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The island of Kos is the third largest island in the prefecture of the Dodecanese. It covers an area of 290 km², its coastline is 112 km long and boasts long sandy beaches in the northern part and sandy or rocky seashores in the southern part. Economy relies heavily, about 80% being related to this sector. The island has long been established as a major tourist destination in Greece. The combination of sand and sightseeing gives Kos a uniquely broad appeal.
The primary leisure demand generators are the town of Kos, the Castle of the Knights of St. John, the Plane Tree and the Asklepeion of Hippocrates, the Volcano Domes, the Prehistoric Cave of Aspri Petra, and the Hot Springs in Agios Fokas on the eastern part of the island.
Kos ‘Hippocrates’ airport features one of the busiest airports in Greece in terms of international passenger volume. It is connected with direct charter flights to and from all major European cities during the tourist season that lasts from mid-April to mid-October.
The island of Kos is the third largest island in the prefecture of the Dodecanese. It covers an area of 290 km², its coastline is 112 km long and boasts long sandy beaches in the northern part and sandy or rocky seashores in the southern part. Economy relies heavily, about 80% being related to this sector. The island has long been established as a major tourist destination in Greece. The combination of sand and sightseeing gives Kos a uniquely broad appeal.
