Author: eyewide

October 18, 2019 dream wedding|Kos island|Wedding on Kos|wedding planning|weddings eyewide

Plan your dream-come-true destination wedding in the island of Kos, Greece

You may think that the road to a dream wedding is paved with rose-petals, but instead it is paved with tedious planning, and a whole lot of overwhelming details that need sorting. While you really can’t wait until the most romantic day of your life, the wedding planning seems a never-ending and frustrating task. If […]

October 15, 2019 Kos olive oil|olive oil eyewide

Papadimitriou olive oil: a Koan labour of love

One of the most inspiring family businesses on the island is the Papadimitriou Olive Oil Factory and for any lover of fine quality olive oil a visit to their factory in Zipari is a delight not to be missed. The company dates back to 1976, when owner Kostas Papadimitriou, then 32, created the first modern […]

September 27, 2019 eyewide

Taste sensation: Try Kos’ unique tomato spoon sweet

The rich culinary history of Greece and the colourful traditions of the Dodecanese combine to create a unique sweet treat in Kos – made from an unlikely source – the humble tomato. Kos’ tomato spoon sweet, known as Glyko Tomataki, is a syrupy preserve made with the pomodori tomatoes that grow in abundance on the […]

August 22, 2019 eyewide

Cicadas – August’s soundtrack

As the late summer temperatures soar in the Aegean islands, there is one sound above all that surrounds us – the high-pitched buzzing of a remarkable insect – the Cicada. Cicadas (Tzitzikia, as they’re known in Greek) just love heat – the hotter, the better, and they’re at their ear-splitting loudest during the hottest part […]

August 6, 2019 Astir Odysseus|Odyssey eyewide

Odysseus – the legend revealed

We’re very proud of our name – Astir Odysseus, for it is derived from one of the greatest characters of Greek mythology, the legendary figure of Odysseus. Meaning a journey of epic scale, today’s word ‘Odyssey’, takes its roots from the Greek philosopher Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey which chronicles the adventures of Odysseus. Also […]

July 26, 2019 Antimachia|feast|traditional eyewide

The 15th of August traditional feast in Antimachia village

Every year on the 15th of August when Orthodox Greeks celebrate the Day of Assumption of the Virgin Mary, a feast is organized in the yard of the Holy Church of the Assumption of the Virgin in Antimachia, Kos. The residents of Antimachia and the surrounding villages, as well as many foreign visitors to Kos, […]

July 9, 2019 activities|Blue flag|ecology|nature eyewide

Caring for the sea that unites us: Astir Odysseus Resort & Spa participates in the Blue Flag Mediterranean week

Ιn July 2019, for the second year, eleven NGOs acting as Blue Flag National Operators, from 11 different Mediterranean countries, have joined forces to put together a Blue Flag Mediterranean Clean Up Week, with the message: Caring for the Sea that Unites Us. Astir Odysseus Resort & Spa, a seaside hotel that cares for the […]

June 26, 2019 eyewide

10 years of Excellence and Memories: Astir Odysseus Anniversary Party

2019 marks the 10th year of operation for Astir Odysseus. The completion of “10 years of Excellence” is a benchmark that calls for a major celebration! On 23 June, Astir Odysseus celebrated its 10-year successful operation with a special anniversary party that had it all: upbeat music by a DJ, fresh cocktails, magic fireworks, a […]

May 20, 2019 eyewide

First Aid seminar for the staff of Astir Odysseus

Each year Astir Odysseus receives thousands of guests in its facilities, including families with little children. Therefore, we consider it an absolute necessity to make our guests feel safe, apart from welcome. In this context, we invited the Hellenic Rescue Team of Kos to train the Astir Odysseus executives and employees on first aid techniques […]

May 20, 2019 eyewide

Astir Odysseus donates rescue equipment to the Fire Department of Kos

As part of the implementation of its corporate social responsibility, Astir Odysseus made an important equipment donation to the local Fire Department of Kos. The rescue equipment consists of two state of the art tools used for extricating injured people from car accidents or other similar cases: A powerful cutter, which cuts even hard metals, […]