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ellencottrell Says: Have just returned from a weeks stay in Kefalos, Kos. There where very few trips that where suitable for a family of 4 including 2 children aged 5 and 13. We booked the 'Lazy day/fishing trip' at the excursions booking office loacated next door to our hotel. Cost of 25 euros...
wendychris Says: Definately hire a quad to see the island. We hired them for two days and managed to get around almost the whole island in that time. Therma, which is located at the very top right hand corner of the island past Kos town would have been a nightmare journey on the bus and i'm...
AlbaniaLover Says: Down on the beach there was a watersports centre thats called 'Baywatch' which was doing all kinds of watersports and had sunbeds if you wanted to pay for one for the day.
MartinSelway Says: We reserved this visit until we had a hire car - only 1.5 Km from the harbour, but all up hill. Therein lies it's advantage - the best views of Kamari Bay and the Kefalos beach resort. We took the recommendations of others and went in search of the old man and his small...
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Limionas Fish Restaurant: Excellent Seafood and a Great View
brandi05 Says: Good, fresh seafood is (surprisingly) not so easy to find on Kos. The restaurant in Limionas is a notable exception: their fish comes directly from the local fishermen and is cooked masterfully. The restaurant is located in a fairly remote spot by the seaside with a great...
Scorpios: For the best indian curry ever
wendychris Says: Scorpios is a couple down from the Aussie eatery and if you fancy a curry they do the most exceptional ones we have ever had. The staff are very friendly and the service is quick, they have a vast menu to suit all tastes. It is very clean and always busy. Everything right...
wendychris Says: Popeye's is situated next to the Survivors nightclub and the prices are the equivalent of the wetherspoons in England!! The drinks are the best priced on the island and the atmosphere is great. Annabelle will usually be serving your drinks and she is the most lovely natured,...
Bar Sydney: Best place in Kefalos
AlbaniaLover Says: Although this isn't a night club it is what i would call a lively bar, with great atmosphere. Also in the day i think they do snacks. You can stay here till late and lots of the locals hang around here. Some good music and nice cocktails, well worth a look. No dress code,...
Car/Motorbike Hire: Shop Around
brandi05 Says: Some means of (preferably motorised) transport is a must if you want to see a bit more than just your hotel, the main road and the town beach. There are about a handful places in Kefalos where you can rent scooters, dune buggies, ATVs, and cars: Manolis, Trust, Katerina's...
MartinSelway Says: Here is a Kos Road Map for you take get an idea of the roads before you arrive.It was the free map that we got with our car hire, but I can't get the whole map on one scan, so this is the Kefalos side, together with most of the Island, but excluding Kos town.
markets in Zia: best places to shop
wendychris Says: If you head up to Zia there is a whole road dedicated either side to shopping. There are some local crafts, pure olive oils and herbs, hand made items, plenty to choose from. Whilst your in Zia make sure you have lunch in one of the roof top terraces where there are the most...
Various: Best Greek Postcards & Calendars
MartinSelway Says: There are the usual selection of poor quality postcard images and bog standard calanders in all shops.My tip is to look out for the range by George Meris, which stands out head-and-shoulders above all the rest. You will find them mainly in photographers and specialist shops....
xGinnyx Says: We were in kefalos last year and hired a quad. We were drivign to mastichari and this huge black thing landed on my boyfriends neck. It stung him and he literally had to grab it with his hand to get it off. His neck swelled slightly but we just put some antihistemine cream...
AlbaniaLover Says: When we were by the pool up on the hill side there were really huge wasps flying around and looked like they could give you a nasty sting if the tried. Also some huge big black bugs flying around sting as well so i was told!
MartinSelway Says: Everyone from old grannies to young kids seem to be racing around on motorbikes or scooters. It's a very poular form of transport on Kos, but beware - their driving standards are not what is expected in the UK.It's not unusual to see 3 or even 4 persons on a scooter. We also...
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If your going to Kos with one of the big tour companies there will be the enevitable 'Welcome Meeting' when you arrive. As far as I can tell, the main purpose of this is to give you a load of rules to make the Hotel's life easier, and of course, to SELL you overpriced trips and tours!
Typical prices for Kosmar Tours were:
Discover Kos 35 Euro
Greek Night 35 Euro
Waterpark 22 Euro
Lazy Day Cruise 29 Euro
Nissyros 27 Euro
Kos Town Shopping 12 Euro
(Children 2-12 half price).
Fun Alternatives: Many of these tours can be bought at up to a third off the price by going to an agent in the resort. Independent car hire will always be cheaper, and consider using the bus for visits rather than overpriced excursions that offer little more than a coach transfer.
Updated Jun 20, 2006
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Toiletries and Medical Supplies: You do not want to come away without mosquito repellent.....i did as i normally never get bitten but here i got BITTEN TO DEATH all over my arms....not a good look and very itchy so remember it!!
Written Sep 4, 2006
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We took the recommendations from elsewhere and went in search of the old man and his small bakery come café.
After much exploring of back streets I looked up a small street and saw a man stood outside a shop and sure enough it was him. As we approached he launched into his patter of “vanille, chocolate, mocha gateaux, éclairs...” and beckoned us into his cafe.
We stepped into his empty café and it was like stepping back 40 years in time. The shop probably hasn’t changed much in that time. We ordered coffee and cake with a biscuit for our youngest child. He delighted in bringing two biscuits, explaining that the second was a present from him.
Soon enough aided and abetted by us, he had enticed another couple in, and then a third couple. Even while he is taking your money he is still darting out of the café to speak to those passing, not wanting to miss an opportunity! Priceless.
The obligatory handshakes were given as we left, and he was pleased to pose for a photo with our two girls.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: Don't think he has one.
AlbaniaLover Says: When arriving at the airport to check in to go home, we found we had to queue outside the building as there were so many people there trying to get in and it was HOT. Also you can not take in opened bottles of drink so remember to not open it till you get in or chuck it away...
MartinSelway Says: There is a small building in the centre of town, next to the childrens play park. You can't enter it, but just approach the window at the front.They can supply you with a bus time table.Much to our surprise, they also gave us a glossy 100 page soft back book called 'Greek...
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Kefalos, the best resort on Kos?
This is a great resort with plenty to do and enough places to eat out at a different place every night, if that's what you want. The beach is not the best for sand but does have sandy stretches and...
This was the first Greek island that i had visited and want a quiet week away. The flight was about four/four and a half hours. Once we arrived we took a coach to the resort of Kefalos where we were...
Kefalos, a town on the Greek island of Kos
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