KOS ( COS ) ISLAND GREECE
Kos Greece is an island part of the Dodecanese. It is the third
largest of the Greek islands of the group and the second most
popular island for tourism after Rhodes. It is located between
Kalymnos and Nysiros.
Kos island is one of the main gates to Greece from Turkey.
Kos is full of interesting archeological monuments from different
periods but it is also a modern town. Open spaces, green parks, blue
sea and sizzling night life. Most important sites in Kos island: The
Ancient Stadium, the Vespesian latrine and the Roman Baths, the
ancient Acropolis, the ancient Odeon, the ancient theatre, the site
of Asklepieien and the medieval castle which dominates the harbour
entrance.
The various charms and beauties of the Greek Island are not visible
at the first sight but, after a while, the picturesque villages and
the fine beaches amaze all visitors. During the tourist season,
there are ferries and hydrofoils from Bodrum to Kos every day, the
journey takes about half an hour.
LOCATION OF THE PORT IN KOS ISLAND GREECE
Kos ferry fort is situated in Kos town, in the north-east of the
island, and is a lively and bustling Port providing Ferry
connections to many of the other Dodecanese islands.
Daily routes are linking the port of Piraeus with Kos and from Kos
Island also is also connected by ferry boats with the Dodecanese
Islands (Kos and Rhodes), the Islands of the Northeastern Aegean
(Ikaria and Samos) and Turkey. For information on the routes of the
Ferries for the period that you are visiting the island, see the
information below.
Kos Island Port: Tel. +30 22420 26594-6