Sights on Kos — 39 spots

All 39 sights we've collected and personally visited on Kos: sights with directions, website and Instagram, organized by region.

Asklepieion of Kos — Bij Kos-stad / Platani, Kos (Kos Town)
The island's most famous ancient sanctuary, linked to Hippocrates and the birth of Western medicine, spread across four terraces with sea views.
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Plane Tree of Hippocrates — Kos-stad, Kos (Kos Town)
A world-famous plane tree right by the Agora and the castle, where legend says Hippocrates taught his students.
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Castle of Neratzia — Kos-stad haven, Kos (Kos Town)
A medieval castle of the Knights of St John at the entrance to Kos Town's harbour, with thick walls that withstood centuries of pirate raids and Ottoman sieges.
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Ancient Agora of Kos — Kos-stad centrum, Kos (Kos Town)
An open archaeological zone right in the middle of Kos Town, with remains of temples, mosaics and columns from the ancient marketplace.
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Roman Odeon of Kos — Kos-stad, Kos (Kos Town)
A restored Roman theatre, compact and photogenic, that pairs perfectly with a visit to the nearby Casa Romana.
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Casa Romana — Kos-stad, Kos (Kos Town)
A reconstructed Roman house with courtyards full of well-preserved mosaics and frescoes, one of Greece's best-preserved Roman villas.
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Archaeological Museum of Kos — Eleftherias Square, Kos-stad, Kos (Kos Town)
A museum in an Italian building from 1935 on the central Eleftherias Square, with important finds that give context to all the ruins scattered around the city.
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Western Archaeological Zone — Kos-stad, Kos (Kos Town)
A large, open archaeological zone with Roman streets, mosaics and bathhouses, pairing perfectly with the Odeon and Casa Romana further along.
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Eleftherias Square — Kos-stad, Kos (Kos Town)
The central square of Kos Town, with a mix of Italian and Ottoman architecture, the museum, a market hall and plenty of cafés.
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Kos Old Town — Kos-stad, Kos (Kos Town)
The historic heart of Kos Town, where restaurants, shops, ruins and squares alternate in a mix of centuries-old layers — ideal for an evening walk.
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Port of Kos — Kos-stad, Kos (Kos Town)
A lively harbour with boat trips, restaurants and a breathtaking view of the illuminated Knights' castle — one of the city's most beautiful evening spots.
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Zia — Dikeos-berg, Kos (Zia & the mountain villages)
Kos's best-known mountain village, high on Mount Dikeos, loved for its sunset, narrow shopping street and tavernas with views over the whole island.
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Mount Dikeos — Dikeos-gebergte, Kos (Zia & the mountain villages)
Kos's highest mountain range, with hiking trails starting from Zia offering panoramas over almost the entire island.
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Paleo Pyli — Pyli / Dikeos, Kos (Zia & the mountain villages)
An abandoned Byzantine village and castle ruin on a hilltop, one of Kos's most rugged and impressive spots, far off the tourist track.
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Kastri Island — Voor Agios Stefanos Beach, Kefalos, Kos (Kefalos & the west)
An iconic little island with a blue-and-white chapel, right off Agios Stefanos beach near Kefalos — one of the most photographed spots on all of Kos.
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Agios Stefanos Basilica Ruins — Agios Stefanos Beach, Kefalos, Kos (Kefalos & the west)
Ruins of early Christian basilicas right on Kefalos's beach, with a view of the iconic Kastri island offshore.
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Antimachia Castle — Antimachia, Kos (Kefalos & the west)
A medieval fortress ruin above the landscape near Antimachia, considerably quieter than the castle in Kos Town but just as impressive.
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Traditional Windmill of Antimachia — Antimachia, Kos (Kefalos & the west)
A photogenic traditional windmill, a popular stopover on the route to the airport or Kefalos.
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Plaka Forest — Tussen Antimachia en Kefalos, Kos (Kefalos & the west)
A green rest stop between Antimachia and Kefalos, known for its free-roaming peacocks and the welcome shade on a hot day.
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Alikes Salt Lake — Tigaki, Kos (Tigaki & Marmari)
A salt lake behind Tigaki beach, known for the flamingos and other birds that land there at certain times of year.
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Therma / Embros Thermal Springs — Agios Fokas / Thermes, Kos (Kos Town)
A natural hot spring flowing directly into the sea at Agios Fokas, where warm and cold water mix for a special swimming experience.
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Kardamena Harbour & Old Town — Kardamena, Kos (Kardamena & the south coast)
A lively south-coast town with a cosy harbour, restaurants, bars and boat trips to the nearby islands.
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Day trip to Nisyros — Vanaf Kos-haven / Kardamena, Kos (Kardamena & the south coast)
A popular day trip to the volcanic island of Nisyros, where you can walk right into the crater of a still-active volcano.
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Defterdar Mosque — Eleftherias Square, Kos-stad, Kos (Kos Town)
Ottoman heritage on the central Eleftherias Square, a striking part of Kos Town's layered architectural history.
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Lotzias Mosque — Platanou Square, Kos-stad, Kos (Kos Town)
A historic mosque right by the famous Plane Tree of Hippocrates, a striking part of Kos's old town.
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Kos Marina — Kos-stad / Psalidi-zijde, Kos (Kos Town)
A modern marina on the Psalidi side of Kos Town, ideal for a quiet walk among yachts without the bustle of the old harbour.
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Altar of Dionysos — Kos-stad, Kos (Kos Town)
Ancient ruins right by Casa Romana, an interesting extra stop on the historical walking route through Kos Town.
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Pyli Village — Centraal Kos (Zia & the mountain villages)
A traditional village inland on Kos, which pairs well with a visit to nearby Paleo Pyli and Zia.
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Pyli Spring — Pyli, Kos (Zia & the mountain villages)
A historic water spring and fountain in the village of Pyli, a small but authentic stop on the way through the interior.
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Traditional House of Antimachia — Antimachia, Kos (Kefalos & the west)
A reconstruction of a traditional Kos house from the early twentieth century, a nice stop for local context during a drive.
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Kefalos Village — Kefalos, Kos (Kefalos & the west)
A traditional village high above the bay, with beautiful views and the perfect base for the south-west's most beautiful beaches.
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Mastichari — Mastichari, Kos (Kefalos & the west)
A relaxed fishing village with a beach, restaurants and ferries toward Kalymnos, less touristy than the bigger resort towns.
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Asfendiou villages — Dikeos-gebied, Kos (Zia & the mountain villages)
Traditional villages on the slopes of Mount Dikeos, together forming a quieter alternative for those wanting to see more than just busy Zia.
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Agios Dimitrios / Haihoutes — Dikeos-gebied, Kos (Zia & the mountain villages)
A small, partly abandoned and partly restored mountain village area with a particularly authentic atmosphere, far off the tourist track.
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Hatziemmanouil Winery — Asfendiou / Tigaki-omgeving, Kos (Tigaki & Marmari)
A well-known winery on Kos, a quiet break between beaches and villages with the chance to taste local wines.
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Triantafyllopoulos Winery — Miniera, Kos (Tigaki & Marmari)
A modern winery on Kos, suited to a wine tasting or a quiet afternoon away from the coast.
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Honey Factory / Melissa Kos — Antimachia / binnenland, Kos (Kefalos & the west)
A nice stop for local honey products inland, often combined with larger island tours across Kos.
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Lido Water Park — Mastichari-omgeving, Kos (Kefalos & the west)
A large water park near Mastichari, handy for families looking for a day of slides and pools without the stress of choosing a beach.
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Kalymnos, Pserimos & Plati day trip — Vanaf Kos-haven of Mastichari, Kos (Kos Town)
A popular island-hopping or three-island cruise from Kos, with stops to swim at Pserimos and Plati and a visit to lively Kalymnos.
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