Kos Beaches
Tingaki Beach
A vast stretch of white sand
It’s a stunning picture to see the 10 km of white sand which makes Tingaki one of the most popular, family-friendly beaches on Kos. With beautiful clear waters, the beach is a great spot for sunbathing on loungers or under parasols for shade. The beach is particularly suitable for children, as the sands have a shallow slope into the sea. Tingaki is also a windsurfing favourite, with a training centre and big waves further out. There may be flamingos, pelicans and turtles to spot at nearby Salt Lake.
Paradise Beach
Discover the bubbles
Swimmers seeking a seaside experience with a difference love the bubbling waters of Paradise Beach, near Kamari. Also known as Bubble Beach, the shoreline has soft, dark sand, clear waters and plenty of sunbeds. It is also a good destination for watersports.
Therma Beach
An open-air spa experience
A natural, open-air spa experience is the extraordinary discovery awaiting visitors to Therma Beach, 12km from Kos Town. Surprisingly hot springs mix with seawater in a shallow pool created by a semi-circle of rocks off the shoreline, to provide a relaxing, therapeutic sensation for bathers, accompanied by a sulphurous aroma. The beach also has lovely sands, backed by sheer, dramatic cliffs. The walk down is quite steep, and facilities are limited and seasonal, but sometimes include a massage booth, and there are cafes close to the nearest parking area, a few minutes’ walk away.
Lambi Beach
Great tavernas nearby
For those seeking the best facilities for their day by the sea, Lambi Beach, which is a comfortable walk from Kos Town, is an ideal choice. With a kilometre of white sands, leading from the port at one end, it has a good supply of sunbeds and parasols, and a range of restaurants, cafes and tavernas – some right on the beach.
Agios Fokas
Worth the journey
Further out from Kos, reachable by bus, car, taxi or bike, the beach at Agios Fokas has pebbled and sandy stretches, and tends to be less busy than some others on the island. The facilities are good, including sun deck areas and parasols, and there is a fine selection of bars and restaurants, some serving authentic Greek dishes.
Camel Beach
Look for fish in the clear blue water
Another rocky setting, but with a good sand-and-pebble shore, and a lovely view, is Camel Beach, quieter and with fewer tourist facilities than nearby Paradise Beach and reached by a winding track on the east side of Kamari. The clean, clear water is especially good for snorkelling – children will enjoy looking for fish – and sun loungers are available for hire. On the hills behind the secluded cove is a restaurant specializing in seafood.
Kardamena Beach
Close to the Temple of Apollo
Popular with tourists from mainland Greece, as well as from further afield, Kardamena offers all the conveniences of a town beach, with bars and shops close at hand, heritage sites to explore such as the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, and a vibrant nightlife to enjoy after sunset. Boasting 3km of soft sands, with sunbeds and parasols, it is a classic resort for sunbathing and swimming in the crystal-clear seas.
Marmari Beach
Wonderful for watersports
Lovers of watersports flock to Marmari Beach, where the sea winds make for great windsurfing, kitesurfing and sailing, and a surf school provides equipment and training. There are sheltered areas along the extensive white, sandy beach, which gently slopes into the sea, making it popular for families with young children. The area is bordered by dunes and trees, providing shady spots, and as well as lovely views there are good beach bars, restaurants and tavernas.