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Visit the wineries of Kos

10 March 2019

Your stay at Astir Odysseus is likely to include savouring the delicious wines we have in our ACHILLES and ITHAKA restaurants, and at our waterfront taverna ARGO. In...

Celebrating 10 Years of Incomparable Hospitality at Astir Odysseus

28 February 2019

Since its grand opening in 2009 under the Iberostar umbrella, Astir Odysseus has made great strides in hospitality, leading the resort to become one of the most respected...

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...

The Festival Traditions of Kos

17 January 2019

The Koans strive to maintain many of their oldest customs passed down generation to generation. These traditions reveal the essence of the island, and this soulful side...

Best Travel Apps for 2019

10 January 2019

New technologies have solved a lot of pain points for people over the last few years. For travelers, online booking engines, metasearch, and a host of other Internet...

Architecture of Kos

03 January 2019

The architecture of Kos has developed throughout many centuries. Influenced by many civilizations through the ages, the style and cultural heritage of the island’s...

A Day Trip to Bodrum

27 December 2018

During your stay on Kos take the opportunity and enjoy a day trip to Bodrum. Situated just five kilometers away from Kos, Bodrum and its ancient wonders is just a ferry...

Horseback Riding in Kos

14 December 2018

The island of Kos is a nature lover’s lucid dream come true. For visitors who enjoy equestrian experiences, there’s local farms and horseback riding academies with...

5 Scenic Places for Your Wedding Photography on Kos

07 December 2018

The island of Kos is an epic wedding photography opportunity whether you are an amateur attending the ceremonies or the professional shooting for the bride and groom. Kos...

A Short History of Wellness on Kos

01 December 2018

The recorded history of Kos has been chronicled since the 3rd millennium BC. The early antiquity is when Greek mythology, mysticism, and medicine thrived on the island....

Windsurfing on Kos: Here’s Why the Island Is a Hotspot for Windsurfers

24 November 2018

From beginner freestylers to professional windsurfers, Kos is the place to be. The island counts on reliable winds from May up to mid-September, and it offers excellent...

Astir Odysseus, Summer 2018 in numbers: impressive statistics from a marvelous summer

20 November 2018

They say that numbers don’t lie, so we decided to publish some impressive numbers from the last summer season in Astir Odysseus. These statistics have a fun aspect but...