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Tigaki and Marmari are the first seaside villages you will meet when leaving the town of Kos. You will find several beaches with crystal blue waters and warm, white sand.

Passing Zipari village you see Asfendiou, a complex of picturesque villages up on the mountain, an environment which is warm, cosy and friendly, as all Greek villages are, anyway. And by all means, don't forget to watch the breathtaking sunset from Zia, where the sun seems to merge into the sea in a feast of colours and senses.

Kardamena

Kardamena is a village located 30 kilometres from Kos town and 5 kilometres from "Hippocrates" International Airport. There are many interesting archaeological treasures to be seen, such as the Temple of Apollo, the early Christian Basilicas and the Ancient Theatre. And since you will be needing some rest after sightseeing, Kardamena also offers beautiful sandy beaches with a variety of water sports and daily boat services to Nisyros, the neighbouring volcanic island that you ought to visit.

Antimachia

Moving on to Antimachia, a village 25 kilometres outside Kos town towards the central part of the island, you will see the Castle of Antimachia, the Windmill and the Traditional House museum, all of great interest. This village, carrying the same name for thirty centuries, also carries on several traditions.

Mastichari

Approximately 3 kilometres northwest of Antimachia lies the village of Mastichari, where one can find some of the most beautiful beaches on Kos. The port is always full of fishermen who provide the local tavernas with fresh fish every day.

Kefalos

On the western edge of the island, 42 kilometres from Kos town, you will find the picturesque village that lies above the bay of Kamari, Kefalos, and below that the islet of Saint Nicholas (Kastri). There are quite a few sites to be seen in Kefalos, such as the Basilica of Saint Stephanos, the monastery of St. John the Theologian, the ruins of Astipalea and the cave, Aspri Petra.