Kos > Kos Experience

Advantages: Some lively parts & some very quiet parts!Rent a quadbike!
Disadvantages: Packed in Summer,do not book with Manos!

...ACCOMODATION On arrival in Kos we piled into a coach, at about 10pm, and were escorted to our hotel, the Daphne appartments. We were staying in Kardamena which is the liveliest part of Kos. Having been to a Greek island every year of my life, due to my Dad's love of Greece, I pretty much knew what to expect when it comes to Greek accomodation. White tiled floors, white walls, white bedsheets and faulty electrics, and this is exactly what the Daphne ...
...English who have moved to Kos for the summer months. If you go out often enough they get to know you and will give you free drinks. And, unlike in some places, they do not bully you into going in to the bars. They simply try to lure you in with the ludicrously cheap drinks prices! BEWARE of the measures, they dont measure any spirits out they just throw them in!! I got alcohol poisoning on the last night of the holiday, and it was so severe I didnt ... Read review

Advantages: A long way from Kardemna
Disadvantages: Two weeks is never long enough

...Robert and I traveled to Kos September 07 and only came back Oct 07. As we stayed in Kefalos at the Pantheon just along from the big Club Med, (well up the hill from there). We had wonderful views over the whole of the bay and out over to Nysros and 4 other islands. The sea was so blue for the whole of the 2 weeks and the sky was even bluer. The sun shone from morning till night and as we were lucky enough to have the full moon in the evening it ...
...of Kefalos with it's ruins and old windmill. To walk from the harbor up takes about 25 minuets but there are steps 100 plus in two sections. The first are straight up and the second are on a double steep bend just at the top. Once you have managed them just across the road is a little taverna the sells fresh squeezed lemon juice and orange juice. I managed the orange but Robert had the lemon. Very, very refreshing........ We walked around the town ... Read review

Advantages: CHEAP, LIVELY FUN RESORT, LOTS TO DO, GET FOR ALL AGES
Disadvantages: NONE I CAN THINK OF

...had never even heard of kos but we was told it was a very lively young place to go so we booked it, I came to kos in august 2005, the airport is a nightmare its so small it took us about 3 hours to be able to get our bags, then the trip to the hotel was about half an hour maybe longer i didnt really notice i was having fun looking around. The hotel we stayed in was the kardamos which was a really friendly hotel the staff are so nice and helpful, ...
...them and pick it up when you get back which is a really good idea as there is a fine for losing it. The rooms were really basic but great for a clubbing holiday which is what I was on. Its actually really cheap to eat and drink in kos, grab the Pr's outside the bars and restaurants if they don't grab your first they can give you some great deals. The food portions are massive we hardly ever finished a whole meal. It is a very active resort and I ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful, friendly, so so much to do
Disadvantages: the shingle beach

Kos is a Greek island in the Dodecanese, next to the Gulf of Kos which with a population of roughly 22,000. The island was once ruled by the Venetian and this is evident in many of the Kos Town buildings. Kos Town is a marvelous mix of history, nightlife and culture and is an excellent location for a bit of island hopping. It really does have it all! Some of the best service I have ever had in restaurants has been in Kos, it's the only place I ...
...The main reason we chose Kos initially was because there were plenty of ferries which leave the harbour and go to other Greek Islands. Islands which can be visited are Bodrum - which is actually in Turkey but only a couple of hours on the Ferry. You can visit Rhodes for the day which is fantastic. You can also visit the islands of Pserimos, Nisyros and Kalymnos. Being the exploring type of couple we are - we done them all and there is something for ... Read review

Advantages: Gorgeous island, lovely people, paradise
Disadvantages: Perhaps not as suitable for families

Kos is absolutely stunning. Let's put it this way if I could only holiday in one place for the rest of my life then it would have to be Kos. It's an island that has a bit to offer to all holiday makers whatever your taste or preference, although not so much catering for younger families as some of the Spanish resorts. There are 4 main resorts offering different attractions for different people. There are other places on the island but more difficult ...
...of shops. Tingaki - Near Kos Town, plenty of bars etc but quieter than the town. Kefalos - My personal favourite, offers plenty of watersport activities for those interested, again plenty of places to eat and drink but not aimed at the younger "clubbing" market. Kardamena - Favoured by the 18-30 crew, ideal for those who want late nights (or early mornings!) lots of bars, clubs etc. Although only a small island it's steeped in history, hire a ... Read review