Looking for a Greece boat journey? Set sail to Kos Island, Dodecanese pearl!

Island rich in history and beautiful beaches, Kos is also and above all a perfect starting point for all yachtsmen who intend to sail the waters of the Dodecanese or head towards the Turkish coast.

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Where is Kos located?

This island is located in the heart of the Dodecanese, one of the famous Greek archipelagos located in the Aegean Sea. The Dodecanese refers to the group of islands bordered to the west by the island of Crete and the Cyclades archipelago, to the north by the Samo and Ikaria islands, and to the east by the Turkey coasts.

After Rhodes, Kos is one of the biggest islands of this archipelago and is also one of the most accredited by international tourism.

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How to get to the island?

To reach Kos during summer you will have several flights available both direct and with a stopover in Athens. Over the years the airlines, due to the increasing tourist demand, have in fact intensified the routes from Europe to the international airport of Kos.

Ferries are the best alternative to the plane. They connect Kos with the remaining islands of the Dodecanese, but also to the Cyclades, Crete and Athens, and the main coastal cities of Greece.

What is the best 7 days boat itinerary from Kos?

Here’s our recommended week sailing itinerary from Kos, in Greece: Day 1: set sail from Kos Marina spending the day getting acquainted with the boat between a dive and a welcome cocktail; Day 2 – 3: let’s discover Kos island, its beaches, and its archeological beauties! Day 4: head to south direction to meet Nisyros island and its volcano; Day 5: route to Rhodes island to discover its magic atmosphere; Day 6: let’s circumnavigate the tiny and picturesque Symi island; Day 7: back to Kos Marina for your relaxing last day on the island;

What ports to sail or take refuge for the night from?

The island of Kos is also well equipped with marinas, especially along its southern coast.

The two main ports are located near the city of Kos, on the island, side facing east and are Kos Marina, capable of accommodating up to 250 boats with a maximum length up to 80 meters and a maximum draft of 5 meters, and Mandraki Port, smaller but still well served, it offers 60 berths up to 70 meters in length.

Moving along the south-facing coast we find the small port of Kardamena Marina with its 12 berths for boats with a maximum length up to 60 meters and a maximum draft of 3.5 meters. Here the nearby beach of the same name as Kardamena is certainly worth a visit for its golden sand and wonderful inlets.

Finally, in the southwestern area is located the Kamares Marina, a large harbor for boats up to 60 meters long and a maximum draft of 8 meters, located in the city of Kamari. This area is famous for being home to the ruins of Thera, an ancient city located on the top of Thera Mountain.

What attractions does it offer its visitors?

The numerous points of interest of Kos begin already in its main port where the remains of the fifteenth-century Castle of the Knights stand. It is not the classic medieval fortress perched on a hill but rather a fort surrounded by walls from which you can enjoy a view of the town and, beyond the sea, on the coasts of Turkey.

Remaining in the city of Kos, in the square of Plateia Platanou, you can admire the most famous tree on the island, called the tree of Hippocrates because, according to the myth, it was under this plane tree that this famous character taught his students

If you are interested in archeology, be sure to walk along with the island’s most famous archaeological site, Asklepieion, a religious center dedicated to the cult of Asclepius, god of healing. It was founded in the 3rd century BC. as a medical school and treatment center.

Finally, the village of Zia is certainly worth a visit, a village located on a hill among olive trees, vines, and figs, which enjoys an extraordinary panoramic view of the nearby islands and Turkey. From Zia, you can walk to the top of Mount Dikeos, the highest in Kos.

What beaches are not to be missed?

According to many guides and tour operators, the best beaches of the Dodecanese are located in Kos, long beaches of fine golden sand bathed by a crystalline sea. Among the many you can reach floating on the sea comfortably relaxed on your boat, certainly include those of Kritika and Lambi, sandy beaches not far from the center of Kos city.

However, if you are looking for more secluded and “exotic” ones, you will have to head to the southwestern tip of the island. In this area there are in fact beaches such as Paradise beach, remote and quiet, Kefalos, a sandy beach more than 6 km long, Camel beach, bordered by two cliffs and suitable for diving, and Agios Theologos, a beach loved by surfers.

What could be a possible 7-day itinerary from Kos?

At Your Boat Holiday, we specialize in preparing and managing itineraries tailored to our customer’s requests and preferences. What you see below is just one of the many possible itineraries that our company usually organizes in the Greek Dodecanese islands:

Day 1: set sail from Kos Marina spending the day getting acquainted with the boat between a dive and a welcome cocktail;
Day 2 – 3: let’s discover Kos island, its beaches, and its archeological beauties!
Day 4: head to south direction to meet Nisyros island and its volcano;
Day 5: route to Rhodes island to discover its magic atmosphere;
Day 6: let’s circumnavigate the tiny and picturesque Symi island;
Day 7: back to Kos Marina for your relaxing last day on the island;

For any information regarding this or another possible itinerary, do not hesitate to contact us! We will be happy to answer all your questions.

Contact now YBH Charter Brokers:

You can contact us by sending an email at ask@yourboatholiday.com or by phone, calling +39 33436 00997, available also on WhatsApp for both calls and texting.

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