Holidays to Kos

Epic sandy beaches, ancient healing centres and water parks galore – a Kos holiday is just what the doctor ordered.

Shell, yeah!

Boasting aquamarine waters and long sandy shores, Kos is king of the Greek island beaches. If beach bars and banana boats are your bag, Paradise Beach and Kardamena are the places to be. For a picturesque paddle, you can’t beat Agios Stefanos. Swim or sail over to Kastri island, where a white-and-blue chapel is an Insta favourite.

For the history hype

Littered with ancient Greek and Roman ruins, Kos is way older than it looks. But it’s Kos Town that really brings all the historians to the yard.

From the 14th-century Nerantzia Castle, built by the Knights Templar, to the Roman amphitheatre and ancient Agora marketplace, there’s plenty to see here. Make time for the Tree of Hippocrates, where, legend says, the famous doc taught his pupils the art of medicine. Nearby are the ruins of Asclepieion, the island’s famous healing centre that dates back to the 3rd century BC.

Night owls welcome

With not one but two Bar Streets, Kos nightlife is like a party platter – there’s something for everyone. Follow the neon lights and banging tunes to Bar Street in Kos Town and Kardamena, where party bars will keep you dancing until the early hours. Lambi and Tigaki bring all the cocktails-on-the-beach vibes, and there are a couple of late-openers for night owls.

Food of the Greek gods

From stuffed courgette flowers to pitaridia pasta, a Kos holiday is a real treat for foodies. Beachfront tavernas – complete with red check tablecloths and resident cats – knock out bubbling moussakas, wooden bowls of Greek salad and souvlakis the size of swords.