Kos Greece, Dodecanese: A collection of pictures in the island of Kos

The island of Kos is the third largest island of the Dodecanese and lies between the islands of Nisyros and Kalymnos, near the coasts of Asia Minor.

It is the most fertile island of the archipelago, full of greenness, as well as the second touristiest island of the group after Rhodes.

Appealing mountainous villages, beautiful landscapes, wonderful beaches and abundant ground water are some of the assets of the island.

Kos attracts numerous tourists and is equipped with very good tourist facilities and infrastructures.

The island of Kos has many beaches scattered on its western, south-eastern and north-eastern coasts.

The most famous beach is the one called Kefalos; it has crystalline, very cold waters and soft, golden sand. Also very popular is the beach of Tigaki, with its white sand and its mirror-like, shallow waters.

The beach of Kardamena is a large touristy resort and has white sand and emerald waters. All those beaches propose sun beds and umbrellas rentals as well as water sports. More secluded beaches are also available.