Kos Island
Kos is a very touristic island, with organized beaches, several hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs. The intense nightlife on the island and its natural landscape make it a favorite destination for holidays. However, the touristic development has not affected its ancient part and its history that goes thousands of years back, at all and combined they create an ultimate relationship. Kos has numerous visitors from all over the world and Greece especially in summer. The fact that it has its own airport makes access and departure of the visitors very easy. Kos is the island of Hippocrates, father of Medicine, and visitors should visit the ancient temple of Asclepius and the Plane Tree of Hippocrates to admire the greatness of the ancient years. It is also worth visiting the Ancient Market and the Castle of Nerantzia. The beaches of the island are special and different enough from each other. You will find several organized and cosmopolitan beaches like Tigaki and Lambi but also quieter and more secluded ones like Psilos Gremos and Polemi. There are more beaches with crystal clear waters as well such as Mastihari, Agios Fokas and Paradeisi. In Kos you will spend unforgettable holidays and you will enjoy every minute of it so wait no more, book your ferry tickets now.
The Kos Port
There are regular ferry departures from the Piraeus port for the Kos port and the journey, including stops to other islands as well, takes about 10 to 15 hours. In fact, by booking online your ferry tickets via aktoploika.gr your journey will be more comfortable and carefree. The Kos port is also the capital of the island and has a developed tourist infrastructure, offering visitors everything for their rest and entertainment. Outside the port, you will immediately see the beautiful buildings and the squares of the capital.
Connection With Other Islands
Kos has a ferry connection with the following ports: Piraeus (Athens), Agathonisi, Amorgos, Astypalaia, Halki, Chios, Kalymnos, Kastelorizo, Leros, Lesvos, Lipsi, Naxos, Nisyros, Paros, Patmos, Rhodes, Samos, Santorini, Symi, Syros, Thessaloniki, Tilos.
Ferry Tickets
You can now book ferry tickets online for Kos via Aktoploika.gr. If you plan to travel during July and August, it’s best if you have booked several days or weeks earlier to avoid hitches. You should also know that round-trip/return ferry tickets come with a considerable discount.
Transportation in Kos
The road network in Kos is modern and there are buses departing from the capital of the island for all the rest of the areas and the organized beaches. You can use the city buses for your short distance travels. There are also several taxis on the island but the cost is surely higher compared to buses which cost considerably lower. However, the distances on the island are long enough and maybe you should consider renting a car, motorbike or even a bicycle. You will find a lot of bargains on vehicles in Kos and on the internet. Additionally, Kos has two trains with frequent schedules, which go around the city.
Useful links: Kos Hotels, Rent a Car, Flights to Kos
Happy Holidays in Amazing Kos!!!