Since its grand opening in 2009 under the Iberostar umbrella, Astir Odysseus has made great strides in hospitality, leading the resort to become one of the most respected and popular of its kind in all Greece. Back in 2009, Astir…
For vegan enthusiasts among you fretting over the limited vegan restaurant choices in Greece, fear not. There’s a lot more culinary joy to look forward to than Greek salad without the feta. The Kos local cuisine is surprisingly vegan-friendly. Here’s…
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 is a gem to behold. Beaches, architecture, and history are touristic wonders to…
New technologies have solved a lot of pain points for people over the last few years. For travelers, online booking engines, metasearch, and a host of other Internet innovations have simplified or streamlined destination, flight, hotel, and other searches. In…
The architecture of Kos has developed throughout many centuries. Influenced by many civilizations through the ages, the style and cultural heritage of the island’s buildings are as distinctive as one might imagine. While some of these distinctions can only be…
The island of Kos is a nature lover’s lucid dream come true. For visitors who enjoy equestrian experiences, there’s local farms and horseback riding academies with programs to suit riders at every skill level. Riding the hills, villages, and beaches…
The island of Kos is an epic wedding photography opportunity whether you are an amateur attending the ceremonies or the professional shooting for the bride and groom. Kos is famous for its ancient temples and churches to get hitched in,…
The recorded history of Kos has been chronicled since the 3rd millennium BC. The early antiquity is when Greek mythology, mysticism, and medicine thrived on the island. While most people know Kos was the home of “the father of medicine”…
From beginner freestylers to professional windsurfers, Kos is the place to be. The island counts on reliable winds from May up to mid-September, and it offers excellent conditions for all windsurfers, regardless of their level of expertise. Local windsurfers and windsurfing schools are familiar with the best spots, but generally, Kefalos and Mastichari are the most popular.
They say that numbers don’t lie, so we decided to publish some impressive numbers from the last summer season in Astir Odysseus. These statistics have a fun aspect but also show the enormity of the hotel’s operation. This summer Astir…