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Walking Trails on Kos

21 February 2018

While Kos is most often mentioned for its stunning village architecture, natural beauty, and pristine beaches, there’s a lot for walking enthusiasts to enjoy too. On this...

Safari Adventures on Kos, the Island of Hippocrates

20 February 2018

Kos is a great island to explore from the saddle of a horse, with a bicycle, by car, on foot, and even more so from the comfort of a 4x4 vehicle that can take you off the...

What Is it Like at the Top of Mount Dikaios?

13 February 2018

Kos is mountainous because long before the Dodecanese chain was separated into tiny islands by earthquakes, it was part of the Hellenic–Tauric system, a complex mountain...

Fascination Greek Wedding Island: Sights of Kos

02 February 2018

Kos is one of the most captivating of the Greek islands. Its relief is diverse, offering a captivating mix of landscapes. As you approach Kos by boat or by ferry, the...

Must See on Kos: The Spring of Vourina

30 January 2018

Vourina is an ancient source of water mentioned by Theocritus in the seventh Idyll, describing how Chalcon, a Coan mythical figure who wounded Heracles in a fight at...

At the Old Windmill of Antimachia, History and Souvenirs

24 January 2018

A short 20 minutes drive from Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa, Mylos tou Papa (Μύλος του Παπά), in translation the Priest's Mill, is the old windmill of Antimachia, a...

Massive Overhaul at Kos International Airport Announced

18 January 2018

Fraport Greece has announced massive construction works at the Kos International Airport, "Hippocrates" (IATA: KGS, ICAO: LGKO).

Lessons in Tradition from the Easter on Kos

04 January 2018

Easter on Kos is a Greek adventure you will remember a lifetime if you choose to vacation on the island in spring.

Legends in Stone: The Castles of Kos

30 December 2017

The island of Kos is the birthplace of one of the world's most renowned personalities - the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates. Besides the Asclepeion, Hippocrates's...

Asfendiou Village: A Picturesque Destination on Kos Island

21 December 2017

The Asfendiou village is a Kos destination like no other. Set on the slopes of Mount Dikeos, Asfendiou is an idyllic place, which maintains its traditional Greek...

10 Best Things to Do in Tigaki (with Pictures)

14 December 2017

Tigaki is your destination when you stay at Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa. It is a quaint resort, known for its pristine Blue Flag beaches, including our own, which has...

Must-see on Kos: Ecclesiastical Museum

06 December 2017

The Kos Ecclesiastical Museum is housed inside the Old Metropolitan Church of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Holy Metropolis Kos-Nisyros and is one of the spiritual...