May 7, 2019 activities eyewide

Pserimos: a great day out

When staying at Astir Odysseus why not head out to one of Kos’s closest neighbours? Also known as Kapari, (capers grown in abundance here), Pserimos is the tiny island (less than 15 square km) that lies just four kilometres to our north. With around 100 permanent residents and the simple pleasures of a Greek isle […]

April 23, 2019 10 Years Astir Odysseus|facebook contest eyewide

Contest “10 Years of Excellence”: win a 5-night stay

We are celebrating 10 Years of Excellence with a Facebook Contest. Share your Memories and Win a 5-Night Stay at Astir Odysseus! Follow the below steps to join the winner’s circle! All you have to do is: 1.Click on the Facebook post below and submit a memory photo from your vacations in Astir Odysseus, in the comments […]

March 10, 2019 wines|wines of Kos eyewide

Visit the wineries of Kos

Your stay at Astir Odysseus is likely to include savouring the delicious wines we have in our ACHILLES and ITHAKA restaurants, and at our waterfront taverna ARGO. In addition to the finest Greek and international wines, we of course offer the best Kos has to offer – from delicious crisp whites and refreshing reds to […]

February 28, 2019 10 Years Astir Odysseus|Astir Odysseus|Kos eyewide

Celebrating 10 Years of Incomparable Hospitality at Astir Odysseus

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 Odysseus had 267 rooms and relatively fewer guest facilities as compared to today. In 2014, […]

January 24, 2019 food|gastronomy|Greek dining|Kos eyewide

Five Delicious Greek Vegan Dishes to Tempt the Palate

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 a short list of dishes to look forward to during your visit to this Dodecanese […]

January 17, 2019 Kos|traditions eyewide

The Festival Traditions of Kos

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 cherish but, without heritage, Kos would be just another island paradise. Here’s a sampling of […]

January 10, 2019 activities|Kos eyewide

Best Travel Apps for 2019

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 mobile space, travel apps have powered smartphones with unheard of usefulness for tourists. But […]

January 3, 2019 architecture|Kos eyewide

Architecture of Kos

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 seen by the trained eye, some other differentiations are imminently evident. If you look at […]

December 27, 2018 holidays eyewide

A Day Trip to Bodrum

During your stay on Kos take the opportunity and enjoy a day trip to Bodrum. Situated just five kilometers away from Kos, Bodrum and its ancient wonders is just a ferry ride away. This largely unmentioned Turkish seaside town is blessed with several unique touristic attractions, scores of wonderful shops, and archaeological treasures that are nothing […]

December 14, 2018 activities|Kos eyewide

Horseback Riding in Kos

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 of Kos you’ll create sparkling memories to carry home and to last a lifetime. Whether […]