Kos is the third largest island of the Dodecanese and is located in the southeastern Aegean Sea and just 3 nautical miles from the coasts of Asia Minor. It is the third largest island in the Dodecanese, covering an area of 290.29 kilometers and the circumnavigation of the island is calculated to 60 nautical miles, although one can reach the island by air in less minutes.

Kos is connected to several destinations, both by air and by sea. The main connections are with Athens and Piraeus and the islands of Rhodes, Kalymnos and Nisyros.
There are also some ferry connections with some of the largest Greek cities and islands like Patmos, Lemnos, Leros etc., while regular trips are scheduled with small boats, with different routes like Kalymnos – Plati – Pserimos, and Nisyros.

Kos is also one of the few places in Greece from which one can visit Turkey. Throughout the year there are coastal shipping links, especially during the summer months, while many excursions are planned, such to Alikarnassos.

There are multiple reasons which make Kos worth visiting.

Kos is an island rich in monuments. The tour of the island gives you the opportunity to discover unique and stunning scenery. Besides the attractions, the island has many natural beauties. Do not forget to visit the hot springs, which have healing properties.

Kos is also a modern tourist island and is rightly ranked as one of the top tourist destinations, among other islands such as Mykonos,Santorini,Rhodes and more. It offers many possibilities regarding accommodation, food, cafes, sports, excursions, night entertainment.

The island is very well known for its cycle lanes this is why Kos is often characterized as the island of the bicycle.

The whole island has beautiful beaches, organized and not. Kos is a great place for windsurfing, jet-skiing or even sailing, while it is preferred by many as an ideal place to plan their wedding.

Source kosinfo.gr