Kos Blog

May through early June and mid-September through late October are our clear favourites. The weather is warm and pleasant, the sea is warm enough for swimming from June onwards, and the island is much quieter than in the height of summer. July and August are the classic beach holiday months, with plenty of vacationers, particularly in Kardamena, Tigaki and Kos Town. If you’d like to experience the island in a more relaxed way, the early and late seasons are definitely the better choice.

Not necessarily — Kos is one of the most cycle-friendly Greek islands, and many of the beaches around Kos Town are easily accessible by bike. However, you won’t get very far to the most beautiful bays in the south-west around Kefalos and the mountainous region of Dikeos without a hire car, quad bike or scooter. We recommend allowing for a car for at least a few days.

Our top picks are Kefalos Bay with its stunning beaches on the isthmus, Mount Dikeos – the highest peak on the island – offering sweeping views across the island, and the town centre of Kos Town with its cosy cafés.

Yes, absolutely. Kos is one of the most child-friendly Greek islands. The beaches around Marmari and Kardamena have shallow waters, which are ideal for young children. Kos Town is easy to explore on foot or by bike, and the island as a whole is well connected, with short distances between the various towns and villages.

In five to seven days, you can comfortably see the island’s main highlights. Kos is small enough to get to know well in a week, but has enough to offer to justify staying longer. If you’re also planning day trips to neighbouring islands such as Nisyros or Kalymnos, you should allow for around ten days.

It’s all in the mix: Kos is both one of the greenest and flattest Greek islands, boasts ancient ruins situated right in the town centre or directly on the beach, and is more bike-friendly than almost any other island. Kos is never boring, yet still relaxed.