Kos Town Holidays

When you take a trip to Kos Island there is no way around it, you have to take a visit (if not stay in) to Kos Town.

The capital of the entire island has quickly become the perfect blend of two different worlds: The historical Kos - full of artifacts from the Romans, Ottomans and Italians - and the brand new Greece - full of lavish hotels, luxurious restaurants and lively bars. Of course, Kos Town also it has a little bit of the in between, and when we are talking about a Greek island you know that the in between means plenty of wonderful, sandy and pristine beaches, perfect for you to spread out on and soak in the hot, hot sun. So, no matter what kind of vacation you are looking for Kos Town is going to be able to deliver on nearly all your expectations, and then some. Whether you are looking to book a fun filled family vacation, a party-centric getaway with your friends, or a luxurious, romantic lover's escape you are going to find exactly what you are looking.

Kos Town Beaches

The pristine beaches are given when it comes to a visit to Kos Island, but what Kos Town has to offer in way of sand and surf are exceptional even by those standards. Zouroudi Beach is the perfect blend of beach vacation, and historic architectural appreciation. Located just outside of the medieval castle's protective walls, the beach is a sand and pebble one perfect for lounging on, and asking them not only the wonderful weather but incredible architecture of the castle, as well. Here you will also be able to partake in some of the most popular cafés and restaurants in the entire city.

Kos Town Culture

If more of Kos Town's heritage and historical sites are of interest to you, you are in luck as there is so much to see. One of the must-see stops as he is standing the impressive Castle of Neratzia, which looms over the harbour front and was built by the Knights Templar. Also, scattered throughout the town are numerous Roman ruins just waiting to be discovered by you. Off to the west of Kos Town you will also be able to find the historic remains of Asklepion, which at one point was an infamous Greek sanatorium.

Between all of the sightseeing and time spent lounging on the beaches you may not have time to do much more, but Kos Town is also perfectly situated so that you can take day trips to nearly anywhere else on the island. Also, there are ferry services that will take you across to visit Bodrum Town, across the sea in Turkey.

Kos Town Weather

Thanks to the ever sunny Mediterranean weather, Kos Towns grounds nearly 300 days of sunshine a year, making it one of the most pristine year-round beach vacation destinations, not just in Greece, but in the entire world. With temperatures ranging in the mid-30s throughout the summer months, and the mid-20s the rest of the year, you never have to fuss too much over the calendar when looking to book vacation to Kos Town.