Lusso Travel Ltd, No. 1 Glasshouse - 1LG1,
Alderley Park, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK10 4TG
Fringed by some of the finest beaches in the Dodecanese and cut through by lush valleys, Kos is an island of endless surprises and varied historical and cultural treasures.
Head to the attractive port in Kos Town to stroll along the unbroken line of fancy yachts, fishing boats and excursion vessels bobbing next to each other along the waterfront.
The island’s most important ancient site, the Asclepion, stands on a pine-covered hill commanding far-reaching views towards Turkey.
The finest and emptiest beaches on the island are found lining the curve of enormous Kefalos Bay in the south-west of Kos, where Ikos Aria has perfected the family holiday.
Unassuming Mastihari on the north coast boasts a broad strip of powder-soft sand scattered with tamarisk trees and an appetising row of tavernas and bars.
The pretty mountain villages scattered on the green northern slopes of the rugged Dikeos mountains make ideal destinations for day trips.
Among the highlights of Kos are the ruins of the Asclepion, the most important healing sanctuary in the ancient world, founded by Hippocrates himself, the ‘Father of Medicine’, who was born on Kos in the 5th century BC. Relaxation was key to treatment here, an idea fully endorsed today by the owners of OKU Kos, a peaceful adults-only hideaway on the island’s north coast.
Other worthwhile distractions include the island’s thermal springs, the nearby volcanic island of Nisyros, and the capital Kos Town, whose harbour is fronted by a medieval castle with commanding views across the straits that separate Kos and the Turkish coast. Guests of family-focused resort Ikos Aria can explore the island for free with complimentary use of a Tesla for a day.
Ikos Resorts is a collection of multi award winning luxury all-inclusive resorts in spectacular settings across the Mediterranean, offering superlative levels of elegance and quality. It’s brands like Ikos that make other hotels realise it’s time to up their game. Their Unconditional Luxury concept makes them market leaders in all-inclusive beach holidays, meaning almost everything at Ikos Aria is included upfront, allowing you to enjoy your holiday with premium products and services while your wallet gathers dust.
OKU Kos is a relaxing, adults-only beach hideaway that is very on trend, with seaside yoga, a farm-to-fork restaurant, swim-up suites and an idyllic secluded beach.