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Five Famous Beaches on Kos Island

21 April 2023

Boasting a rich history intertwined with various cultural influences, Kos Island offers stunning beaches, verdant landscapes, and vibrant nightlife, making it an...

What to See in Marmari on Kos Island

27 January 2021

Marmari has the best of two worlds: the sea at its feet and the mountains proud, like a crown, at the top of its head. If you plan to visit Marmari when you stay at Astir...

The best seaside spots to catch the sunset on Kos

05 July 2020

Romantic souls, nature lovers, sunset-hunters: there is one spectacle that leaves no-one untouched, the transition of day into twilight when the sky erupts in a...

Top 10 Kos: what to do and see if you visit Kos for the first time

10 September 2019

Kos is an island that combines beautiful natural landscapes with numerous historical sites. If you’re a first-timer and you want to make a basic planning of things-to-do...

Kos Beaches to Suit all Tastes

04 October 2018

Blessed by an ideal position on the Aegean Sea to offer visitors a long summer and the chance to stroll on the beach, and even go for a swim in the offseason, Kos has...

How to Spend a Weekend in Tigaki, Kos Island

07 August 2018

Tigaki is a quaint, peaceful holiday resort, famed for its pristine coastline with a 10-kilometer long beach and clear, shallow waters, perfect for swimmers but also...

Kos Island’s Top Ten Beaches

08 May 2018

Kos Island's top ten beaches are Tigaki,Helona, Kardamena, Akti Zouroudi, Kamari, Marmari, Cavo Paradiso, Camel Beach, Mastichari, and Agios Stefanos.

Kos Island: 5 Reasons to Visit the Birthplace of Hippocrates

07 April 2018

Greece's Kos Island is the birthplace of Hippocrates, the famous Greek physician who is often referred to as the "Father of Medicine." Here are ten great reasons why you...

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...

The Main Beach at Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa Awarded Blue Flag Certification

30 June 2017

With 10 kilometers of white, sandy Blue Flag beaches dipping gently into shallow waters, Tigaki is the right destination to find yourself relaxed and at peace in no...

Beach Time: Mastichari Beach for Shallow Waters and Lots of Waves

30 May 2017

Mastichari Beach is about 25 minutes drive from Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa, 22 km south of Kos Town. It is a large, white sand beach, popular with families and...

Fun Pastimes on Kos Island: Kitesurfing

21 May 2017

Like windsurfing, kitesurfing is a pastime for active travelers who love to dare both the waves and the wind. The island has several centers where you can learn this...

6 Activities for Tranquility Seekers on Kos

07 May 2017

Kos is equally a destination for active travelers as it is a place to come and relax far from busy beach destinations elsewhere in the world. Astir Odysseus Kos Resort &...

Kos Yoga, an Increasingly Popular Pastime

31 October 2016

No many islands inspire as much as Kos. Yoga is an increasingly popular activity here, with schools popping up everywhere, and instructors offering lessons by the beach,...

Visit Psalidi for Nightlife on Kos Island

10 May 2016

For nightlife and fun on Kos Island, you can always visit Psalidi. The resort is just outside Kos Town, and a short 8 km distance from Therma Beach in Agios Fokas.

The Top Beaches on Kos

02 April 2015

Most people visiting the island of Kos venture to there out of wanting to discover the unique and eclectic mix of treasures from antiquity. This magnificent place in the...

Tigkaki Beach: One of the Finest on Kos

23 February 2015

The island of Kos, while not among the most famous of Greece, it is one of the most charming you'll ever visit. Despite the increasing number of tourists arriving here...