Location: Kos
Top Things to do in Kos
What to do and see in Kos, South Aegean: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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. Exotic Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By ValzAgain
The beach is a few kilometres along the coast from the Blue Lagoon resort, where we were staying, and well worth the walk from there. There’s a carpark above it, and it should be easy to reach by car. The sand is soft and the water translucent. Loungers and umbrellas are available for hire, but we didn’t bother. Further out into the water, there are flat rocks like those lining much of the coast in this area, but they aren’t a problem. This is a nudist beach. I’m not into nude sunbathing (too pale to tan!), but it’s the best way to swim.
2. Kamari Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By Santorini-iPhoto - Santorini, Greece
Excellent beach, crystal clear waters. Although it was kinda windy day I had a really good time swimming in that beautiful seaside
3. Agios Theologos Beach
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Kavo Paradiso Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 578 reviews
Reviewed By doppelganger_et - Thessaloniki, Greece
The long and hard drive, is definitely worth the visit. Glorious beach, with many places to chill. There's a small beach bar, but make sure to supply what you need, before sundown. By far the best place in Kos.
7. Agios Fokas Beach (Psalidi)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By m4rus4ki - Athens, Greece
Very nice beach to explore the underwater world. Half of the beach is organised and the rest is free, there is also a nice bar with good music with and shower.
8. Agios Stefanos Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,548 reviews
Reviewed By 372elifg - Istanbul, Turkey
İf ı compare Agios Stefanos with Paradise bech ı prefer Agios, shallow water good for kids and very clear crystal water with sandy beach, small island just by crosa swiming is good challenge, in the beach just few shades but go early to get the under trees????ı loved to swim there very nice beach but facility aroumd so be prepare yourself to be in the beach all day long
9. Lagada Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By U2560NFjasonw
A lovely small quiet beach with a great food van above it serving cold beers and lovely food. 8 Euros for 2 beds and a parasol. We went at the beginning of October and it was not busy (Also due to COVID etc) so I don't know if it would get busy at peak times. It's one of the nicest beaches on the island and well worth a visit.
10. Tigaki Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,663 reviews
Reviewed By tropicallovers24 - Downham Market, United Kingdom
We rented a couple of sun beds from Roosters beach bar, they were 4 euros each and came with a comfortable cushion and a large parasol. They offered food and drink service to your sun bed, food nice and reasonably priced. Staff friendly. Lots of cats! (Not on the actual beach though!) The water is crystal clear and shallow for ages to walk out. Completely sandy too. Water sports nearby, offering jet skis, pedalos with slides etc. Massages offered by people walking up and down, although they don’t bother you. Large donuts being sold, looked nice, didn’t try though! Lovely day out!
