Kos Travel Guide
Greece
Kos is a small Greek city of 19,244 people on the island of Kos, in the Aegean Sea. It is the island’s main urban centre and a practical base for exploring the surrounding coast.
Most visitors arriving by air use Kos Airport (KGS). Several named beaches are close to the city, including Gourniatis at 4.0 kilometres, Akro Chelonas at 4.1 kilometres, Troulos Kos at 7.7 kilometres and Vouno at 7.9 kilometres. Further options include Marmari-Caravia Beach, 11.2 kilometres away, Bamialiki at 16.9 kilometres and Pefkokefali-Ag.Fokas at 23.6 kilometres.
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Weather in Kos
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Pays in EUR
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +30
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Greece for good service. While not mandatory, it's a appreciated gesture.
Best time to visit Kos
Jan
16°10Feb
14°5Mar
18°6Apr
20°8May
23°5Jun
29°1Jul
32°0Aug
30°0Sep
28°2Oct
24°3Nov
21°9Dec
17°12Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Kos
Gourniatis
4 km away
Akro Chelοnas
4.1 km away
Troulos Kos
7.7 km away
Vouno
7.9 km away
Marmari-Caravia Beach
11.2 km away
Bamialiki
16.9 km away
Pefkokefali-Ag.Fokas
23.6 km away
Gümbet Beach
38.1 km away
Things to do in Kos
Antimacheia
historic site
1.8 km
Antimachia Castle
historic site
3.1 km
Plaka Forest
park
2.6 km
Aquatica Water park
water park
3.6 km
Adelfia
religious organization
4.3 km
Downtown Club
dance club
4.6 km
Hippocrates Garden
civilization museum
4 km
Castle of Antimachia Kos
historic site
2 km
Getting there
Kos Airport · 1 km
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