Must See~£4
Castle of Neratzia
Kos Town
A medieval knights’ fortress guarding the harbour, with a moat and stone bridge.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers · Photographers
Tuesday–Sunday, roughly 8:30–15:30
Kos
9 places, 5 of them free. A flat, sunny island of sandy beaches, cycle lanes and ancient ruins.
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Must See~£8
Asklepion of Kos
Asklepion
The ruins of a healing sanctuary where Hippocrates taught, on terraces with sea views.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Culture lovers
Daily, roughly 8:30–15:30
FamilyFree
Kos Cycling Tour
Kos Town
Kos is very flat and well-supplied with cycle lanes, making a bike the best way to get around.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families
Open-air; hire shops open daily
BeachesFree
Tigaki Beach
Tigaki
A long sandy beach with shallow water, watersports and a salt-lake with flamingos behind.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Open access; loungers for hire
BeachesFree
Paradise Beach Kos
Kefalos
A wide sandy beach on the south coast with beach bars and clear water.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Beach lovers
Open access; beach clubs in season
ViewpointsFree
Zia Village Sunset
Zia
A hillside village on Mount Dikeos with sunset views and traditional tavernas.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Photographers
Open-air; shops and tavernas open daily
Day Trips~£40
Nisyros Volcano Day Trip
Nisyros (boat)
A boat trip to a small island with a walk into a volcanic crater.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Everyone
Boats run daily in season
NightlifeFree
Kos Bar Street
Kos Town
A lively pedestrian street of cocktail bars and clubs in Kos Town.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Nightlife fans
Bars open from evening until late
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