Category: Activities|Destination

November 14, 2020 birds | Kos | mountain | nature | plaka forest kos sissy

Picnic in Plaka Forest: A Nature Lovers’ Pastime on Kos Island

As far as nature goes, Kos has enough to satisfy explorers of all ages. When you want to take a break from the beach, head to the mountains from Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa to Plaka Forest, just 35 minutes by car, towards Antimachia village. The forest is one of Kos’ most picturesque areas, […]

October 5, 2020 cativities for families | children activities | family activities | family holidays | Greece | Kos sissy

Kos With Children: 10 Things to See and Do Every Summer

Quaint and blessed with pleasant temperatures in spring and fall, enjoying all the benefits of the summer sun and the kiss of the Aegean Sea, Kos is an island of self-rediscovery, with generous landscapes waiting for the next explorers, regardless of their age. When you visit Kos with children, you offer them unspoiled coastlines, breathtaking […]

September 13, 2020 diving | diving kos | Kos | nature activities kos | scuba diving | scuba diving kos | water sports sissy

Kos Island for Scuba Divers: The Best Diving Spots

Scuba diving is always a fascinating adventure for those who wonder what lies beneath the Aegean Sea’s azure glitter. Several diving centers on Kos Island caters to beginner and experienced divers alike. You can either try diving or opt for a PADI scuba diver course to obtain a PADI certificate. While the diving centers are […]

July 14, 2020 activities | day-trip | experiences | hiking | island-hoppingng | Telendos sissy

Day-trip to Telendos

Telendos is ideal for a one-day excursion from Kos, as long as you’re willing to sacrifice some of your late morning sleep! You have to start early to get to Kalymnos first and then take a boat from Myrties to Telendos (it takes only 10’). Telendos is a small island, surrounded by crystal blue waters. […]

June 21, 2020 Astir Odysseus | birds | Birdwatching | Kos | nature | nature activities kos | Psalidi Wetlands sissy

Best for Birdwatching: Kos’s Psalidi Wetlands

On the way from Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa to Agios Focas, some 19 minutes’ drive, you will find Igrotopos – Akti Psalidiou, the Psalidi Wetlands, a NATURA 2000 protected area with a sweetwater lake and fantastic fauna.  The wetlands are formed by two torrents meeting at the end of the cape of Psalidi, […]

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 […]

February 21, 2018 activities|walking trails eyewide

Walking Trails on Kos

While Kos is most often mentioned for its stunning village architecture, natural beauty, and pristine beaches, there’s a lot for walking enthusiasts to enjoy too. On this amazing island, a short jaunt up into the foothills or onto a mountain ridge can be a spectacular adventure for the eyes. For instance, a hike on Óros […]