Visit Kos

Welcome to Kos, the best kept secret in the Aegean sea.
 The crossroad between civilizations, between East and West, the meeting point for both culture and trade.

A place where antiquity and modern civilisation find themselves in unison. Monuments of the past await your discovery and admiration. Kos of the present awaits to live with you the carefree life of summer in Greece, to enjoy with you the sun, the sea, the mood.

The town of Kos was founded in 366 BC, in the same area where modern Kos nowadays is to be found. It climaxed during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, being a crossroad between civilisations, between East and West, the meeting point for both culture and trade. Its public market was of great fame during the antiquity and still is thriving in our days.

When entering the harbour of Kos town the imposing medieval Castle of Neratzia is bound to draw your attention. This castle is connected to the mainland by a bridge that crosses the Palm Tree Avenue, the same one that connects the Castle to the Platanos, the large plane tree under which Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, used to teach.

The Archaeological Museum, located at Eleftherias square, exhibiting a wide collection of archaeological treasures. Many archaeological monuments dating back to more than 3000 years can be found over the landscape, some of them being the Odeon (ancient theatre), the Roman House (Casa Romana), the Ancient Market place, the “Abduction of Europa”, the Western Excavations and many more...

The Asklepieion, where the
Hippocratic Oath was first told!

The Asklepieion, located just outside Kos town, is probably the most famous and important archaeological site on the island.

It is world-wide known as the centre of Hippocrates' Medical School, since it was there that Hippocrates used to practice medicine, it was there that the Hippocratic Oath was first told, a tradition that has been repeated thousands of times each time a new doctor takes its oath. It is until our days that the Hippocratic Oath can be heard every summer in the Temple of Asklepius, recited in ancient Greek, a practice that brings awe to all attendants...

Culture, history, nature, all together form the beauty of Kos.

Passed the beautiful wetland of Psalidi you’ll find Therma, a place named after the numerous hot springs of the area. Hot spring water can not only fill you with feelings of relaxation and harmony, but also help you in several health problems, since its rich sulphur content gives it great therapeutic value.

Kos Marina

Your natural, secure bay. We will make sure that your stay in Kos Marina is worth every moment of your precious time. KOS MARINA has officially opened on the 15th of May 2001. Since then high quality services are offered to our guests.

It is located next to KOS island old harbour, the heart of Dodecanese islands, Aegean Sea, Greece, the most charming resort in Greece and the best sailing & cruising area in Europe!

Kos Marina came under the management of KOS Ependitiki SA (a company owned by the Municipality of KOS town) in 1999. Since then 8 million euros was invested, applying the ambitious program of building the best Marina in the Aegean Sea! Two years later Kos Marina was ready to offer an extensive range of services to yachts from 7 to 50 meters.

Kos Marina is located one mile SE from Kos old harbour (Entrance: 36° 53' N 27° 18' E) and offers today 250 berths with Mooring lines, water supply, Electricity supply 220 & 380 V from 16 to 125 Amps, Telephone connection, Satellite TV.

Boat Yard

  • Dry storage area adequate for 150 yachts
  • 100 Tone Boat lift (ASCOM)
  • 35 Tonne Hydraulic trailer
  • Dry Dock An extensive range of technical services at Kos Marina that include a 100 tn Travel Lift and a 35 tn hydraulic Trailer.

Kos Marina premises are patrolled 24 hours by guards. Cameras cover all over the complex Kos Marina. Fire Precaution. All piers are equipped with fire stations with fire extinguishers; alarm system; fire hoses with both fresh and seawater circuit. All piers are equipped with emergency stations comprising lifebuoys, lifelines, emergency telephones and rescue ladders.

Pilot speedboat, WC-showers, Trolleys, Parking Lot, Bilge pump out, Sewerage pump out, Waste oil disposal, Refuse containers, Fuel station.

Administration Building with Reception, Authorities, Info centre, Meeting room & Guests' Suites. Weather report, Internet, telephone and facsimile services are offered in the Marina's Info Centre, where meetings and events can be organised. Bank ATM, Baggage storage and Postal services are available.

Shopping center with Cafeteria-bistro, Restaurant, Super Market, Fruits Market, Laundry, Yachts Chandlers Shops, Safety Equipment, Souvenirs shops, Boutique, Rent a car, Yacht Brokers, Yachting & Travel Agencies.