Things To Do in Kefalos

Kos is small enough that you can explore it by quad bike. This is a cheap way to get around, plus it allows you to get off the beaten track. The island is easy to navigate, too – the roads here are pretty quiet and signs are in English. One place worth visiting is Therma Beach, with its bubbling hot springs – it’s about an hour away.

Supermarkets along the road between Kefalos and Kamari will kit you out with essentials. You’ve also got a couple of places to pick up gifts and souvenirs. But if you want to give your credit card a real workout, you’ll need to head to Kos Town. In the old town you can pick up fine-quality leather goods, and gold and silver jewellery – a Greek speciality – as well as local jam, olive oil and honey.

Many of the tavernas are on Kefalos’ main street or down on Kamari’s Harbour Road. Most serve up a mixture of Greek classics and Brit favourites – you won’t struggle to find a proper cup of tea here. And you’ll also be able to tuck into net-fresh fish, like cod and white snapper, which are perfect with a Greek salad. Do be sure you leave room for pudding – the local honey cakes are especially good.

The conditions here are perfect for windsurfing, and on Kamari Beach there are centres that’ll sort you out with equipment and lessons. You’ll also find the full menu of watersports on the beach – you can rent a pedalo or try jet-skiing and paragliding. You might even want to take a boat from the marina to the nearby sandy beaches, Paradise and Magic.

The music carries on late at this slick cocktail bar, which you’ll find right on the beach. And if you head out back you’ll find the piece de resistance – a swimming pool, complete with sunbeds and umbrellas. There’s an all-day restaurant that’s as good for breakfasts as it is burgers, while evenings see live music and dancing.

This family-run taverna is a first-class choice for fish – the seafood spaghetti and fresh sardines are both winners. And if you’re lucky, you’ll get complimentary soup for starters. Meanwhile, the beachside location gives you some knockout views of the bay, and if you come during the day, you’ll get a free lounger, too.

Kefalos is a laidback village that doesn’t go in for all-night partying. At the bars along Kamari Beach though, you’ll find regular quiz nights and BBQs. But nights here are generally quite restaurant-geared, and a typical evening might involve splitting a bottle of local wine over a meal in a taverna.