Location: Kos
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Things to do in Kos, South Aegean: The Best Nature & Parks
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.
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1. Psilos Gremos Beach
2. Dikeos Mountain
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By L7768EQdavidd - Devon, United Kingdom
Mount Dikeos is the tallest mountain on Kos at 846 metres high it is an imposing feature on the landscape. Our first venture on to the mountain was when we drove from Kardamena to the mountain towns of Pyli and Amaniou then finally arriving in Zipari. It was an experience driving along narrow mountain roads enjoying the rugged contours of the limestone and volcanic landscape of dramatic cliffs and valleys. Totally contrasting with the lush pine forestry and various other trees and bushes. Another day we drove to the picturesque mountain Town Zia Lagoudi, very popular to see the sunset from here. It was another opportunity for us to enjoy the scenery and explore the delightful town of Zia. We also drove to see the Asklepieion of Kos which is in located in the lower part of the mountain range. Our final encounter with Mount Dikeos was when we returned to visit Paleo Pyli (Castle) and Old Pyli more treasures of the mountain. While driving from Kefalos to Kos Mount Dikeos is a visible companion for a good bit of the journey.
3. Kata Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Oakley12_12 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Hard to find words to express the natural beauty of the sand and water at Kata beach, such an array of changing colours. A very pleasant walk of about 1 hour 40 minutes if you are on holiday in Kefalos. There is a sign to the beach a little way past the 2nd church. The track to the beach goes past a goat farm but the free roaming goats move out of your way! The beach was deserted when i visited, just the way i like it. Take a bag with you so you can take some of the plastic rubbish away that has been washed up- straws, bottles, fishing net, a large assortment of beach shoes..and...you've guessed it...facemasks!!
4. 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.
5. 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
6. Agios Theologos Beach
7. Achinos Beach
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
