South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece

Places to visit near Kos

Kos is a town in South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece, home to about 19,244 people. Within 50 km by road there are 188 places to visit — 57 forts & heritage, 33 rivers, islands & mangroves, 24 beaches & coast and 21 caves. The must-see places are Casa Romana (1 km), Αγίος Νικολάος (1 km) and Fortress of Neratzia (1 km).

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Kos, Aegean
Kos, South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kos at a glance

Location
South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece
Population
about 19,244
Coordinates
36.8929° N, 27.2877° E
Places within 50 km
188 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Kos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kos: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Kos

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kos. The closest is Archaeological Museum of Kos (1 km); the best-known is Casa Romana (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kos

46 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kos. The closest is Kargı Adası (8 km); the best-known is Çatalada (17 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Kos

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kos. The closest is Cape Ag. Fokas (9 km); the best-known is Bodrum Castle (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Kos

21 caves within 100 km of Kos. The closest is Dilek Mağarası (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kos

18 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kos. The closest is Defterdar Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Kos

13 churches within 100 km of Kos. The closest is Αγίος Νικολάος (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kos
  2. 1 km Fortress of Neratzia · heritage site, South Aegean
  3. 12 km Akyarlar Yanardağı · viewpoint, Bodrum
  4. 24 km Dikaios · viewpoint, South Aegean
  5. 12 km Casa Romana · heritage site, South Aegean
  6. 1 km Αγίος Νικολάος · church, South Aegean
  7. 1 km Back to Kos

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How to reach Kos

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    Within 15 km of Kos

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5781Archaeological Museum of Kos (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3346Kargı Adası (8 km)
    Beaches & coast2433Cape Ag. Fokas (9 km)
    Caves2121Dilek Mağarası (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1518Defterdar Mosque (1 km)
    Churches613Αγίος Νικολάος (1 km)
    Other attractions912Statue of Hippocrates (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints911Sympetro (6 km)
    Museums811Halikarnas Balıkçısı Müzesi (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Alykes (13 km)
    Buddhist sites23Monastery Panagia Spiliani (43 km)
    Waterfalls12Uyku Vadisi (25 km)
    Parks11Πλατεία Αγίας Παρασκευής (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Dilek Peninsula National Park (98 km)

    Kos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kos?

    Casa Romana (heritage site, about 1 km), Αγίος Νικολάος (church, about 1 km), Fortress of Neratzia (heritage site, about 1 km), Εμπρός Θέρμες (attraction, about 7 km), Dikaios (viewpoint, about 12 km), Akyarlar Yanardağı (viewpoint, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kos?

    188 places on Spotwander: 57 forts & heritage, 33 rivers, islands & mangroves, 24 beaches & coast, 21 caves, 15 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kos?

    Archaeological Museum of Kos, about 1 km by road; Atik Mosque (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Kos?

    Kargı Adası, about 8 km by road; Pserimos (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kos?

    Cape Ag. Fokas, about 9 km by road; Koca Burun (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kos?

    Start in Kos, visit Fortress of Neratzia, then Akyarlar Yanardağı, then Dikaios, then Casa Romana, then Αγίος Νικολάος, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kos?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Kos

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kos’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kos on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.