About Kos
Birthplace of Hippocrates with pristine beaches, ancient healing temples, and perfect cycling routes
- Currency EUR (Euro)
- Best Time to Visit May-June and September-October for ideal weather, April-October for beach season
Kos is the third largest island of the Dodecanese, a beautiful Greek island famous as the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. The island combines stunning beaches with golden sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters, ancient archaeological sites including the Asklepion healing temple, a well-preserved medieval Castle of the Knights, charming traditional villages, and a vibrant cosmopolitan town center. Kos offers excellent cycling opportunities on flat terrain, natural hot springs, world-class windsurfing and kitesurfing spots, and authentic Greek tavernas serving fresh local cuisine.
Basic Information
- Currency
- EUR (Euro)
- Best Time to Visit
- May-June and September-October for ideal weather, April-October for beach season
- Population
- 33,388
- Area
- 290.3 km²
- Location
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What to Expect
Explore the ancient Asklepion - one of the world's first medical schools and healing center, visit the impressive Castle of the Knights of St. John guarding the harbor, cycle through flat countryside on well-maintained bike paths, relax on beautiful beaches including Paradise Beach and Tigaki with golden sand, discover the ancient Agora and Roman ruins in Kos Town, experience natural thermal hot springs at Therma Beach, windsurf at Psalidi beach, wander through traditional mountain villages like Zia for stunning sunsets, enjoy fresh seafood at harbor-side tavernas, and explore the Tree of Hippocrates where the father of medicine once taught.