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Kos Town is a blend of ancient, medieval and modern architectural styles, flooded with greenery. Wide streets lined with trees are giving a relaxing and fine atmosphere to the town. The imposing Castle of the Knights of Saint John is standing on the eastern side of the harbour and is connected to the rest of the town by a bridge crossing the Palm Tree Avenue. The Municipality of Kos is preserving the historic centre, trying to transform it into a complete pedestrian district.
Various cafes, taverns, restaurants and shops can be found in Kos Town as well as a plethora of clubs and nightclubs, transforming the town into a hot spot during night time. Kos island offers along with its neighbouring Rhodes the liviest nighlife around the Dodekanese islands complex. The visitor may find many bars concentrated around Kos town and the beach resort of Kardamena with its many brit style bars playing loud music until dawn. This area suits couples, families with older children and the younger market. There is a lively base offering a mixture of culture and nightlife. The accommodation is a preponderance of small to medium hotels of modest standard, the 7 or 8 A-class establishments are just outside the town. Locality: Kos Town is on the north east coast, 17 mls across the water from Bodrum (Turkey), 15 mls NE of the airport. It is on the north coastal plain, clustered around the port in a roughly triangular shape, and backed by a range of steep hills which run the length of the island. |
