Kos Travel Guide

historical and cultural value  making it the ideal holiday destination for those who expect a lot more from an island than just to enjoy the sun and the sea it has to offer. It is also ideal for educational  and school trips, hiking or mountain climbing,  as well as  athletic tourism and it also boasts some of the most advanced conference centres in the world.

Kos resorts

Kos tourism

Nudists prefer it ,and you will find there mostly Swedish and Dutch.Paradise beach is also one of the best options  even  when  it gets very overcrowded.Sheltering cliffs, good sand and shallow water make it ideal for  both parents and children . Banana beach is cleaner and the most picturesque with junipers straddling the low sand dunes behind. No matter where you choose to go for a swim you will be trilled by the island‘s crystal blue waters and wonderful sandy beaches.

Things to do in Kos

Kos culture

classical and other music concerts, theatrical works, ancient tragedies, folklore exhibitions, art, sculpture & photography exhibitions.Traditional dances and song which will take you  a trip back to time and which will inevitably make you comprehend the island’ s cultural backround ."The Dikea" organized by the Municipality of Dikeos during July and August is a festival which  includes concerts, theatrical performances, traditional dances, new book presentations, events for children and sports."The Heraclia" festival  organized by the Municipality of Iraklidon  takes place during July and August and it includes concerts, theatrical performances, traditional music and dance, and photography exhibitions.Additionally some  religious feasts are celebrated on Kos at which the island's old customs are revived, which is something that you shouldn’t miss .One such example is the feast of Aghios Georgios on 23rd April at Pyli when horse races are held .A wide range of customs  is practised in August as well.

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