How to spend top weekend in Kos - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Bicycle Trip around Kos

There are all conditions for those who like to ride a bike in Kos. The landscape is mostly flat here. There are many rental locations here. You will rent a bicycle for 5 euros per day. You will take an exciting long walk through the Bike Park and specially equipped paths that connect picturesque beaches, resorts, and other interesting places near the coast. For example, you can leave the city, ride 4 kilometers, and reach the hills. The home of the local Metropolitan is located among them. You will be able to enter the house and talk to him.

Entertainment in the Resort of Marmari

The resort of Marmari is located 12 kilometers from Kos. There are beaches with a length of 2 kilometers and all kinds of water entertainment here. For example, you can go water skiing, take a boat ride, and go on a one-day tour or a 7-day voyage by boarding a yacht. If you contact the diving center "Kos Divers" you will also explore the depths of the sea. Even if you are a beginner the center's staff will select a program for you based on your level of training. The water is clear in the Aegean Sea near "Kos Divers". It is rich in diverse flora and fauna. You will also be able to conquer the waves in a strong wind using the kite or surfboard. You will take a training course at a local surf club before that.

Visit the Karting Center “Christos Go”

The “Christos Go” karting center is located between the resorts of Marmari and Tigaki. It is open from half-past 10 am to 11 pm all 7 days a week. You will get here by bus on the Kos-Marmari route. You will get out of the transport at the stop next to "Christos Go". You will diversify your beach vacation by riding at an incredibly fast speed on one of the racing karts here. Allianz will definitely make insurance for you. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Climb the Wall of the Knight's Castle

Do you like to see historical sights? You will have this opportunity in Kos. You will cross the bridge that connects the city with the castle. It was built by the knights of the order of St. John the Baptist for protection from the Ottoman army in the XV century. You will pay 4 euros and get inside the structure. You will look at altars, surviving columns, statues, drawings on walls, tombs, and get acquainted with the way of life of people who lived in the Middle Ages. You will feel like a warrior of Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem. You will also climb the fortress wall and enjoy the panorama of the city and port.

Attractions of the Water Amusement Park “Lido”

The resort village of Mastichari is located 25 kilometers from Kos. The “Lido” water amusement park is located there. It is open to the public from 10 am to 7 pm from April to October. You can get here by bus. The entrance ticket gives you the right to visit all the attractions of the park. It costs 17 euros. You will have fun making a descent from 6 large water slides here.

You will also swim in a pool with artificial waves, play Polo in another pool, and find a way out of the tunnels. There are also several rides and extreme slides that take your breath away. For example, you will use the "Lazy River", "Black Hole", and "Kamikaze". But the most thrills are guaranteed to you on "Space Ball". It is a centrifuge where you will get into artificial whirlpools, and then you will be thrown into the pool.

Climb the Mountain to the Church of Christ

The beautiful Church of Christ is located on Mount Dikeos in the central part of Kos. The local guides call it the “dwelling place of God”. It was built in the 11th century. It is almost impossible to distinguish it from other Greek temples from the outside. But it is unique due to the refined details of the interior, the beauty of ancient icons, and inscriptions on the walls. You can walk here. You will enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of Kos once you are on the mountain.