Category: Destination

October 6, 2021 hiking | hiking greece | hiking trails | hiking trails kos | Kos island | kos nature activities | mountains kos | nature kos sissy

Hiking Trails on Kos Island

An island like Kos is best experienced at a slow pace – either on foot walking or hiking, on horseback, or from the saddle of a bicycle. And yes, Kos offers plenty of routes specifically designed for these purposes. But, for amateurs of “long, vigorous walks,” as hikes are defined, here are a few suggested […]

September 21, 2021 Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa | daily excursions in kos | Greece | kadtri island kos | Kos | summer holidays in kos sissy

Kastri Island: A Postcard-pretty Islet in Kamari Bay

Under intense blue skies, rising from the waters of the Kamari Bay, just opposite the Agios Stefanos Beach, there is an islet: Kastri. Although the bay is officially called Kamari, it appears in many travel guides and articles as Kefalos Bay. Barren and rocky, Kastri is a picture-perfect eye-candy islet and one of the most […]

July 16, 2021 food in kos | gastronomy | greek food | greek tavern | kos grastronomy | tavernas in kos sissy

Holiday on Kos Island: Traditional Beachfront Tavernas

The traditional beachfront tavernas on Kos Island will give you the authentic Greek experience you expect. Fresh, organic ingredients are transformed into delicious dishes by native chefs with a deep respect for their heritage. Friendly Greek hospitality and seascapes that will embed into your memory forever are other things that will make dining in a […]

June 3, 2021 ancient kos | Hippocrates | history of kos | Kos | kos greece | Kos island | nature | old trees | Tree of Hippocrates sissy

The Old Tree of Hippocrates and Its Story

Hippocrates of Kos lived between 460 and  370 BC long before the oriental plane tree standing today in Platía Platanou in Kos Town. The Tree of Hippocrates standing today propped by metal scaffolding is less than 600 years old, but it probably marks the place of another oriental plane where the “Father of Medicine” used to […]

April 5, 2021 greek wine | Kos island | wine greece | wineries greece | wineries kos sissy

Three Wineries Worth Visiting in Kos

Kos doesn’t have a well-established winemaking industry, but the viticulture tradition goes back to antiquity, with Hippocrates, the father of medicine, praising its benefits for human health: “Wine is an appropriate article for mankind, both for the healthy body and the ailing man.” Hippocrates (c. 460 – c. 370 BC) Before the Ottoman rule, Kos […]

March 18, 2021 Astir Odysseus | flowers | flowers of greece | Greece | Kos island | kos nature | nature | Sea Daffodil sissy

The Sea Daffodil (Pancratium maritimum) on Kos Island

The elegant and fragrant sea daffodil flowers on the coastal dunes of Kos Island from August until October. Known under several different names, including sea lily, sand daffodil, sand lily, lily of St. Nicholas, lily of the coast, and its Latin name, Pancratium maritimum, the plant more likely developed during the Miocene geological epoch. Unfortunately, […]

January 27, 2021 Greece | greek islands | Kos | marmari | marmari kos sissy

What to See in Marmari on Kos Island

Marmari has the best of two worlds: the sea at its feet and the mountains proud, like a crown, at the top of its head. If you plan to visit Marmari when you stay at Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa, here are some of the top things to do and see. Marmari Beach (Paralia […]

December 11, 2020 Kos island | romantic island | sunset | sunset in kos sissy

Unexpected, Non-touristy Sunset Spots on Kos

When you are on Kos Island, you can gaze at some of the most spectacular sunsets over the sea. The warm colors and the vivid patterns made by the clouds reflecting the sunlight in the sky will inspire awe and a sense of peace and tranquility in your heart. When you stay at Astir Odysseus […]

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 22, 2020 greek island | Kos | Nisyros | nisyros island | nisyros kos sissy

Nisyros Island Off-the-Beaten-Path

The active status as a calc-alkaline volcano of Nisyros (sometimes Nisiros) makes the island a fascinating destination for those vacationing on Kos. While most travelers head here to hike around the Stefanos crater, some choose to discover the island off-the-beaten-path. Here are some of the attractions you could see when you break the mold. Panagia […]