2006 Summer Beach Holiday in Kos, Greece (and Kalymnos & Pserimos Islands and Bodrum, Turkey)
Our one-week-and-a-half summer holiday in Kos , Greece was a great success! Kos is situated by the east border of Greece/EU and west of Turkey (see light red dot in the map) and is part of the Dodecanese group of islands. The Kos sun and beach holiday was reaped with the perfect combinations of relaxation, some historical quests and a variety of summer activities, i.e., boating and island hopping; snorkeling; lazing and swimming in the white sand beaches or the pool; motor biking; visiting ancient ruins (Byzantine and Romanesque), castle fortresses and Greek windmills; trips to the striking mountain villages of Kos; enjoying the nightlife; long walks by the coast with the sweet smell of jasmine wafting in the air; shopping a bit of course; sumptuous and romantic dining experiences in the city center along the beach, harbor, and city squares; and sailing out of the Greek and EU borders to visit another world, Turkey. Map of Kos, Kos town center is located at the northern tip of ...