Advantages: Good weather. Plenty of good beaches. Small enough to explore. Friendly locals. ferries available for 'Island Hopping' Disadvantages: Nightmare Airport. Queues are the norm even for night flights. High season main beaches get very crowded. Limited cuisine. Not for those seeking 4 /5 Star Hotel standards
...read on. I now Kos , I have an apartment there, (yes are'nt I lucky). For nature lovers.
The salt lake between Tigaki and Marmari is a must for early season bird watchers.(May/June) Expect flamingos, herons, bee eaters ,cranes,kingfishers and many more. This coast has a good breeze, that makes sunbathing comfortable, but dont be deceived it is so easy to get badly burnt here. Dont spare the sun lotion. Also excellent swimming here.
Be aware. this ... ...nudists, but its not compulsory.
Plaka Forrest is another unadvertised beauty spot. Take the road around the airport perimeter , heading towards Kefalos,until you come to a small chapel on your right, turn off here and follow the road down through the pine forrest A small bridge crosses a stream which dries up almost completely in mid summer. here you will find communal bbq pits and pine table benches. Do as the Greeks do bring a bbq. You will have ...
peterpansfriend 07.11.2004
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This holiday in Kos is quite possibly the best holiday we have been on. It was taken as a late deal and only cost us £100 each plus £20 for insurance through Travel Choice. We particularly wanted to go to Greece as we had heard such good reports about the weather and things to do. The apartments that we stayed in were fairly basic but this didnt matter at all as we were hardly ever there. Trips were really good value if booked off site, not from ... ...volcano under the sea bed causes bubbles, just like a jacuzzi all around you! Another trip worth doing is up to the highest point of the Island to Zia which is a little village which offers all its own produce, lace, spices,pottery etc to holiday makers. There is a super restuarant there which offers a rooftop area where you can enjoy views all around the island. Although we didnt have time there is also the option of a day trip to Turkey which is ...
PaulaJC 04.11.2000
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Advantages: everything Disadvantages: can become very hot 40 degrees plus
...10mins on the bus to Kos town. Kos is a very small island and a very beautiful one at that. Tingaki is a fairly small and quiet village in comparison to the neighbouring Kos town, which is much for the younger and livelier generation. There are plenty of watersports to keep you occupied throughout the day. The sea was very warm and there are miles of sandy white beaches. We took the opportunity to go on some of the excursions; the lazy day cruise, ...
ejp79 28.07.2000
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Advantages: great beaches, historic places, good nightlife Disadvantages: not much
...or six Greek islands, but Kos is still my favourite. Kos is one of the most beautiful and sunniest islands in the Aegean Sea. It is the third biggest of the Dodecanese (meaning twelve in greek) Islands. It has historic monuments, beautiful weather virtually all year round and it's white sand beaches are lapped by crystal clear water. Am I painting an enticing picture so far?
Kos Town is the Island's capital and there you can get away from beachlife ... ...by visiting the historic monuments. The town has modern broad streets bordered with trees, big squares, and houses with gardens. You will hit by the fact that there are so much greenery and trees around, fir, pine tree, cypress, eucalyptus, oak, jarmine, lilac, acacia and hibiscus. Take a stroll on the rock paved streets of the old town where you will find more tourist shops and when it gets dark there is a variety of restaurants and tavernas with ...
flashpointz 21.09.2000
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Kos is the most peacful and relaxing holiday you could ever wish ford.
I have been to Kos around 4 times, my partner has been around 10 times!!!
No matter when you go the scenery is always beautiful and the weather is to die for!
We visit Kos Town which is lovely and peaceful, a stones throw away from the hustle and bustle of the shops and bars, you can walk to the old town where all the activity is in 5mins.
A must for people visiting Kos is ... ...suggest staying in Lambi in Kos Town it is only 5-10mins walk from the main shops and bars but it also has a few family run tavernas and restaurants which are all amazing and the many hotels that Lambi does offer are all either next to te beach or a very short stroll away. All the hotels are family run and are well looked after, everyone is always willing to help, a few hotels i would recommend would be the Alice Springs..the owners are lovely and ...
kibbles88 30.07.2008
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...different destinations in Greece but Kos has to be my favourite, I went with a group of friends and stayed in the 18-30's resort of Kardamena. The holiday was super we had a fab time on the beach every day with all the water sports. Then at night was party time. The place really came alive the thing that I found good was all the only fools and horses bars, This I found amusing as some people just sat in the bar and watched tv all day.
Even though ... ...second week we decided to travel round the island and hired a car, where the island is so small we managed to see everything. Overall the only bad point to the holiday was the mosquitos as there seemed to be more in Kos than anywhere else in greece. ...
mazie200 12.06.2001
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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 ...
porkiezzzz 25.04.2006
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...come flooding back to me. Kos was recommended by a friend, and I am so glad that I listed to their recommendation. When we arrived in the middle of the night, the air was wet and extremely sauna like. On the transfer to our hotel, it was pitch black and difficult to know exactly how Kos looked. However, on waking the next morning, I made my way to the balcony and the sight that greeted me was truly breathtaking - the beautiful harbour leading out ... ...was around twenty minutes away. Kos town is the heart of the island, a bustling hive of activity, with many restaurants and bars. At the harbourside, the locals hand out fliers detailing their various boat trips, etc. I would recommend the day trip to Bodrum in Turkey. The boat trip is only one hour, lunch is provided in a very quaint litle taverna and you are left to your own devices following lunch. All of this is roughly £10 per person, and worth ...
chris1980 16.05.2004
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Advantages: Nice and hot with a lovely cooling breeze Disadvantages: 4 hour flight
...of island with Kardamena and Kos Town being the livlier places for pubs and clubs, although in September it was starting to run down for the year.
Getting around the island is hard slog as the buses run at GMT time (Greek Maybe Time) and i would suggest either hiring a car or like us a quad bike which gets you from A to B at a nice pace.
For those of you with a love of fresh fish, finding a fresh fish taverna might be harder than you think. We ... ...hunting spurt in September.
Kos airport was a nightmare, when you arrive you will have to wait outside in a queue until your luggage and yourself are put through xray machines and metal detectors. Once your in the airport is tiny and was packed to the brim. We decided to head off for a coffee which was very expensive and it was only then that we noticed from our advantage point that our flight was bording. There was no call put out for our flight, ...
borsus 21.09.2004
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Advantages: GOOD WEATHER,GREAT LOCALS,AFFORDABLE FOR COUPLES AND FAMILIES,LOTS TO DO! Disadvantages: YOU WON'T WANT TO COME BACK!
I WANTED TO ADD TO THIS SUBJECT FROM MY EXPERIENCE OF LIVING IN COS.
I LIVED THERE FOR A YEAR AFTER BEING MADE REDUNDANT AND FEEL I HAVE SOMETHING TO ADD TO THE OPPINIONS ALREADY GIVEN.
IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE TIMES OF MY LIFE BECAUSE LIVING AMONGST THE PEOPLE OF KARDAMENA WITH THERE HOSPITALITY AND FRIENDLINESS WAS A TOTAL JOY. I GOT TO SPEND A LOT OF TIME WITH THEM AND THEY HELPED ME WITH MY GREEK, SHARED LOCAL RECIPES AND OF COURSE ... ...GORGEOUS FROM THE NUDE BEACH BEYOND THE AEGEAN VILLAGE TO BANANA BEACH HALF WAY TO COS TOWN. TAKE A TRIP UP THE MOUNTAINS AND YOU CAN SEE THE WHOLE ISLAND AND TURKEY NOT TOO FAR AWAY. SPEND A NIGHT UP THERE AND YOU WILL NOT SEE A BETTER SUNSET/SUNRISE AS LONG AS YOU HAVE A HOLE WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE!
THERE'S ALSO A PLACE CALLED BUBBLE BEACH WHICH IS A REALLY SHALLOW STRETCH AND HAS AREA'S WHERE NATURAL GAS SURFACES. IT'S NOT TOO FAR FROM COS ...
GIBBO 10.05.2001
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Advantages: Beautiful Island, good weather, fantastic nightlife, safe, cheap, great atmosphere Disadvantages: toilets, airport
...back from a week in Kos staying in Kardamena and I can honestly say I had the best week of my life!
Kardamena is the most lifely area of Kos and I would highly reccomend it to anyone who wants a holiday with fantastic nightlife. So much so me and my friend plan on returning to Kos next summer to work for three months! Yet even though the town is lively at night and filled with young people dont let this put you off as the music turns off at twelve ... ...day trip to a water park and kos town which was the other side of the island and this journey took 30 minuites. Therefore everything is accessible and theres plenty to do and see.
I would highly reccomend taking a holiday to kos, especially Kardamena. The island is amazing. ...
beaualways 30.08.2008
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Advantages: everything, the people, the place, the food, the facilities! Disadvantages: none!
...that there is something in kos for everyone. having stayed in kardamena every time i have visited kos, and worked in kardamena in 2006, i have some excellent memories and lots of friends there. kardamena however, was but a base for me, and i have made time to visit all of the small towns and beaches around the island. from the little taverna in tingaki, to the busstling scandanavian scene in kos town you are made as welcome as you would ever wish ... ...you. working in kos is great, and a great way to make new friends, and pass the summer months if you are a student, or just get sick of work and fancy a change like me ;)
the waterpark in kos opened in 2006 and is a big hit with all who visit, and well worth the 30 minute journey from all of the major towns. the food in kos is amazing, and typically greek, and to a very high standard. restaurants to try in kardamena include the avle, just behind ...
geordiepaul777 24.08.2008
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Advantages: Quiet, peaceful and a place to reflect Disadvantages: No music after 12!
...and drug sessions.
Thankfully, Kos was nothing like that. We stayed in a town called Kardemena, which is a quiet little fishing village built from the harbour up, directly across the water from Turkey. The sea was always a beautiful shade of deep blue and the air was also crisp and warm, with that lovely feeling of comfort and cosyness wherever you go.
Very few touts to be seen; hardly anyone was tugging at our arm as we walked down the street ... ...beach.
I stayed in Kos for two weeks, four star and it worked out at about £250 for the package and about £300 on food for the fortnight - not too bad at all and we ate in a different restaraunt every night, plenty of variety indeed.
Only drawback that some might find is a local law that doesn't allow bars and restaraunts to play music after midnight. Although this really didnt bother me at all.
I would definitely recommend this location to holidaymakers ...
FollowTheCAT 15.07.2004
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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 ...
sarahjayne87 30.03.2007 (31.03.2007)
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Advantages: weather, bars and restaurants, bus service and Greek people. Disadvantages: Kos town is very lively after 11pm for families with young children. beaches mainly stoney
...Psalidi about 5 miles from Kos town. Near enough to be a short and froquent bus ride away but far enough to be away from the crowds. Kos town is a superb place with many sites. Best restaurants were the Stadium on the front about 1/2 mile back to Psalidi, also the restaurant by Hippocrates tree was 1st class as was the El Paso. Bodrum in Turkey is a must if only for the fabulous 'hookey' gear. It is so cheap. Another must is Zia in the mountains ... ...before sunset to see one of the most spectacular sun sets.Although the weather was beautiful (we did not see a cloud for 2 weeks)there is a nice breeze which makes it feel cooler. Kos will be fondly remembered by our family (kids 10yo boy and 15yo girl)for a long time. ...
h1ggers 12.08.2001
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