Author: eyewide

October 14, 2018 eyewide

5 Delicious Souvenirs from Kos to Take Home

In the southeastern Aegean, just off the Anatolian coast of Turkey, Kos represents a quaint haven of Greek and Mediterranean tradition, with the occasional Ottoman Muslim influences that give its lifestyle charm and flair.

October 4, 2018 eyewide

Kos Beaches to Suit all Tastes

Blessed by an ideal position on the Aegean Sea to offer visitors a long summer and the chance to stroll on the beach, and even go for a swim in the offseason, Kos has beaches that suit all tastes.

September 30, 2018 eyewide

Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Kos

Visitors to Kos often speak of the curative experience the island on returning home. Famous as the birthplace of Hippocrates, who was the father of modern medicine, the island is also well known for its thermal springs like at Agios Fokas. Unbeknownst to most travelers arriving on the island, though, are the hundreds of medicinal […]

September 21, 2018 eyewide

A Stroll Through the Old Town of Kos

The Old Town of Kos is fascinating. This is where you will stumble upon legendary landmarks like the Tree of Hippocrates, Casa Romana, Platia Elefteria (Freedom Square) with the Agora and swanky cafes, Neratzia Castle, the Archaeological Museum of Kos, the Altar of Dionysus, and many other attractions.

September 14, 2018 eyewide

Discover Our New Executive Double Sea View Room with Private Jacuzzi

The Executive Double Sea View Room with Private Jacuzzi is the newest type of room available when you want to vacation on Kos at Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa.

September 4, 2018 eyewide

Tree of Hippocrates: Preserving the Legend

The Tree of Hippocrates on Kos, which is a listed monument of nature since 1985, is a Platanus orientalis (Oriental plane tree) and one of the island’s capital most cherished natural monuments.

August 31, 2018 eyewide

Destination Fun: PLAY Center Tigaki

PLAY Center Tigaki is a family-friendly destination not many travelers know about. Consider it a “locals know” kind of tip.

August 24, 2018 eyewide

Destination Fun: Ten Pin Bowling BO

Ten Pin Bowling BO is a family-friendly bowling center – a great destination to spend a fun-filled couple of hours with your little ones, or with your friends. It is just ten minutes drive from Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa, on Parodos Ethnikis Antistaseos, in Kos city.

August 16, 2018 eyewide

An Afternoon of Family Fun: Marmari Go-Kart Center

The Marmari Go-Kart Center is close to Tigaki, not far from the salt lake Alikes. It is a fun, family-friendly destination, with karts for all ages, and excellent racing conditions.

August 7, 2018 eyewide

How to Spend a Weekend in Tigaki, Kos Island

Tigaki is a quaint, peaceful holiday resort, famed for its pristine coastline with a 10-kilometer long beach and clear, shallow waters, perfect for swimmers but also suitable for all kinds of water sports.