Kos Beaches: Tigaki Beach: Tigaki is 11 kilometers far from Kos town and 7 kilometers north of Asfendiou village. It is a popular holiday destination that has been developed during the last decades along the homonymous sandy beach of the northern coast of the island in a green valley background. Years ago the place used to be the locals’ favourite holiday resort. Visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing and water sports at the mile long sandy beach with its crystal clear waters (10 kilometers long).
Agios Theologos: One of the most beautiful beaches on Kos Island is Agios Theologos. Agios Theologos is located about 7km southwest of Kefalos village and owes its name to the deserted church of Agios Ioannis Theologos (St.John the Theologian), which the locals honor with a festival on the 29th of August. With its beautiful creeks and rocky coves it is ideal for hours of sunbathing and also suitable for windsurfing especially if you’re a beginner.
Limnionas: Limnionas is a small bay located around 5 km north of Kefalos village. A quiet and deserted beach, nevertheless a welcoming haven for small fishing and tourist boats in case of bad weather. In Limnionas you’ll most certainly find fresh fish and enjoy the sun and the sea, away from any noise. Access to the beach is easy by car, taxi and motorbike.
Paradise Beach: Paradise Beach is one of the most famous beaches on Kos Island, located around 7 km just before reaching Kefalos Village. It truly is a paradise beach (that’s how the beach earned its name in the first place) with fine white sand and crystal clear waters. It is extremely well organized, with sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports and restaurants with fresh fish, Greek and international cuisine. There is no chance of not visiting this beach when coming to the island.
Psalidi (Agios Fokas): Psalidi beach is only a short distance from Kos town (about 3.5 km) and it is one of the most popular beaches. It has many hotels and rooms to let most of which are located near the beach. It also has many fish taverns and restaurants with Greek and international cuisine. Most of the beaches have sun beds, umbrellas and well organized water sport centers available. Psalidi beach is ideal for surfing due to its location and in the summer almost on a daily basis you can see big groups of surfers.
Therma (Hot Water): Therma beach is located 8km after Psalidi area and about 10km from Kos town. Therma is exceptional, due to the hot water (that’s where the name came from) coming from the mountain which is beneficial for visitors. The hot springs are a real treasure containing elements such as Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur and Chlorine ideal treatments for rheumatism, arthritis and any gynecological related issues.
Lambi: Lambi beach is 4km northwest of Kos town and is more than one thousand meters long. Its modern-day name is New Alikarnassos and the area has experienced a lot of development with many hotels available if you wish to stay there. Its morphology is flat therefore making it ideal for cyclists or skaters since the path along the coast reaches Tigaki village. Lambi is ideal for those looking for a quiet beach to spend their day.