Discover Kos: Cycling Routes, Psalidi and Island Pleasures
Accommodation in Kos
At beekeeping farms on Kos that are open to visitors, you can taste honey and learn about the production process first-hand. This is a tangible starting point for exploring the island's culinary side. Other facets range from cycling routes and hiking trails to water sports and nature watching in Psalidi; Krasotyri, the cheese of Kos, is also part of the picture.
Cycling Routes and Hiking
Ten cycling routes are featured on Kos. They cater to all ability levels and include completely flat, mountainous, mixed, unpaved and steep routes. When choosing a ride, you can use these different route characteristics as a guide: the selection is not limited to just one type of route.
You can also include a walking route in your plans. At 846 metres, Mount Dikeos is the highest mountain on Kos, and a well-maintained, signposted hiking trail starts in Zia. Its elevation and starting point offer hikers practical guidance when planning their time on the island.
Water Sports and Nature in Psalidi
Facilities for water sports and water-based leisure activities are available at almost every beach on Kos. All kinds of water sports are offered in the Psalidi region. When planning activities on the water, you can consider both the island's beaches in general and Psalidi as a specifically designated water-sports area.
The Psalidi wetland offers a different focus on nature. It is a seasonal refuge for migratory birds; lush vegetation and designated paths for wildlife observation are also part of its character. For nature lovers, the seasonal focus on birds and the opportunity to observe wildlife come together here.
Honey and Krasotyri
Krasotyri from Kos is a white cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk and has a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). It is matured in grape pomace for at least one month. Its origin, types of milk and a specific minimum maturation period are therefore key characteristics of this local product.
Getting Around Kos
Local KTEL buses run from every settlement on Kos, with numerous regular services to Kos Town. If you are planning a particular journey, it is worth checking the timetable.
Cultural Perspectives in the Wider Destination of the Dodecanese
In the wider destination of the Dodecanese, Rhodes, Patmos and Karpathos offer further historical and cultural perspectives. On Rhodes, the Street of the Knights is considered one of the most outstanding examples of Gothic urban architecture. The fortifications of Rhodes influenced the entire eastern Mediterranean at the end of the Middle Ages.
The World Heritage ensemble on Patmos is an outstanding example of a traditional Greek Orthodox pilgrimage centre. The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian was founded in 1088 and has been a place of pilgrimage and Greek Orthodox scholarship ever since. The Cave of the Apocalypse is traditionally associated with the account that Saint John dictated the Book of Revelation and his Gospel to his disciple Prochoros there.
On Karpathos, Olympos lies in the north of the island, on rugged terrain facing the sea. Thanks to its isolation, the settlement has preserved its cultural identity.
More Destinations
Discover more destinations: Marmari, Kefalos, Kos, Kardámaina, Mastichari, Mandrákion, Pali, Nikia, Asfendiou, Antimachia, Tigkaki.
To the wider travel overview: South Aegean.
