Kos: Beginners Guide to the Greek Island of Kos Greece

In my beginner's guide to Kos, Greece, in the Aegean, I'll share everything you need to know, including the best time to go, the best areas to stay, the best things to do, great places to eat and drink, and lots more. So go look for your best toga, tie up your sandals, and let's go explore Greece.
TIMECODES
00:00 - Start
00:15 - Where is Kos
00:47 - Best time to go
01:38 - Best areas to stay
03:31 - Getting to/from airport
05:09 - Best things to do
10:34 - Hotels and Accommodation
11:16 - Best beaches
17:05 - Great places to eat and drink
19:46 - the nightlife
21:21 - Bike and car hire
23:08 - Conclusion
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Best Times to Go
If you're looking for the hottest and the busiest, then July and August are definitely for you. For less crowded times, I recommend May or June, or September and even October, which is still pretty hot, averaging mid to high 20s and even low 30s.
Best Areas to Stay
Kos Town: Where everything comes together.
Lambi Beach is about half a mile away.
Tigaki: Best for families with calm shallow waters, and kid-friendly activities.
Marmari: Quiet and a 20-minute drive from Tigaki.
Mastichiari and Psalidi: For surfing and water sports.
Kefelos: For budget-conscious travellers.
Kardamina: Known for its nightlife and one of the best beaches.
Ayos Fokas, Asfendio and Lagoudi Zia: For a relaxing time.
Hotels
All Kos - bit.ly/3XqdSb1
Kos Town - bit.ly/Kos-Town
Kardamena - bit.ly/Kos-Kar...
Kefalos - bit.ly/Kos-Kef...
Lagoudi Zea - bit.ly/Lagoudi...
Lambi - bit.ly/Lambi-B...
Mastichari - bit.ly/Mastichari
Tigaki - bit.ly/Tigaki-...
Agios Fokas - bit.ly/Agios-F...
Getting to/from the Airport
Taxis are available at the airport, but they are metered. Pre-booking is recommended for a fixed price. I rsuggest:
E Transfers Kos 24/7 - [e-mail]
Welcome Pickups - bit.ly/Welcome...
Best Things to Do
Walk around the Kos harbour, visit beaches, and explore archaeological sites like the ancient Agora and the Tree of Hippocrates.
Excursions and Boat Trips: Popular trips include the Three Island day cruise (Pserimos, Kalimnos, and Plati) and a trip to the island of Nisiros.
Food and Drink Experiences- Wine tastings, dinner experiences, cooking classes, olive oil and honey tasting.
Historical and Archaeological Tours: Visit the Asclepion and the Nerantzia Castle.
Adventurous Activities: Horse riding on the beach, beginner scuba diving, jeep safaris, and hiking trails.
Everything - bit.ly/All-Thi...
Likely to Sell Out - bit.ly/3VKzttO
Day Trips - bit.ly/4bXOKNo
Day Cruises - bit.ly/3VLpeoM
Adventure Tours - bit.ly/3xbPwr8
3 Island Cruise - bit.ly/3RqTNxO
3 Island Cruise (Pickup) - bit.ly/4c7U4hh
Nisyros (Volcano) - bit.ly/4c2GM5B
Food & Drink Classes - bit.ly/3RwrBcD
Best Beaches
Ios Stefanos Beach: One of the most Instagrammable beaches.
Marmari Beach: White sand and a great sunset spot.
Tigaki: Crystal clear waters, ideal for kids.
Lambi Beach: Close to Kos town, with beach bars and water sports.
Agios Fokas: A mix of pebbles and sand.
Psaldi Beach: Perfect for wind and kite surfing.
Paradise Beach: Golden sand and shallow waters.
Cavo Paradiso: Wild and rugged, with minimal amenities.
Therma Beach: Natural hot thermal spring leading to a volcanic sandy beach.
Kardamina Beach: LOts of amenities catering to everyone.
Best Places to Eat and Drink
Vouros: Great for breakfast, desserts, and lunches.
Fish House Taverna: Excellent seafood and meat dishes.
Select Restaurant Cafe and MOM'S KITCHEN: Home-cooked meals.
More Cafe Bar and Del Mar Cafe: Great food and atmosphere.
Creper: Offers a wide range of crepes.
Vouros - bit.ly/Vouros
Fish House Taverna - bit.ly/Fish-Ho...
Select Restaurant Cafe - bit.ly/Select-...
Mom's Kitchen - bit.ly/Moms-Ki...
More Cafe Bar - bit.ly/More-Ca...
Del Mare Cafe - bit.ly/Del-Mar...
Crepa and You - bit.ly/Crepa-a...
Nightlife
Omega Sky Bar: Great cocktail bar with views of the town.
Milos Beach Bar: Popular bar on Lambi Beach.
Portico 1943: Sophisticated spots with great drinks.
Mattatoio: A hipster bar on Lambi Beach.
Omega Sky Bar - bit.ly/Omega-S...
Mylos Beach Bar - bit.ly/Mylos-B...
Sitar Cocktail Bar - bit.ly/Sitar-C...
Mattatoio - bit.ly/Mattatoio
Bogart Club - bit.ly/Bogart-...
Põrtico 1943 - bit.ly/Portico...

[@thesarahmacqueen]

Great video. Lots of information. And great links. Super helpful. Thank you. Would be good to add a map to your video while you speak of beaches and stuff. I’ve never been to Kos before, so had to keep pausing your video to google maps the areas you were talking about.

[@GoExploreGreece]

Sarah, thank you so much for you lovely comment. It's interesting what you say about providing a map when talking about beaches etc, as I'm thinking of doing this with the next beginner's guide... Rhodes. I wasn't really sure at first, but it's great that someone else has thought of it. Thank you again 😀👍😎

[@georgearthur3232]

Thanks for Sharing your informative Video Ian it was really helpful as I am looking forward to going to Kardamena with my Wife in 4 weeks 🇬🇷 for our 1st time 👍

[@GoExploreGreece]

You're welcome George, and thank you for your comment. You're going to have such a great time. 👍😀

[@TheEasyeman]

My daughter just landed yesterday. Hope she likes it

[@GoExploreGreece]

I'm absolutely certain she will.

[@tonymorris1743]

Thank you for a very informative film. I am going to Kardemena tomorrow for ten days with my 13 year old daughter. Are there water sports there for her? Any restaurant recommendations? What is cost of beer, for dad?

[@GoExploreGreece]

Thanks for your comment Tony. Yes, there are two watersports places there which will have everything she needs. As for places to eat there are absolutely loads. Obviously it depends on what you both like so I can't really give you specifics. But some advice is: eat where locals are eating, if they try to coax you in just forget it, make sure they take cards as well as cash. Please don't worry with that, it's what I always use whenever I'm im Greece. You are going to love Kardamena, so both of you have a great time. 👍😀

[@MrDollyKenny]

Hi there just seen your video very informative. I am looking at flying my drone in kos to catch the scenery is there any restrictions or information you good give? Regards Martin

[@GoExploreGreece]

Hi Martin, I'm glad you found the video informative. In terms of using a drone in Greece, there's generally less restrications that in the UK. However, this depends on the weight etc. So, try this link which should answer all your questions. It's the one I use when I use them. uavcoach.com/drone-laws-in-greece/

[@MrDollyKenny]

@@GoExploreGreece thanks for the information 👍

[@GoExploreGreece]

No problem 👍

[@flroberts98]

Can you do a video on how buses work? For example, can I get on the bus from kefalos to Kos town but get off at one of the towns inbetween?

[@GoExploreGreece]

That's not a bad idea at all. I'll have to have a think on how to do that and then see how it could be filmed and then presented. Thanks for that.

[@flroberts98]

@@GoExploreGreece you're welcome, I'm going on the 30th July and I've never been to Greece before. I'm nervous but so excited. Getting public transport in different countries can be difficult and sometimes scary

[@GoExploreGreece]

Wherever it is you're going, I'm sure you're really going to enjoy it. Getting public transport in any country can be a little scary, but it can also be fun. Have a wonderful time 😀👍

[@peterbury1934]

How come you missed to mention Mastichari (the beach), we have been going there for 25 years and the village and beach are wonderful.

[@GoExploreGreece]

Earlier on in the video I do mention the area. The problem is that there's at least 21 great beaches, and if I was to mention them all, the video would just take to long. So, I had to make a decision.

[@markharris-ti4zf]

Great video, We are thinking of going to Kardamena in September, As my wife suffers with Trigeminal Neuralgia I was hoping if you could tell me if it gets very windy on Kos which would be no good at all for her or is it a really calm wind free island.

[@GoExploreGreece]

Hi Mark, and thanks for the comment. As Kos is an island and with Kardamena being on the coast, it would certainly have wind. But, as to how much would not be suitable for your wife I have absolutely no idea. This coupled with the fact I'm not a medical practitioner, I can't really say or give advice. Sory I can't be of any help.

[@markharris-ti4zf]

Thanks very much for replying I was more interested into the fact as to whether Kos gets very windy or is Kos a very calm island

[@GoExploreGreece]

Hi Mark. To be he honest I think "windy" is a subjective term 👍 But, it's not as windy as Rhodes or the north coast of Crete. However, I do understand this really doesn't answer your question. After looking on the internet, I've found a few sites which go into a lot of detail of daily/weekly/monthly etc wind measurements on the island which would give you a historic picture over the years. Give them a go and hopefully this will help a lot more than I can with my vague answers. 👍

[@markharris-ti4zf]

@@GoExploreGreece Thankyou very much 👍

[@GoExploreGreece]

You're welcome Mark. 😀👍

[@michael1510]

I'll take you there. Xx😢

[@GoExploreGreece]

I'm okay, but thanks 👍

[@user-hq9bo7yi9h]

I have lived on Kos for 19 years, Please check how you pronounce Greek names.

[@GoExploreGreece]

Sorry about that. I'm not Greek and I do try as best as I can.

[@user-hq9bo7yi9h]

@@GoExploreGreece I am English and retired here.When you visit again speak to the locals and they will help you. That is how I learned how t speak Greek.

[@GoExploreGreece]

Thank you for that advice. 👍