the island of Kos allows the visitor to tour six 19th century architectural landmarks- a windmill, an oven, a house, a tunnel, a tunnel, a cafe / a restaurant - reviving the conditions of the inhabitants of Kefalos village almost a century ago.
Reviewed By jacnis - London, United Kingdom
Visited today mylotopi for lunch, the food was delicious ,the staff was very friendly. After our lunch we visited on the back the museum area which we enjoyed very much..The restoration of that old windmill was just amazing , the traditional house made us feel we were back on those days, melina the donkey was also one of the highlights. After our visit we got a shot of cinnamon syrup and also tried out a bread made from the flour of the windmill local cheese and fresh tomato... It was really worth it and interesting.. If you are near you should pay a visit..We strongly recommend it.
5. Turkish Bath House
6. Eastern Gate of Ancient Agora
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 82manuelal - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
It was the Hellinistik and the Roman period and had a center of commerce near the port; At this time the Ancient Agora was built and had shops and a large market and places; also Roman Temples were constructed and very nice Roman Villas; a very nice Roman Villa offers a museum, (Casa Romana) ; Later on at Christian and Byzantine times were constructed churches; Kos was and is a wonderful place, so it changed hands many times; The Ancient Agora is a must to visit.
7. Archaelogical Site Of The Harbour Quater-agora
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 82manuelal - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
So nice to visite the Archaelogical Site of the harbour, if you have time to stroll here it's magic, you discover a lot, be your personal guide, interesting ruins, mosaics, columns, qnd very nice stones of temples, the Agora is a must to visit.
8. Antimachia Castle
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4.0 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By 82manuelal - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
The Castle of Antimachia is on a hill near Kardamena and overlook the bay and the island in a quit atmosphere, and is constructed by the Johaniter knights; there are an inscription what you can read over the second portal, that the fortress was elarged at last in 1404; the ruins has big walls of a m of large and they are aged of fast 6 centurys; In the midle is a little chapel Ag. Paraskevi; there is a coat of arms of a knight with a date 1520; the little church is closed and will be opened only on 24 July for a feast; By clear and sunny weather the panorama view is splendid and you see to the island Nisseros.
9. Dolphin Square
10. The Antimachia Windmill
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By LeeW2129 - Javea, Spain
So glad we came here ! You are told from the off that the windmill tour is free but you are expected to buy something from the shop (absolutely worth it !) Really friendly people who invited to take a seat whilst we sampled a free tray with a selection of their delicious biscuits and breadsticks made from the flour ground in the windmill from locally sourced wheat. Inside the windmill was really interesting and we were shown how everything works and how the flour is produced. They started the mill and (as it was a windy day) the sails were flying round at an impressive rate ! Inside the grindstones were spinning really fast and it was exciting to be in there with everything working! . We really enjoyed visiting this place and its great for families with kids or couples alike. Excellent experience and the cookies were awesome - we bought bags of them for a bargain 2.5 euro per bag to enjoy later in the week .
