| Kos sits bang in the middle of the Dodecanese chain | | | | Its unfortunate that isolated hotel complexes are |
| of Greek islands that hug the Turkish coast. Kos | | | | now a more characteristic feature than villages or |
| Island is about 45km long while its width varies from | | | | resorts, especially around Kos Town, along the |
| 2km to 11km. | | | | northern coast and around Kardamena. |
| This is a hugely popular resort with the British and it | | | | But the island is too big to seem overcrowded. There |
| is a Greek island that has gone for mass market | | | | are many empty coastal areas to be enjoyed by |
| tourism is a very big way. Kos has its own airport, | | | | those who prefer to get away from the holiday |
| and ferry connections, and here you can find | | | | crowds. |
| excellent value new houses. | | | | The east coast of Kos is package tour heaven. To |
| Kos is a popular Island with all nationalities, and some | | | | see just how packed it can get you have only to |
| beautiful sandy beaches and good tavernas and is | | | | follow the road that runs from Lambi in the north to |
| well worth a visit to meet our Web partner and look | | | | Agios Fokas in the south. |
| for property | | | | The island undoubtedly has a lot to see and do and |
| The coast of Kos is swept by magnificent sandy | | | | some of the beaches are very good, although |
| beaches and the island has some of the most | | | | perhaps best visited outside the peak season in July |
| interesting archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. | | | | to August. |
| But avoiding the tat can be demanding. | | | | Whilst much of the sand at the waters edge has |
| Its large part ruin and large part ruination, thanks to | | | | disappeared, leaving quite an uncomfortable walk |
| the package tourism that has annihilated much of the | | | | across sharp stones into the water or along the |
| Greek culture. Nevertheless, the island still has much | | | | water line, sandbags have been placed to help with |
| to offer the more discerning visitor. | | | | access to the water. |
| The combination of sand and sightseeing give Kos a | | | | Several contributors comment favourably on the |
| uniquely broad appeal, though most visitors will | | | | lovely sand, warm water and clean sea, although |
| probably prefer island beaches to Greek history. And, | | | | keen swimmers might be disappointed that you have |
| for an all in beach holiday Kos must be considered | | | | to walk at least 100 yards from the beach before |
| one of the best of the Greek islands. | | | | youre more than waist deep. |