Location: Kos
Top Things to do in Kos
Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Kos, South Aegean
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. Eva Cruises
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 422 reviews
Treat yourself to our unique day cruise, snorkle in crystalclear waters, chill out at our beautiful bay of Kalymnos and enjoy our delicious rich BBQ. Explore the small village of Pserimos or just relax on the sandy beach. Departing from the harbour at: 10.15 Returning at 18.00 Lassen Sie sich verwöhnen auf unserer individuellen Tagestour. Entspannen Sie in der einsamen Bucht von Kalymnos, schnorcheln Sie in kristallklarem Wasser und geniessen Sie unser leckeres und reichhaltiges BBQ. Entdecken sie im Anschluss das Fischerdorf auf Pserimos oder relaxen sie dort einfach am feinen Sandstrand. Abfahrt vom Hafen: 10.15 Ankunft am Hafen: 18.00
2. Zeus Too
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 78 reviews
A private hire daily luxury cruise that can be tailor made to suit your unique requirements....you make the request and we will do the rest! We can take you cruising to see some of the beautiful sights of Kos and the surrounding islands. The cruise includes champagne breakfast,snacks,BBQ lunch & all beers,wine & soft drinks.
3. Origin Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
The Origin Bar is 24 hrs and have nice atmosphere with a wick selection of music for all age ranges.The bar is known for its friendly staff and original tasty cocktails including the famous 'REFRESHER' There are a variety of things to do such as table tennis, pool and football tables, two big plasma tv's and one projector with all Britich and International Satelite channels, xbox, board games etc. The bar has free WiFi and many events such as Greek nights, Karaoke, disco nights, BBQ, latin nights, live nibhts. All in all - A fun experience for the young and old!
Reviewed By V7521MPandrewg - Bristol, United Kingdom
I loved this bar. I blame this bar for never sleeping :p It was so enjoyable I never wanted to go to bed. Great for a solo traveller like myself. I met so may people here. They do great cocktails, great music and the bar staff are so much fun! Hats off to the guys for being great and full of energy no matter what time of day you go in.
4. Salt Lake Stables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 233 reviews
Salt Lake Stables on the beach. Exclusive horse riding tours for all ages and all abilities. Big selection of horses and ponies. No weight limits. Small intimate groups, and private rides available on request. Adventure tours-sunrise rides, sunset rides, moonlight riding, and swimming trips. All inclusive service including transfer, all riding clothes, (boots, socks, riding trousers, hats, body protectors) and bar service for all riders and non-riding members of their party. Beautiful quiet beach location with no paved roads or traffic. Nice selection of Warmbloods, Arab crosses, and P.R.E. for advanced riders. First-time riders and small children welcome. New for 2019- swimming with your horse at sunrise!
Reviewed By joshaX5874MU
Myself and my partner booked the 2 hour sunset ride as soon as we arrived in Kos, we had emailed prior to going but were kindly advised to check in nearer the date as the weather is unpredictable in late October. Understandable as we have had days of rain during our stay. They gave us a choice of 3 different days to suit our needs which was perfect. The stables arranged a transfer from our hotel much cheaper than any service on the island, given it was a good 15 minutes away from our hotel, so we were much more at ease for this. On arrival, we could see animals freely roaming, we weren't sure if they belonged to the stables but we thought it was a really nice environment for them. There was also a handful of cats and dogs at the stable with wonderful natures which we were told were rescues. This goes to show their love for animals we thought. All the horses appeared very well looked after, groomed, healthy and well natured with people. The stable was also clean and well maintained. We were offered free cold drinks before and after the ride which was a nice touch we didn't expect. Before the ride, we were provided with good quality boots, gloves, riding hats, jodhpurs, riding crops and bumbags to hold phones for picture taking. All sizes were offered and a private changing area was available. This made us feel a lot more prepared for every eventuality. My partner is an experienced rider and she was given respect with her horse. Myself on the other hand, I was a bag of nerves with zero experience. I felt they selected a horse that suited me perfectly as he was very patient and well behaved. He could probably tell I didn't have a clue what I was doing. Throughout the ride we transitioned between walk, trot and canter which were nicely spaced out to allow us to get to grips with our horses. The man leading the group, (I didn't catch his name), identified straight away that I needed a little bit of instruction and he was there for me just the right amount without singling me out. He also looked after every member of the group individually, he knew my partner was a lot more comfortable so gave her the freedom to follow the group. We were in a group of 8 with 2 members of staff who led us to the beach through the dunes at varying paces where we were able to see the sunset on a slow walk back. Finally, the couple running the stable were very warm and friendly and spoke fantastic English. They both put us at ease and gave us the best aspect of our holiday - even from me who has never rode before or even considered it!! Thanks Salt Lake Stables - Josh and Caitlin
5. Olive Wood
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
The original Greek Olive Wood store offers you the opportunity to discover our greek hand made olive wood creations which coming straight from our workshop. In our store you can find a fabulous collection with olive wood utensils - bio-natural cosmetics - backgammons - chess sets - natural jewlry - icons - wonderful artistic designs etc...The shop offers you the difference you need. Special items for Special people.
Reviewed By alandR3599FN - Perth, United Kingdom
The best shop in Kos Town for the perfect and useful things to take home from your holiday in Kos Town. The owner are very helpful in finding the ideal gift. Great shop in Kos old town
6. Sail Kos
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 357 reviews
With over 100,000 nautical miles of sailing experience on various Greek islands, and happy guests from all over the globe we guarantee you the BEST activity away from the crowds! If you are looking to escape the ordinary and want an all-inclusive outdoor activity on Kos island then come sailing with us. We offer Private & Semi Private cruises, the TOP thing to do on Kos island.
7. Agios Theologos Beach
8. Jasmin Private Cruises
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
We ofer private cruises for familys friends and kids maximal 10 person.Short cruises all day cruises private beaches for snorkeling fishing and many more we offer also bbq and drinks on request ...price on request!
9. Odyssey Boat Cruise
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 239 reviews
Every day we travel to 3 beautiful islands: Kalymnos, Plati, Pserimos. During our cruise you will have the chance to swim in crystal clear water and magnificent beaches. Our services include a hearty, greek lunch cooked with the best quality ingredients. Taste our professionally mixed cocktails and enjoy the sun on our relaxing sunbeds. A safe and relaxing cruise for all the family!
10. Plaka Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 457 reviews
Reviewed By pirret - Norwich, United Kingdom
We hired a quad bike for several days and we made several visits to feed the cats and peacocks as we are animal lovers. The cats go crazy for meat and tinned food. We gave the peacocks a variety of watermelon, tomatoes, tinned sweet corn, and bird seed. They also really enjoyed the dry cat food. The forest isn’t difficult to find- it is just behind Kos airport and the clearing where the animals gather is fairly easily accessible via transport- probably not easy to get to if walking though.
