The town of Kos town founded in 366 bc and has been ever since the capital of the island of Kos. It is situated on the eastern end of the island, and provides access to every part of the island. Seventeen thousand people live in this beautiful place, full of palm trees and colorful flowers.
A cosmopolitan town center, offering a vast range of choices, starting from the magnificent archaeological museum and the ancient market, to a rich modern market and numerous bars & restaurants.
A trade center throughout the centuries, the market of Kos is a real consumer΄s paradise. Little money gets you both quality and quantity, since prices in quality jewellery, clothing and leather gadgets are to be envied. The town of Kos, a crossroad of civilizations, prides itself in its multinationals and beauty formed by a number of cultures.
Conquers and visitors, nations from Europe and Asia, have put their stamp on every and each rock of this place … At the main harbor, cruises from all around the world arrive to meet the beauty of the island.
Kos Town: 800 m
Kos Port: 2 km
Kos International Airport: 25 km
Kos Castle: 1.5 km
Agios Fokas beach: 10 km
Tigaki Beach: 12 km
Ancient Agora: 1.5 km
Tree of Hippocrates: 1.5 km
Asclepieion of Kos: 4.5 km
Archaeological Museum: 1.5 km
Paradise beach: 35 km
Marmari beach: 16 km
Kos is easily accessible either by air from Athens International Airport or other International Airports (and by charter flights) or by ferries from the port of Piraeus (Athens).
by Plane
There are different daily flights from the Athens airport to Kos. For more information:
OLYMPIC AIRLINES: www.olympicair.com
AEGEAN AIRLINES: www.aegeanair.com
SKY EXPRESS: www.skyexpress.gr
ASTRA AIRLINES: www.astra-airlines.gr
EASYJET AIRLINE COMPANY: https://www.easyjet.com/
by Ferry
Different ferries connect daily the port of Piraeus (Athens) to Kos. For more information:
BLUE STAR FERRIES: www.bluestarferries.com
DODEKANISOS SEAWAYS: www.12ne.gr