Kos, Greece

Kos or Cos is a Greek island in the Dodecanese, next to the Gulf of Cos. It is located only 4 km from the coast of Bodrum, Turkey. The island has long been known for its marvelous climate, lively night life, outstanding beaches and its incredible variety of water sports. The island's long, narrow shape provides for a lot of coastline, approximately 128 kilometers in total.

Other attractions on Kos include the Solfatara fields and hot springs, the wetlands of Psalidi, the three-aisled basilica of St. Stephen's early Christian church, Asklepeion ancient Temple of Medicine, the Neratzia Venetian Castle of the Knights of St. John, at the entrance to the harbor of Kos and Paradise, Camel, Tigaki, and Marmari beaches.

Kos is particularly known as a shopping paradise. There are some nice jewellery shops, hand painted icons, and local artwork. Interesting daytrips include a visit to nearby Kalymnos, famous for its sponge divers; or a visit to nearby Nissiros to explore the sleeping volcano.

Things to See & Do

• Paradise, Camel, Tigaki, and Marmari beaches
• Water sports
• Solfatara fields and hot springs
• Neratzia Venetian Castle
• Zia & Pili - traditional Villages

General Information

Cruise Season

Feb to Dec

Currency

Euro (€)

Greek Isles & Ephesus

7 night cruise sailing from Athens aboard the Quest.

Departs:

• 2012-07-08.

from $2,042*

Athens to Athens

7 night cruise sailing from Athens aboard the Journey.

Departs:

• 2013-10-19.

from $2,074*

Roundtrip Piraeus

7 night cruise sailing from Athens aboard the Journey.

Departs:

• 2013-06-10.

from $2,264*

Istanbul to Athens

7 night cruise sailing from Istanbul aboard the Journey.

Departs:

• 2013-06-03.

from $2,309*

Istanbul to Athens

11 night cruise sailing from Istanbul aboard the Journey.

Departs:

• 2013-08-30.

from $3,192*

The Cyclades Between Greece & Turkey

7 night cruise sailing from Piraeus (Athens) aboard the MS La Belle De L’Adriatique.

Departs:

• 2012-07-05.

Call

Greece

7 night cruise sailing from Iraklion aboard the Costa Atlantica.

Departs:

• 2012-07-06.

Call

The Cyclades Between Greece & Turkey

7 night cruise sailing from Piraeus (Athens) aboard the MS La Belle De L’Adriatique.

Departs:

• 2012-07-19.

Call