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If lazing by the beach is your main goal for a Greek getaway, holidays to Kos have you covered – plus cultural ruins and party vibes.
A-bit-of-everything isle
Sure, Rhodes is the big name in the Greek island game, but Kos is its little sibling and more than stakes its claim as your next getaway destination. Sandy beaches are a given, with Insta-worthy views out to sea, while inland you’ll find greenery, wildflowers and pine forests.
Culture central
The island’s capital, Kos Town, has a sand-and-pebble beach on its doorstep. Head inland and there’s lots of ancient ruins to go and explore, too – they’re basically slap-bang in the town centre. The Romans left behind their baths, an amphitheatre and an open-air gym for you to go and embrace your inner Caesar. But top of the list is the Castle of the Knights – a Medieval fort by the water.
Island nightlife
When it comes to nights out, Kardamena calls the shots. It won’t take you long to track down the bars – just follow the party vibes right to the aptly named Bar Street. Karaoke booths and British pubs are a given, but you’ll find late-night clubs and bars on the main strip, too.
Booming nightlife
When it comes to nights out, Kardamena calls the shots. It won’t take you long to track down the bars - just follow the bassy beats and flashing lights to the aptly named Bar Street. Here, karaoke bars and Brit pubs are all present and correct. Kos Town’s strip of bars goes by the same moniker, too.
Best time to go to Kos
The hot weather in Kos starts to crank up around May, with things staying warm and sunny right through until October. Unsurprisingly, it’s July and August when it’s strictly swimsuits and flip-flops – the temperatures often hit the mid-30s.
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Holidays to Agios Fokas serve up a 7-kilometre beach and water that's warm and bubbly, thanks to a friendly local volcano. It's nice and quiet here, but the island capital Kos Town is right on hand when you want to take things up a notch.
Helona Beach holidays have both sides nailed down. You can spend your days on a sleepy, sandy beach, before grabbing your glowsticks for a night out in nearby Kardamena.
Kardamena holidays lay you down in Kos' party playground. It's got a bevy of bars and clubs, as well as sandy beaches to recuperate on.
Holidays to Kefalos, the westernmost town of Kos, promise warm-as-toast days and a honey-layered spoonful of typical Greek life.
Kos Town holidays are the king of costume changes. By day you'll see ancient sites and chilled beaches, but after dark it's dressed in a glitzy, neon get-up.
The something-for-everyone beach rules the roost on Lambi holidays, but daytrips to Kos Town and Turkey are on the cards, too.
Narrow your search filter to beautiful beaches, authentic Greek restaurants and seafront hotels, and Marmari holidays come up trumps.
Chilled-out Mastichari holidays heap on the traditional vibes, from its winding lanes to its classic white-sand beach.
Tingaki holidays do a solid job of sorting the sands. As well as a supersized beach, you've got traditional tavernas and a bird-stalked lake.
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