Flights to Kos

A classic Greek dish is the gyros, which is made of well-seasoned pork that is grilled on a large skewer and cut into thin slices directly on the grill. Gyros is often served with coleslaw and tzatziki or as a pita in a bread bag with a delicious garlic sauce and salad.

The pitaridia is similar to lasagna and is made from pasta cooked in broth. With gratinated cheese or combined with tomato and minced meat sauce, it is a typical dish that is only found in Kos.

Typical of the island is the Posa cheese pickled in red wine, a goat cheese that takes on a very special taste thanks to the wine.

A journey back in time awaits you with a visit to the Castle of Antimachia, a fortress that is standing completely lonely on a hill above the Kardamena Bay. For a long time it served as a place of refuge for the population to get to safety from enemy attacks and to defend themselves from here. People lived here until the middle of the 18th century, when the area of the castle was no longer sufficient. The area is a bit overgrown, but the way up here is certainly worth it, since the view over the bay is just wonderful. There are traces of the former residents to be discovered everywhere and two small churches are even freely accessible.

The island's capital, Kos Town, is located in the north-east and is ideal for both holiday and day trips. In the historic old town there are buildings with Ottoman and Venetian architecture. With the Asklepieion, the town hosts the most important ancient site of Kos. This attraction is located only 4 km outside of the city on a hill and offers a beautiful view of the coast on a clear day. Further important archaeological sites in the city are the Casa Romana, the Altar of Dionyssios and the Odeon.

The natural phenomenon Alikes is only 15 km away from Kos Town. As a home and nature reserve for countless species of birds, including flamingos, the salt lake offers a wonderful backdrop. Until the nineties there was still salt works here, but this is now closed. The best way to get to the Alikes is by car via a somewhat difficult road. Since the lake is often dry in summer, the best time for a visit is in spring and autumn.

The mountain village of Zia is the highest place in Kos. Although the village is quite small with just more or less a hundred inhabitants, it attracts visitors from the coastal regions every year. You can also eat typical food of the island here. A stroll through the small alleys creates a very special holiday atmosphere. The beautiful view and the pure nature up here is unique and will ensure unforgettable moments.