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Five Things to Do on Kos Island

15 February 2023

Kos embodies the essence of Dr. Hippocrates' vision for a healthy environment as described in his treatise, "On Airs, Waters and Places." This tranquil island spans 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...

The 15th of August traditional feast in Antimachia village

26 July 2019

Every year on the 15th of August when Orthodox Greeks celebrate the Day of Assumption of the Virgin Mary, a feast is organized in the yard of the Holy Church of the...

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...

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...

Five Pictures that Show the Beauty of Kos

27 February 2018

We've said it the past, and we will say it over and over again. cradle to Hippocrates, the father of western medicine, Kos is one of the most beautiful islands of Greece....

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...

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.

Kardamena Is a Hot Destination for Summer Fun

21 March 2017

Once a fishing village, Kardamena (also Kardamaina, in Greek Καρδάμαινα) is a small seaside resort, highly popular in the summer for its scenic location, typical cafes,...

Authentic Greek Orthodox Easter on Kos Island

20 December 2016

Although Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa is closed for Easter, opening only in early May, if you want to celebrate Easter on Kos Island you will not be disappointed

The Kos Island Christmas Is a Charming Surprise

15 November 2016

Kos Island: Christmas is a favorite holiday here as anywhere else in Europe. The advantage for travelers is that it happens off tourist season, giving visitors the...

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...

Antimachia Windmill Is a Charming Landmark of Kos Island

25 May 2016

The Antimachia Windmill is one of the most charming sights in the village of Antimachia, which is a short 20 minutes drive from Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa.