The birthplace of Hippocrates — long beaches, ancient history, and an easy ferry to Bodrum.
Kos is the second-largest island in the Dodecanese — famous for its long sunny beaches, ancient ruins, and lively nightlife. The birthplace of Hippocrates offers flat cycling paths, windy kitesurfing beaches, and easy ferry connections to neighbouring Rhodes and Bodrum in Turkey. An affordable destination for European visitors with clear Aegean water.
1M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
June–September — hot and sunny; May and October are cooler but pleasant
Top sights & experiences
- 🏖️ Kefalos Beach
- 🏛️ Hippocrates Tree
- 🏰 Castle of the Knights
- 🚲 Cycling
- 🛕 Asklepion
- ⛴️ Day trip to Bodrum
- 🏄 Kitesurfing
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