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Delicious Food and Drinks from Kos Island

10 September 2023

Kos boasts a diverse and bountiful culinary tradition, drawing from its fertile volcanic soil and ample water sources. The island's rich and varied landscape supports a...

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...

Holiday on Kos Island: Traditional Beachfront Tavernas

16 July 2021

The traditional beachfront tavernas on Kos Island will give you the authentic Greek experience you expect. Fresh, organic ingredients are transformed into delicious...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Choirosfagia on Kos, the Food Festival of October

29 September 2016

Visitors to Kos will not want to miss one of the island’s most time-honored gastronomy traditions, Choirosfagia, the meat festival celebrated throughout the Cyclades for...

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,...

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...