Kos the third-largest island in the Dodecanese, after Rhodes and Karpathos, and boasts 112 kilometers of coastline. Situated between Kalymnos and Nisyros, the island is located just 10 nautical miles south of the Turkish coastline. With a long and storied history dating back to ancient times, including references in Homer’s Iliad, the island has numerous impressive landmarks and archaeological discoveries, serving as a testament to its past prosperity, especially as a hub for silk trading. Kos is the birthplace of Hippocrates, also known as the father of medicine, and as a matter of fact, the temple of Asclepieion was built after his death in the first half of the 3rd century BC.
Kos Marina is located just a 10-minute walk away from Kos town, next to the old harbour. There are no other marinas on the island of Kos, but mooring is possible in other places like the Kamari port in the bay of Kefalos, the port of Kardamena, and the Mastichari port on the northern coast of Kos. One of the most interesting spots of the island is Aghios Stephanos, in the bay of Kefalos, a wonderful sandy beach next to the remains of old Christian temples dating back to the 5th / 6th century BC. Right opposite there is an islet, Kastri, with an elegant blue-domed church dedicated to Agios Nikolaos (the patron saint of sailors) and a striking rocky outcrop rising from the islet’s centre.
