April 5, 2022 Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa | easter on kos island | greek easter sissy

Easter customs on Kos Island

Before you learn about the Easter customs on Kos Island, you should know when the island’s inhabitants celebrate the most important religious holiday in the Greek Orthodox calendar. Here are the dates for the following ten years: 2022, Easter Sunday: April 24 2023, Easter Sunday: April 16 2024, Easter Sunday: May 5 2025, Easter Sunday: […]

June 8, 2021 Astir Odysseus | hotel manager | Lefteris Parvantonis sissy

Interview – Lefteris Parvantonis: ‘The Vision of Astir Odysseus Kos is to Offer High Quality Services’

When travelers choose the Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa while making plans to visit Kos, they have made the most ideal start for a journey full of experiences, according to the resort’s general manager, Lefteris Parvantonis. A 5-star hotel in the Tigaki area of the Greek island of Kos, the Astir Odysseus Kos offers discreet luxury and high elegance combined […]

June 8, 2021 Astir Odysseus | food safety | gastronomy | World Food Safety Day 2021 sissy

World Food Safety Day 2021

This year’s theme, “Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow” Food safety is a matter for all of us. Especially for us working in the tourism and catering sector. Food safety is an integral part of our daily lives as we have set high requirements and specifications as a company to offer high quality and […]

October 18, 2019 dream wedding|Kos island|Wedding on Kos|wedding planning|weddings eyewide

Plan your dream-come-true destination wedding in the island of Kos, Greece

You may think that the road to a dream wedding is paved with rose-petals, but instead it is paved with tedious planning, and a whole lot of overwhelming details that need sorting. While you really can’t wait until the most romantic day of your life, the wedding planning seems a never-ending and frustrating task. If […]

July 26, 2019 Antimachia|feast|traditional eyewide

The 15th of August traditional feast in Antimachia village

Every year on the 15th of August when Orthodox Greeks celebrate the Day of Assumption of the Virgin Mary, a feast is organized in the yard of the Holy Church of the Assumption of the Virgin in Antimachia, Kos. The residents of Antimachia and the surrounding villages, as well as many foreign visitors to Kos, […]

July 9, 2019 activities|Blue flag|ecology|nature eyewide

Caring for the sea that unites us: Astir Odysseus Resort & Spa participates in the Blue Flag Mediterranean week

Ιn July 2019, for the second year, eleven NGOs acting as Blue Flag National Operators, from 11 different Mediterranean countries, have joined forces to put together a Blue Flag Mediterranean Clean Up Week, with the message: Caring for the Sea that Unites Us. Astir Odysseus Resort & Spa, a seaside hotel that cares for the […]

June 26, 2019 eyewide

10 years of Excellence and Memories: Astir Odysseus Anniversary Party

2019 marks the 10th year of operation for Astir Odysseus. The completion of “10 years of Excellence” is a benchmark that calls for a major celebration! On 23 June, Astir Odysseus celebrated its 10-year successful operation with a special anniversary party that had it all: upbeat music by a DJ, fresh cocktails, magic fireworks, a […]

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 […]

November 24, 2018 eyewide

Windsurfing on Kos: Here’s Why the Island Is a Hotspot for Windsurfers

From beginner freestylers to professional windsurfers, Kos is the place to be. The island counts on reliable winds from May up to mid-September, and it offers excellent conditions for all windsurfers, regardless of their level of expertise. Local windsurfers and windsurfing schools are familiar with the best spots, but generally, Kefalos and Mastichari are the […]

November 4, 2018 eyewide

Birdwatching on Kos: Paradise of Migratory Birds

As unlikely as it may seem, birdwatching is a trending pastime in many countries around the world, and even in urban environments where traffic and noise often disturb our feathery friends. Fortunately, Kos offers peace, tranquility, and a wonderful habitat for all kinds of birds. In fact, you can call it a birdwatcher’s paradise.