Author: eyewide

January 8, 2016 eyewide

Horseback Riding on Kos

Horseback riding on Kos is an activity favored not only by tourists, but also by many of the locals. The island is blessed with different forms of relief, some best explored from the saddle. Riding on the beach is romantic, exploring the mountains is challenging, and seeing the undulating hills and valleys from the back […]

December 29, 2015 activities|Kos island|water sports|Windsurf Centers|windsurfing eyewide

Fun Pastimes on Kos Island: Windsurfing

Kos Island is an exciting destination, definitely not only for people who look for secluded sanctuaries, far from the hustle and bustle of the large and popular tourist spots of Greece.

December 14, 2015 destination Kos|Kos|Kos activities|Kos shopping|shopping eyewide

5 Spots for Shoppers On Kos

While Kos is best known for white sandy beaches and its wonderful sightseeing on ancient antiquities, there are also modern pursuits too. Dining and nightlife here are memorable activities, but shopping the charming gift shops and artisan spots provides unexpected bliss for visitors. For water sports enthusiasts who come to Kos, there’s support for every […]

November 26, 2015 Kos olive oil|olive oils|olives eyewide

Olive Oils of Kos: Excellent Quality

The olive tree is one of the most cherished symbols of Greece, the “Holy Tree,” a presence all over the country’s territory, the root of tradition for many of its people. Like almost every other region of Greece, Kos has its own pure, virgin olive oils, and while not famous as the Cretan oils, these […]

September 4, 2015 Astir Odysseus|Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa|facebook contest|holidays|Hotels Kos|win vacations eyewide

Who Was Odysseus? Answer, and win next year’s vacations!

Odysseus is a timeless hero, an eternal symbol of skillfulness, ingenuity & competence. His figure represents the will to keep fighting & not surrender despite the hardships one may encounter on his way. To give his name to our hotel was the least we could do to honor him.

June 22, 2015 eyewide

Trip to Pyli: Spectacular Wilderness, Pristine Nature

Soaked in magnificent beauty, blessed by the breeze of the Aegean Sea, the mountains of Kos hide ancient settlements, surrounded by spectacular wilderness and pristine nature. Pyli village is one of them: nestled in a lush green valley, with large pine trees and olive groves, amidst towering rocks. It is a sleepy village, with quiet, […]

June 20, 2015 Asklepeion|Hippocrates|Kos eyewide

A Kos Curative Remedy, Hippocrates Style

While visiting the pristine gem of Kos, a trip to one of the Island’s most famous sites may just be what the “doctor” ordered.

May 16, 2015 eyewide

Argo Waterfront Taverna: Greek Inspiration Meets Italian and French Flavors

There’s a new season at Argo Waterfront Taverna, and with every new season, you can expect a new menu, but one that remains true to the Greek roots of the restaurant, albeit French and Italian influences are obvious. The new menu beckons with four tantalizing sets, with robust dishes, cooked with great gusto: it’s hard […]

May 13, 2015 Aphrodite SPA|Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa|rooms|suites eyewide

Expansion Project of Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa

Our faithful guests, and new visitors too, will be happy to learn that we plan to expand the beautiful Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa in the very near future. This expansion project is expected to finalize just in time for the 2015 season. The outstanding resort will expand with no less than 70 ultra-modern, […]

April 2, 2015 beach|Kos eyewide

The Top Beaches on Kos

Most people visiting the island of Kos venture to there out of wanting to discover the unique and eclectic mix of treasures from antiquity. This magnificent place in the Dodecanese, in the ancient region of Caria, really is a bountiful sightseeing destination. First mentioned in Homer’s Iliad, Kos was also visited by Hercules, and was […]