Kos Villages

The villages of Kos stand out for their different style. One can find touristically-developed villages along the coastline, but also secluded authentic villages retaining their traditional style.
In brief, Kos Town is the most impressive place, thanks to its architecture which has been influenced by all civilizations that had conquered the island.
Below, you will find a list of 11 Kos villages sorted by popularity.
After exploring them, don't skip checking out All Things to Do in Kos (best beaches, sights, restaurants, and more).

Town
Location: On the eastern side of the island
Description: The Town is the capital and main port of the island. Its architecture is a mixture of Venetian, Ottoman and modern styles and its most characteristic spot is the Castle at the port.

Zia
Location: 16 km south of Kos Town
Description: Zia is a beautiful, mountainous village in the centre of the island, offering amazing view to the island. Some tourism development is noticed in the village but the atmopshere is still authentic.

Antimachia
Location: 23 km south west of Kos Town
Description: Antimachia stands in the southern side of the island and it is the closest village to the airport. On a hill above Antimachia, there is an imposing Venetian castle.

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Kefalos
Location: 40 km southwest of Kos Town
Description: Kefalos is a lovely resort on the southern side of the island. In the surrounding region, there are many interesting monuments and beautiful beaches.

Mastihari
Location: 27 km southwest of Kos Town
Description: Mastihari is a tourist resort close to the airport. Its small port has a lovely waterfront to stroll around. From its port, boats depart for excursions to Kalymnos in summer.

Kardamena
Location: 30 km southwest of Kos Town
Description: Kardamena is the island's most popular resort. It is famous for its luxury accommodation and the intense nightlife. In summer, a boat from Kardamena makes daily excursions to Nisyros island.

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Pyli
Location: 15 km southwest of Kos Town
Description: Pyli is a traditional settlement located in the center of the island. Walking around the village streets, visitors will find a number of sights from different time periods, as well as traditional taverns and coffee houses.

Lagoudi
Location: 15 km south of Kos Town
Description: Lagoudi is a tiny village surrounded by lush greenery. Untouched by tourism, it offers a clear view of rural life on the island.

Platani
Location: 3 km from Kos Town
Description: Platani is also known as Kermentes. The characteristic of this village is that most inhabitants are Greek citizens of Turkish origin.

Asfendiou
Location: 15 km south of Kos Town
Description: Asfendiou is a small village in the countryside. It retains its traditional architecture and tourism is not common there.

Asomatos
Location: 14 km south of Kos Town
Description: The small village of Asomatos remains untouched by tourism. The traditional architecture and the beautiful nature attract some visitors.

Town
Location: On the eastern side of the island
Description: The Town is the capital and main port of the island. Its architecture is a mixture of Venetian, Ottoman and modern styles and its most characteristic spot is the Castle at the port.

Zia
Location: 16 km south of Kos Town
Description: Zia is a beautiful, mountainous village in the centre of the island, offering amazing view to the island. Some tourism development is noticed in the village but the atmopshere is still authentic.

Antimachia
Location: 23 km south west of Kos Town
Description: Antimachia stands in the southern side of the island and it is the closest village to the airport. On a hill above Antimachia, there is an imposing Venetian castle.

Our selection of Best Hotels

Kefalos
Location: 40 km southwest of Kos Town
Description: Kefalos is a lovely resort on the southern side of the island. In the surrounding region, there are many interesting monuments and beautiful beaches.

Mastihari
Location: 27 km southwest of Kos Town
Description: Mastihari is a tourist resort close to the airport. Its small port has a lovely waterfront to stroll around. From its port, boats depart for excursions to Kalymnos in summer.

Kardamena
Location: 30 km southwest of Kos Town
Description: Kardamena is the island's most popular resort. It is famous for its luxury accommodation and the intense nightlife. In summer, a boat from Kardamena makes daily excursions to Nisyros island.

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Pyli
Location: 15 km southwest of Kos Town
Description: Pyli is a traditional settlement located in the center of the island. Walking around the village streets, visitors will find a number of sights from different time periods, as well as traditional taverns and coffee houses.

Lagoudi
Location: 15 km south of Kos Town
Description: Lagoudi is a tiny village surrounded by lush greenery. Untouched by tourism, it offers a clear view of rural life on the island.

Platani
Location: 3 km from Kos Town
Description: Platani is also known as Kermentes. The characteristic of this village is that most inhabitants are Greek citizens of Turkish origin.

Asfendiou
Location: 15 km south of Kos Town
Description: Asfendiou is a small village in the countryside. It retains its traditional architecture and tourism is not common there.

Asomatos
Location: 14 km south of Kos Town
Description: The small village of Asomatos remains untouched by tourism. The traditional architecture and the beautiful nature attract some visitors.