The notebook of Kos et Nisyros
Follow the shades from morning to sunset.
Kos combines beaches, ancient vestiges and easy cycling, with an excursion to the Nisyros volcano and its white villages.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Possible without car depending on area
Island · Coast · Heritage · Volcano
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Kos et Nisyros
Kos combines beaches, ancient vestiges and easy cycling, with an excursion to the Nisyros volcano and its white villages.
The discovery of Kos and Nisyros revolves around Kos, Asklepieion and Zia. The stay thus alternates between the island landscapes, the coastline, the heritage and the volcanic landscapes, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be expected: very present seaside resorts and boat for Nisyros. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Kos
- Asklepieion
- Zia
- Nisyros
- Crater Stefanos
Before you choose
- Very present seaside resorts
- Boat for Nisyros
- Summer heat
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Kos
Kos combines long beaches, agricultural villages and ancient remains linked to Hippocrates, with a city centre where Greek ruins, fortress of Hospitallers and minarets tell several periods. The island lends itself well to easy stays, but its best moments often come from the roads to the hills, the salines and the ports facing Turkey.
Remarkable location
Kalymnos
Kalymnos has maintained a strong maritime personality, resulting from sponge fishing, and dry landscapes inherited from limestone walls. The island is particularly attractive to climbers, but colorful harbours, coves and crossings to Telendos also give a beautiful material to travelers looking for a less smooth Greek island.
Town or village
Asklepieion
The Asklepieion of the Kos upstairs on terraces above the plain, with columns, stairs and views to the Turkish coast. Former healing sanctuary linked to Hippocrates, it takes its relief when one imagines the porticos, cares and ceremonies in this open landscape.
Town or village
Zia
Zia is a mountain village of Kos, known for its views of the sea, taverns and shops set up along the main street. The end of the day attracts a lot of people, but the view of the neighbouring islands explains this craze.
Practical tips
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