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Kos

Kos offers you a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a truly sporting life. Perhaps now is the time for you to discover and learn to love some sport you have never taken up before. As the town of Kos is flat, is it ideal for jogging and cycling - a very trendy sport in Kos, otherwise known as the 'bicycle island'. There are also many basketball, volleyball and tennis courts. Summer vacations in Kos definitely mean water sports, another attraction, and a pleasurable way to spend your time by the sea. There is water skiing, surfing, paragliding and much more.

The sea is waiting for you to experience the joys it has to offer! All over the island you will find many public beaches where experienced instructors will help you come to grips with water sports. So this summer, why not let go and live a memorable experience on the sunny sandy beaches of the island of Kos. The selection varies from traditional Greek tavern and restaurants, right down to pizza, souvlaki and fast-food take-a-ways. Some of taverns / restaurants are by the seaside - others surrounded by trees and bushes to give you that secluded feeling. The choice of Greek wines is plentiful, ranging from the driest of dry to the very sweet, and the quality is surprisingly good.

ASFENDIOU-ZIA
Drowned in greenery with abundant spring waters, halfway up mount Dikeos is Asfendiou, with its little villages, Zia, Lagoudi, Evangelistria, Asomatos and Ag. Demetrios. There you can enjoy the freshness of the woods in the morning and an unforgettable sunset in the evening. Traditional houses and panoramic views, offer the visitor an ideal place to stroll around. The summer resort Tigaki with its sandy beach and crystal clear waters offered both swimming and water sports, also belongs to Asfendiou.

PYLI
Pyli comprises the little villages of Amaniou, Ag. Georgio and Ag. Nikolao. In Pyli you can visit the ruins of the tomb of the hero of ancient Kos, Harmylos and the water spring named after him. In Old Pyli the Byzantine castle of the village is still preserved. The locals are mainly farmers in the fertile valley of the flat settlement of Marmari, which is also a summer resort with splendid and well-organized beaches.

ANTIMACHIA
Antimiachia lies in the middle of the island. There you will find picturesque neighbourhoods and traditional customs and taverns, which specializes in fresh seafood houses. In Antimachia there are still a lot of windmills. The little village Mastichari also belongs to Antimachia; it is built by the sea and its beaches remind you of exotic places. From the harbor, boats travel to and from nearby Kalymnos several times daily.

KEFALOS
43 Km away from Kos town there lies Kefalos. It is built on two levels. The village bearing all the magnificence of the traditional village color, with narrow lanes and white washed houses overlooks the Aegean Sea. At the highest point, untouched by time, stands the oldest windmill emblem of the village. At the seaside, the resort Kamari, has the coldest and most crystal clear waters of the island and a well organized beach. In the many restaurants, which lie along the beach, you can taste traditional cuisine and plenty of fresh fish.

GREEK EVENING
This will be a night to remember where you will enjoy the Greek food, wine and the traditional and modern Greek dances. In the high season you will enjoy the program in the open air, admire the sun setting and the magnificent views of Tigaki and Marmari beaches, the Salt Lake (Aliki), and the islands of Kalymnos and Pserimos.
 

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