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Three Kos Island Local Recipes

11 June 2022

Like all Greek islands, Kos counts on local produce in its cuisine. As a result, there will be plenty of olive oil, local herbs, honey, vegetables, and legumes in...

Dining at Astir Odysseus Resort & Spa: A Delicious Experience for Every Palate

01 November 2021

When you stay at Astir Odysseus Resort & Spa, you will have a memorable dining experience every day. A rich buffet in the main restaurant offers you all-you-can-eat local...

Kos Island: Gastronomy and Traditional Recipes

27 September 2020

Tradition, culture, foreign influences, and location shape the culinary scene of the “garden of the Aegean.” Kos Island may not be a destination for gourmands, but it is...

Meet the people of Astir Odysseus: Konstantinos Nikopolitis, Executive Chef

27 November 2019

Konstantinos Nikopolitis, Astir Odysseus’ Executive Chef of explains in a few words the resort’s food philosophy and describes the complexities of his work. What does it...

Taste sensation: Try Kos’ unique tomato spoon sweet

27 September 2019

The rich culinary history of Greece and the colourful traditions of the Dodecanese combine to create a unique sweet treat in Kos - made from an unlikely source - the...

Five Delicious Greek Vegan Dishes to Tempt the Palate

24 January 2019

For vegan enthusiasts among you fretting over the limited vegan restaurant choices in Greece, fear not. There’s a lot more culinary joy to look forward to than Greek...

5 Delicious Souvenirs from Kos to Take Home

14 October 2018

In the southeastern Aegean, just off the Anatolian coast of Turkey, Kos represents a quaint haven of Greek and Mediterranean tradition, with the occasional Ottoman Muslim...

Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Kos

30 September 2018

Visitors to Kos often speak of the curative experience the island on returning home. Famous as the birthplace of Hippocrates, who was the father of modern medicine, the...

Koan Foods You Must Try When You Visit Kos

16 June 2018

When you visit Kos, you should try Koan foods to experience the authentic cuisine of the island. The local cuisine is primarily Greek and Mediterranean, counting on...

Kos Wines from Melantanon to Present Day

30 March 2018

Kos wines were highly praised in antiquity but, with the Ottoman rule, the tradition began to fade. Today, several boutique wineries are trying to revive the winemaking...

Five Foods You Simply Must Try on Kos Island

14 March 2018

Kos is a charming Greek island, one of the largest of the Dodecanese, surpassed in size only by Rhodes and Karpathos. As you'd expect from such a destination, the cuisine...

Kos Watermelons and the Melon Island

24 October 2016

Long ago, Kos was famous for silk and wine, one a defunct industry, the other seeing a revival in recent years, with several wineries popping around the volcanic...

Start Your Day with Greek Breakfast at Astir Odysseus

16 June 2016

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has recently begun a project to promote Greek breakfast in hotels around the country. There are several venues already participated in this...

Achilles Restaurant at Astir Odysseus Resort & Spa

31 May 2016

Achilles restaurant is a remarkably welcoming place, and the main eatery at Astir Odysseus Resort & Spa. it is a refreshing space, with bright interiors, where white...

Argo Waterfront Taverna: Greek Inspiration Meets Italian and French Flavors

16 May 2015

There's a new season at Argo Waterfront Taverna, and with every new season, you can expect a new menu, but one that remains true to the Greek roots of the restaurant,...

The Wines of Kos: Triantafillopoulos

28 February 2015

The Triantafillopoulos (Τριανταφυλλοπουλος) Winery is another recommendation for our guests, and for Kos island visitors. Also known as Inambelos, this is perhaps the...

The Wines of Kos: Hatziemmanouil

01 February 2015

The wines of Kos, or Koios Oenos as they were known in the time of Hippocrates, were famous many years back, but many of the glorious vineyards that once covered the...

Greek Dining: Argo Waterfront Taverna

24 November 2014

Unlike the bland waterfront taverns clustered around popular tourist areas, Argo Waterfront Taverna is an oasis of peace, where the finest flavors of local Greek cuisine...