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DIY: Home-made “kanelada”, Kos’ most aromatic refreshment

15 June 2020

Trying the local gastronomy is an integral part of travelling. Taste is what completes your multisensory journey to each and every place you visit, and the taste of Kos...

Exploring Kos nightlife: trendy beach-bars, lively bars and nightclubs

01 June 2020

Kos’ nightlife is lively, rich and diverse, featuring a variety of entertainment choices for all ages and all tastes. The heart of Kos nightlife definitely beats at the...

5 off the beaten track experiences on Kos

18 May 2020

Kos is one of Greece’s most popular islands, visited by thousands of tourists each summer. And while you’ve probably picked Kos for your vacation for its vivid nightlife,...

5 small islands around Kos you must visit this summer

06 May 2020

Island-hopping in the Aegean is a bucket list experience, and Kos serves as the perfect starting point to explore the small islands around it. There are numerous boat...

Taste of Kos: traditional stuffed calamari recipe

20 March 2020

You ‘ve visited Kos, you’ve experienced Kos, you loved Kos and now you want to take Kos with you back home. How is even that possible you might wonder? Well, by bringing...

Meet the people of Astir Odysseus: Dionisia Tsimisiri, Housekeeping Manager

04 March 2020

Dionisia who supervises the housekeeping department talks about the responsibilities and daily challenges of her job and recalls a moment she really felt proud of her...

The Astir Odysseus app – your digital concierge

07 January 2020

Exclusivi is a powerful app created to ensure you get the most out of your stay at Astir Odysseus. The app enables guests to explore all aspects of Astir Odysseus’ guest...

Sweet Kos: visiting a local honey factory

09 December 2019

Regardless if you have a sweet tooth or not, a visit to Melissa, a beekeeping and honey production family business at Kefalos, Kos, is an experience both educative and…...

What to eat at a Greek “Psarotaverna”: Greek fish explained

02 December 2019

Fish lovers will discover a culinary paradise on Kos island. The Aegean Sea offers a great variety of fish and seafood, while the Greek cuisine includes several different...

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...

Meet the people of Astir Odysseus: Hati Kortasan, Front Office Manager

26 November 2019

Hati Kortasan has been working for Astir Odysseus almost since the beginning of the hotel’s operation. She talks about her job as the Front Office Manager, and the things...

Plan your dream-come-true destination wedding in the island of Kos, Greece

18 October 2019

You may think that the road to a dream wedding is paved with rose-petals, but instead it is paved with tedious planning, and a whole lot of overwhelming details that need...