Discover Mastichari

In Mastichari, harbour connections, dining and a touch of cultural history come together: close to the sea lie the ruins of an early Christian basilica with an impressive mosaic floor. The mosaic makes the ruins a special point of interest for travellers who want to include culture in their plans alongside excursions and dining.

Cafés, tavernas and beach bars

Mastichari’s visitor amenities include peaceful cafés, beach bars with sea views, tavernas serving fresh seafood, restaurants and a few souvenir shops. The cafés and beach bars offer different experiences: you can factor in a quieter break or time overlooking the sea. Tavernas serving fresh seafood add to the dining options. If this mix is important to your stay, Mastichari is a specific option to consider when planning your holiday and looking for an apartment.

The harbour as a starting point for day trips

Mastichari harbour connects Kos daily with the neighbouring islands of Kalymnos and Pserimos. The crossing takes less than an hour and makes day trips possible. If you want to include such an excursion in your trip, consider the harbour as one of the points to bear in mind when choosing where to stay. Check the timetable for your travel dates if you are planning a crossing.

Harbour trips and the cultural-historical site appeal to different interests: the harbour offers an option for a day trip, while the basilica and its mosaic floor provide a cultural connection in the town. This allows you to weigh up which aspect you would like to shape your stay more, without having to focus on just one type of holiday.

Kos as a wider destination

The wider destination of Kos also offers different options for planning a holiday. Ten cycling routes are featured on Kos; they range from completely flat to hilly and mixed, as well as unpaved and steep. There are cycling routes for all ability levels. If people in your group have different preferences, you can weigh up whether flatter or hillier routes better suit your plans. Local KTEL buses on Kos run from every settlement, with numerous regular connections to Kos Town. Check the timetable for a specific journey.

Facilities for water sports and water-based leisure activities are available at almost every beach on Kos. All kinds of water sports are available in Psalidi. The Psalidi wetland offers a different natural environment: it is a seasonal refuge for migratory birds, characterised by lush vegetation and landscaped paths for observing wildlife. This means Kos offers both activities on the water and wildlife observation in the wetland as distinct options.

Hiking and regional specialities on Kos

At 846 metres, Mount Dikeos is the highest mountain on Kos; a well-maintained, marked hiking trail starts in Zia. The starting point gives you a specific reference when planning to include a hike in your trip. Visitors to Kos can also visit beekeeping businesses, taste honey and learn about the production process first-hand. Another speciality is Krasotyri from Kos: this white cheese, protected as a PGI, is made from sheep’s or goat’s milk and aged for at least one month in grape pomace. When choosing what to include in your holiday, you can therefore decide between hiking, observing nature and sampling regional flavours.

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