Kos is the third largest island of the Dodecanese archipelago, after Rhodes and Karpathos.
It lies between the islands of Nisyros and Kalymnos, close to the coasts of Asia Minor. A perfect area for holidays, Kos is the greenest and most fertile island of the group and the second more touristy and popular island after cosmopolitan Rhodes. Kos is the island that gave the world Hippocrates, the father of medicine. It is long and narrow in shape, mostly flat with two low mountains, Dikaio (875 m.) and Simpatro, that run along its southern coast. Kos island has so many interesting places to discover that the visitor's needs are almost entirely covered - appealing mountainous villages, excellent touristy infrastructure, verdant landscape, abundant ground water and superb beaches of various sizes and colours. The island of Kos is truly a place to explore. There are beautiful beaches all over the island - some of them accessible by bicycle a means of transport much used on.

The town and capital of Kos is situated to the NE of the island. It is not large but its wide paved avenues, the profusion of greenery, the long alleys of palm trees, the well designed town create a strong impression. With many archaeological sites in and around the town, Kos island is the ideal place for walking or cycling. There is agreat variety of modern tourist shops, bars, coffee shops and restaurants. The harbour is undeniably picturesque with many excursion boats, yachts, cutters and traditional fishing boats. For those who want to stay close to town, there are well-appointed public beaches within walking distance to the east and west of Kos, offering many facilities and a great selection of water sports. The island boasts with villages well known for their beauty e.g. Asfentiou (14 kms from the city), Kardamena (by the sea) and Pyli a village resting on the slopes of Mount Dikeos and looking over a green valley. From Pyli the road leads to Palio Pyli, with remnants of an old castle, and to the fishing villages of Marmari and Mastichari.

At the southwestern tip of Kos lies Kefalos, a village endowed with wonderful sandy beaches and little tavernas.
Kefalos is built on a hilltop, with white-washed houses, clean roads and splendid beaches. The ruins of the ancient city Astypalia, which was founded in 412 BC and was the ancient capital of Kos island, can be found in the area known as "Palatia". Another beautiful spot is the small village of ZIA, on the green slopes of Mount Dikeos, with running water and a magnificent view of Kos and of other nearby greek islands. To the south of Zia lies Tigaki, one of the most beautiful and popular beaches on the island. The village of Antimachia is situated in the centre of Kos island, only one kilometre from the airport. Kardamena, 25 kms from Kos, is a popular seaside resort, especially in the summer.

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