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Map of Kos
Quick answer
Kos Town, on the north-east coast, has the harbour, the castle of the Knights and ancient ruins in the streets. The Asklepion is about 4 km west of town. The airport is in the middle of the island near Antimachia, and the south coast around Kefalos has long sandy beaches. Kos is flat and easy to cycle.
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Sights in Kos
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Neratzia Castle
Knights' castle
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Asklepion
Ancient healing sanctuary
Towns & areas in Kos
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Kos Town
Harbour and old town
Beaches in Kos
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Paradise Beach
South-coast sandy beach
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Tigaki
North-coast sandy beach
Airport, port & stations in Kos
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Kos Port
Ferries and day boats
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Kos Airport
Hippocrates airport
Getting around Kos
- Bike lanes make cycling around Kos Town easy.
- Day boats run to Bodrum (Turkey) and Nisyros.
- South-coast beaches suit families.