Kos is the perfect place for family vacations and more. We have experienced it first hand. We stayed for two weeks with our five year old daughter at the four-star Holiday Village Kos. Despite the fact that we were on the island for the first time, and at the recommendation of the tour operator was an all-inclusive vacation, it did not stop us to explore the island and see all its beauty.
Special attention can be given to the hotel itself: the rooms were kept clean, had air conditioning, and the area was a pool for adults and children. For the youngest tourists there were children's animation programs. In the menu of the restaurant there were always salads, fruit and delicious ice cream.
So, let's take a closer look at what the island of Kos is like as we saw it.
Kos Island is the perfect Greek island for a quiet family vacation. Little travelers, in addition to sandy beaches and warm water, will meet interesting animals here. We didn't see any thrushes here, but there are goats, donkeys, wild cats, turtles and... Indian peacocks. Also beautiful landscapes, lush gardens with banana palms, dried up lakes and ruins of monuments.
Kos is located in the Aegean Sea, has 112 km of coastline, 50 km long and 10 km wide. The island can be easily explored by car, quad bike, scooter, motorcycle, or by taking advantage of local travel agencies. The nearest airport and the only one on the island is Hippocrates airport. During the high season there are many flights, but in the off season it is better to get here with a connection in the capital of Greece. There are regular flights to Athens. You can easily buy tickets online for very attractive prices for convenient for you dates. Plan your vacation in advance!
You will find both empty, dry places and lush gardens with palm trees and magnificent flowers. There are wide sandy beaches as well as narrow and rocky ones with crystal clear water. There are lowlands as well as mountains and valleys.Oh, what a world in miniature. And at the same time a huge dose of sunshine and Greek cuisine. Also look afytos https://aktis.villas/en/afytos/
According to travel agencies, Kos Island is the "Garden of the Aegean," but because of the constant lowering of the water table, most of the island dries up. In spite of everything, it differs from other Greek islands by its more lush vegetation. There are monuments on the island, including the Asclepios, where Hippocrates, the father of medicine, used to give lectures.
Free open-air spa? Why not). The warm, sulfuric thermal baths of Embros are located near the town of Kos in Agios Fokas. The water that flows here comes from volcanic springs and reaches 50 degrees Celsius. Take my word for it, it is really hot. Somewhere you could see bubbles that made it seem as if people sitting in the water were just being boiled. Even the sand and rocks burned their feet. Some complain about the smell of sulfur. But what not to do for beauty and health.
The thermal baths on the island of Kos are different from the ones we encountered on the island of Zakynthos (Zakynthos), there the warm water flows directly into the sea, but here is a small lagoon of stones where the water is really warm. Entrance without tickets.
The thermal water is not only warm, but also therapeutic. It contains magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium and sulfur. Because of this has a positive effect on the appearance of the skin, hair and nails. It is also a good bath for those who suffer from rheumatism or muscle pain.
Drive as far as possible, there will be many times a sign "terma" in the parking lots. But this only tempts tourists to stop at the beach. You will definitely know the right place - near the parking lot is a bus stop, a bar and a steep descent.The thermal baths are located on a small beach with high stone cliffs.
From the parking lot to the thermal baths you have to walk a little (about 10 minutes). It is a gravel and rocky road. In some places it is very steep. Those who are more lazy and relaxed (still go to the spa), can ride a donkey. It is worth taking comfortable shoes, the beach here is pebbly and rocky.
In the pine forest (actually a pine forest) on the road from the airport to Kefalos, you can meet a herd of wild peacocks! The Indian peacock is a bird that can be found here, as the name implies, comes from India. Those found on Kos are wild birds, probably brought to the island by Alexander the Great.
A forest full of peacocks is a great attraction for kids and more! Peacocks are everywhere! They walk around the parking lot, leap from the bushes, hide under the trees, or rest in the shade of the bridge. And when you want to go home, it's like they don't want to let you go. They are not alone because they are guarded from both land - cats and water - turtles and frogs.
The forest has a pleasant climate in both temperature and smell (essential oils).This is the perfect trip if you want a break from the sun and heat on the island.
