Holidays to Kos – Kos You’re Worth It!

Kos is one of the most popular destinations for Greek Islands holidays to Kos from the UK.  Now you’re thinking – is he joking with me?  No.  Come one now, read a bit more and see for yourself..

Kos is in the middle of the Greek Island group known as the Dodecanese (from the Greek word for 12, as there are 12 of them, duh!).  It’s to the south-east of mainland Greece, and very handy for Turkey, which is useful if you spend Christmas Day there.

On Holidays to Kos?  On yer Bike!

Kos is not like other Greek Islands.  It’s long and narrow, and basically a great flat plain, apart from a little crease of a mountain range along the south-eastern edge.  As it’s mainly flat, it’s got to be the best of the Greek Islands for cycling.  I’m not talking Tour de France or anything – I mean, the whole island is only about 45 kilometres long and between two

Holidays to Kos - Cycling, courtesy of flickr.com user maxilgatto

and eleven kilometres wide.  Just get yourself down to one of the many bike hire shops and you’ll be all set for a bit of tranquil two-wheeled tottering amongst the olive trees.

Why Kos Beaches?  Kos They’re Lurvely!

Beaches in Kos come in all shapes and sizes, but tend towards long stretches of sand rather than little bays.

Holidays to Kos – Tigaki Tranquility

A good example is Tingaki or Tigaki.  (One day the English will decide how they want to translate it!)  Tingaki is about seven kilometres west of Kos town and although it’s developed  a fair bit in recent years, it’s still low-key and relaxing

Holidays to Kos - Tingaki Beach, courtesy of flickr.com user monstermunch

and a very nice place to be.  Loads of people who take holidays to Kos from the UK come to Tingaki year after year – as you can see if you read the reviews.

The beach here, just like Andrex toilet tissue, is soft, erm strong?  Hmm.. Well it’s definitely very, very long!  Ten kilometres long, so you can always find a spot to spread out your towel in peace, but if you like a bit of company, go for one of the sections near the resort centre where you can hire sun beds and umbrellas.  Tingaki beach has lovely white sand and gently shelving, shallow water, so it’s great for kids.  Of all ages, right..

If you turn left when you get to the sea, and walk for about a kilometre, you will reach the official nudist beach.  This is probably the most popular of all the nudist beaches on Kos, so if you’re after an all-over tan, this is a great place to start!

Marmari Moments

No dear, not Marmaris in Turkey,  this is Marmari with no “s”; the next resort along the beach west of Tingaki, less developed and less well-known than its neighbour.  In many ways, the beach here is similar to that of Tingaki, with lovely white sand, crystal-clear sea and plenty of room.  There are some watersports on offer here and you can hire sun

Holidays to Kos - Near Marmari, courtesy of flickr.com user amaechler

beds and umbrellas or get a drink and a snack from one of the beach bars.  On the other hand, just like on Tingaki beach, you can easily find a quiet spot further along the beach if you want to go to Kos holiday heaven!  Oh, just to say that there are some great places to stay if you would like to make Marmari the base for your holiday in Kos.

Kardamena = Happenin Holidays to Kos

Now we’re off to the other side of the island to the southern resort of Karmadema.  It’s a very different kettle of kalamari from Tingaki and Marmari.  If you stay here you’re the other end of the island from Kos town – about 30 kilometres away.  The good thing is that you’re actually very handy for the airport at this end

holidays to Kos - Kardamena, courtesy of flickr.com user eric81

of the island – just five kilometres makes for a very short transfer but you’re not close enough for any noise from the planes.

Kardamena has developed over the last 20 years into a resort that’s large by Kos standards, and I’m not sure but it could well be the most popular resort for Kos holidays in terms of visitor numbers.  There’s a lot to do here, with bars, restaurants and great night-life.  In fact, there is enough night-life for the liveliest of young things, but on the other hand Kardamena is definitely a great place for couples and families too.

The beach itself is a good ‘un.  Golden sand, clear water, great amenities and plenty of places to eat and drink on and just off the beach.  Watersports are on offer too, and if you want to do your Cap’n Birdseye impersonation (oh please, not again..) hop on one of the boats in the harbour and demand to be taken on a trip!  (I would choose one of the actual excursion boats if I were you.)

OK before we finish, I want you to tear yourself away from the beach for a moment because we’re off to the highest village in Kos for a little adventure:

Zia – Say Hi to Zorba!

The pretty village of Zia is right in the middle of the mountains.  It’s a mecca for the discerning sightseer, to quote Alan

Holidays to Kos - Zia, courtesy of Wikimedia user Thomas Feldes

Bennett, but retains its olde worlde charm, oh yes.  For many people taking holidays to Kos, their first taste of Zia will be a traditional Greek night, maybe at the famous Fantasia Taverna.  Great food, Greek dancing with a palate-cleansing Zorba between courses if you’re lucky!  If you come on holidays to Kos and you’ve not been before, you just have to do Zia, OK?

Well, that’s a quick Suntrap Holidays round-up of the beautiful Greek island of Kos – I hope you enjoyed it!  You can click the button at the top to check the best deals and availability for holidays to Kos.