Tingaki Resort

just returned this morning from tingkai the laundrette charges 9 euros to wash and dry your clothes just take them in then they tell you when it will be ready all folded nicely for you to.

Travelling out on 10th July. Can anyone tell me what its like for changing travellers cheques. Good or bad?

Just arrived back this afternoon.

  

Anyone going to the Angela who has been there before. Asking about hilery and theo, they are both in Ireland. I'm in contact with Hilery any messages i will pass them on. I'm going back to the Angela in september the 20th. anybody been there this year so far? Comments please

Mary,

Hi Stephen,

Could anyone tell me how much it will cost in a taxi from Kos airport to Tingaki?

Hi Pete, 

i am going to irina apts in tingaki in mid july has anyone been there recently as i am concerned about "BUILDING WORKS" that are going on next door to the apts can anyone put my mind at ease !!!!!

I have just returned from Tingaki (Fri 06.06.08) and I would not recommend anyone relying on the ATM machine as more times than not it did not have any money and you had to keep going back to check when it had been replenished. There is now only one ATM in Tingaki which is next to Meni Beach Hotel. The other one at the roundabout is no longer there.

  Just booking to go to Tingaki for October half term - has anyone been at this time of year before? Any info about what the weather will be like and what bars/restaurants will be open would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Bea

Hi Lynne,

Hi David,

 Peter - just got back from staying at the Agrotica and can't recommend it highly enough. The owners are lovely and make you feel like a family guest rather than a customer - one the first day we were presented with a huge basket of apricots fresh from their garden, and when we left we were given sweets for the flight and hugs and kisses! Because there are only a few apartments it never feels busy, the pool is wonderful and the views from every angle are spectacular. The sunsets from the balconies are particularly memorable. I'd really recommend hiring bikes as there are lots of beautiful ( and flat! ) lanes all around that are well worth exploring.
A couple of recommendations:
Copious amounts of mozzie spray!
If you're on the dreaded night flight book extra legroom - I didn't and really regretted it...

Hope this answer some questions - hope you have a great time. I'm in the process of booking for October - and I don't usually return to the same place...the Agrotica is a bit special, though.

Anyone who has been to Tingaki recently let me know how the prices for food/drink compare to last year?

Hiya Graham....we've been going to Tingaki for the last five years, sometimes twice a year. There are two ATM machines in Tingaki, one on the main street near the fountain ( Meni Hotel )and the other is around the corner toward the salt plains. I do not know about being charged when you withdraw from your own account. I usually use travellers cheques which i change at Theodakis Travel on the main street. Louise who runs the office is British and very knowledable , she also runs some very good value for money excursions as her husband Nico drives the coach on them.

Please read my other postings on this site for further information about resort. I will be going out there on the 6th June for 1 week..........cant wait, i hope you enjoy your time there as much as we do.

Hi,

Can anyone tell what the duty free is like at airport are the prices ok or am I better off buying in resort.

Hi, It's not actually necessary to into Kos Town to get a bus to Kardamena if you stay in Tingaki.  First get the bus from Tingaki going towards Kos.  Get off the bus at Zipari (5 mins away from Tingaki).  Then cross the road and wait for the bus from Kos going to Kardamena.  If there is a long wait in between buses, Zipari is a very lively community with bars, cafeterias, tavernas and one or two boutiques, so you could browse these while waiting for your bus.

Paula - I have stayed at the Marianna Studios for the past five years and find them to be OK.  They are spacious but basic, however you only need a base really and they are quite adequate for that.  Enjoy - we are returning September this year - have been going to Kos for the past 17 years and never get tired of it.

Elaine - you cant get a bus direct to Kardemena, you would need to go into Kos Town first. I am not sure how much a taxi would cost. I paid 14euro from Tingaki to Kos Town (outskirts) last june and taxi from airport to tingaki is 20 euros.

Hello, my partner and I are visting Tingaki 7th June 2008 for a week stay at the Marianna appartments.

Also as it will be my birthday while we are out there I am looking to visit a few bars/nightclud there, can anyone recommend one either in Kos or Kardemenna?

Hi Fliss,

My partner and I went to Kos in Sept 05 and are going back in Sept this year, we love Tingaki. Im early 20's and my partner is late 20's although neither of us are into partying there are still plenty of bars and resteraunts to choose from.

To be honest other than all the pubs I dont think there are any nightclubs but I could be wrong. If you are looking for somewhere you can bathe in the sun during the day and have an entertaining drink in the evening then look no further.

Over the past couple of years we have been abroad a couple of times and rate Kos/Tingaki well above anywhere else we have been hence going back and cannot wait!!!!


Regards,
Mel and Neil

Hi. My and two girl friends are looking for a hol this year. We're afdter somewhere fairly quite and relaxing but not dead! Could anyone give us a quick summary of Tingaki? Thanks!

In answer to Jason Lee's question about baby food.  Constantinos Supermarket definitely has a small selection of baby food in jars, I'm not sure about the smaller shops.  They also have a good range of disposable nappies and wipes etc.

Hi All, stayed at the Angela last year and am heading back again at the end of June. Anyone know where Theo and Hilary are now as would love to catch up with them. Ady

SUPERMARKET BABY SUPPLIES ?

We now have a nine(9) month baby girl and will be returning in June for her first holiday in Greece

Six weeks to go

The Filitsa Apts are on the main street, about 5-6 minutes from the beach, above a care rental/ money exchange and tourist shop selling ornaments/jewellry etc.  Not a problem if you are on your own

Can someone tell me the location of the Filitsa Apartments please, I have been to Tingaki several times but cant remember seeing these. Are they on 'bar street'? Really good price showing for them but as I am maybe going on my own, I would prefer not to have apartments that are bit off the 'main street' and bitty dark to walk to at night.

got back from tingaki 10, oct stayed at angelas not very good at cleaning had to take own toilet bin out and rubbish travelled all over greece and never had to do this, the lady next door to us moved to another hotel very smelly room and had cockroaches we didnt see anything, over all had agood holiday. would not go back as we like to do a diffrent island kos was number14.looking forward to next finikounda anybody been.

its irene here just 2 let all the guest who were at the angela  in2006 n up 2 oct 6th 2007 that THEO N HILERY thank u  all 4 ur best wishes & support also send there lov 2 everyone they had the pleasure of meeting  i personally wont em 2 know once agan they we b gr8tly missed  4 anyone who didnt know they departed on the 6th oct this yr wot a pity coz THEO realy made an effort putting on live entertainment  2 keep us all entertained of cause only happened once in a while but wene it did it was gr8t . The angela & tigaki come tops on my list everytime .

just wanna say that after 5yrs staying at the angela apartments in tigaki looking 4ward 2 nxt yr same time same place .so nice & friendly feel really safe there so hi nicky hi 2 ur family  . hello 2 everyone meet there in the last couple yrs  hello 2 Rod n Linda Byrle n Barry Terry n Claire Jon n his wife Jean n Robert. Helen n Stewart . gona miss Theo n Hilery who made such a good job of running the bar   ille b back  gr8t time 2 go is sept weather still good cant complain bout early oct either  dont 4get the pigezee n munchies 2 eat if u wont good food irene

Just spent 4 wks at the angela apartments in tigaki on 2 differant dates my 5th yr there love every minute of it  so just wanna say HI 2 all the friends weve made over the yrs . HI 2 tracy fran & martin at the Pigezee gr8t fresh food gr8t prices HI 2 laraine& elaine at munchies once agan gr8t food gr8t girls  hello 2 all the old & new friends byrle barry mia shirley also the couple we mett this yr helen & stewart  info 4 anyone who has ever mett theo & hilary who ran the bar they r no longer there left in oct such a pity gona really miss u 2  take care good luck 4 the future . a word 4 nicky pls take care of the cat . had a gr8t relaxing time as allways c ya in 2008 irene

Just got back from my 2nd time in tingaki was birllient.

hi all

   Just arrived back from a 2 week stay in Tingaki and it was fantastic. The Fires are on Mainland Greece and nowhere near Kos. We had no trouble at the airport with our baggage although I would remind anyone travelling to make sure any liquids you bring in or out are in your suitcase or they will take them off you.  A good tip is to put some BubbleWrap in the bottom of your suitcase then if you want to bring anything breakable back you have some extra protection! The airport isn't very nice but is in noway a reflection of Kos the island. The resort is extremely safe and has everything to hand along the main street of Tigaki Just read CAROLINE F's review she has it spot on.

 Munchies is the place for snacks at very reasonable prices and excellent quality run by Tony and he has Elaine and Lorrain his lovely friendly scottish waitresses to cater for all your needs even if it's just a cup of nice coffee you want and some shade.

  Theokritis Travel is excellent for trips which are value, safe, english speaking guides and also for exchanging money, getting a bus timetable or just advice on anything. Louise is English married to Nicos who drives the coaches and nothing is too much trouble she even gave us her card for our boys (Aged 15 and 16) to have while we were on the Island Tour in case there was anything they needed while we were out.

  Kos Town has some amazing ruins and you can find them all over and most of them ae free to visit and photograph. The Castle has a charge but only for adults and so does the Asklepion which is just outside the town and well worth the visit. We didn't get on the little train as it was always full so we were brave enough to walk it!! It was hot and when we got to the top we had the fresh orange juice the guy said was the 'best in Greece', well it was fresh cold and cost 4.5 euro each so not sure about that!!! It was ok quenched your thirst! We walked back and stopped in Platani a tiny little village just on the edge of Kos town but very nice cafe's and so cheap. We even found a shop selling lovely fruit and 'Kos' Lettuces!! All in all a very clean and safe place to go,  to either relax or have fun, travel out from to visit places or just walk around it's got everything you need in a very small area or you can easily access a bus to go further a field if you don't want to hire a bike or buggy (They do go a bit fast!!).

Lynne we were in tingaki at the end of june and were charged excess baggage of 36 euros going home, they were weighing all case and  many people were charged an excess. we are going back to tingaki on the 15th sep for a week so we will see what happens this time

Hi Lynne

   Ian.

Hi,

We loved Tingaki.  One long main street with lots of tavernas and shops.  The beach is at the bottom.  Beautiful and sandy and gives a lovely photo setting when the sun sets.  The beach has MANY many sunbeds on offer at 3 or 4 Euros to hire.  But if you go to King Size, a bit further down on the right, their sunbeds are free.  No mattresses like the others but good for free.  The sea is very clear.  There is a small band of seaweed in some places which you have to pass to go in but it isn't the horrid slimey stuff we have here in the uk.  It is like dried grass.  Take your snorkel and you will see the fish that swim there.  The doughnut man passes up and down the beach in the afternoon offering HUGE doughnuts.  They are very very tasty and cost 2 Euros each.  A choice of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry fillings or just plain ring ones.  They cost 1 Euro in the high street if you rather buy them on they way down. 

going 2 tingaki 3 october will the weather be ok staying at angela Ht any infro about the place is there still loads open

Just come back from KOS, stayed at Sunshine Apartments in Tingaki, and what an excellent resort. A few tips however:

Hi Andy,

Frances,

Thank you very much for your reply Donna

To the last two queries.  First there are 2 ATMs in Tingaki, both near to the "sqaure" - actually a roundabout near the beach. 

Hey Ruth,

Thanks for the info, I couldn't see the review for looking!

102F today! That's HOT!!

can go on a fishing trip cost 25 euros

booked directly with kosmar not airline think that is where the problem arose

This resort was fantastic!  There are plently of restaurants and tavernas offering a huge range of both sit-down meals and take aways.  There are also plently of bars (but if it is clubs you are after you are probably best off going to Kardemena!).  The people you meet are really friendly and helpful.

We had an extremely large supermarket (Konstantinos) opposite our hotel which sold everything we could ever have needed.  English newspapers could be purchased each day (the correct days paper).

If you want to book any excursions, Theokritos Travel would be the best place to go to in my opinion (situated on the main road, on the left hand side as if you were facing the beach).

Unfortunately my partner was ill early into our holiday and we had to call the English speaking Doctor.  He was very good.  Very friendly and very helpful.  His English was excellent.  Be aware though that call-outs to your hotel room will cost you 80 Euros unless your insurance covers this.  We gave them our insurance details and we actually had an excess of 110 Euros but the doctor said we can just pay his 80 Euros instead.

We stayed at Sunset Hotel and would not want to stay anywhere else as the hotel was top class and the staff were fantastic.

Our holiday was ace and would reccomend Tingaki to anybody.  We stayed 4th July 2007 to 18th July 2007 and the weather was hot hot hot. 

P.S. if you are a smoker you may be pleased to know you can bring back 3200 cigarettes!

Does anyone know if there is any sea fishing excursion, as my husband is a keen fisherman and it would make him very happy.

Is there cash machine, and can you withdraw euros using my bank card. 

Thanks Donna - Appreciate the help. We arre staying again at the Irena Beach so it will be a long cycle to pick it up

We ate a couple of times at the Sagittarius last year and thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the curry which I thought was very authentic - I'm sure we will drop in for a meal or a carry out during our fortnight

Hi Kim,

My family and I have been going to Tingaki for the last 15 years and we always go to Theokritos Travel it is run by Louise who is English and she is very knowledgable about the Island, her husband Nic drives you around in the coach on tours......this is the best tour company in Tingaki you can also change money with them. We stay at the Irena Beach appartments and we would not stay any other place, we are going back on the 11th July and it is truly like going home for 2 weeks....cant wait.

  Thanks to Donna Hatzizacharia for the comments on vegetarian food I've just found the message you placed Donna and it was very helpful. I have noted other's comments on restaurants as my sons eat meat but I wondered how it would be for me but I know I'll be fine now thanks.  Only got 7 weeks to go!!

Andy - We have travelled with MyTravel for the past 2 years (and travelling again with them to Kos again this year) - not had any issues so far - flights on time,food decent enough for an aircraft,etc.

Hi Sue, There are three cash machines in Tigaki alone - you shouldnt have any problems and yes its hot out there so no worries about the tan :)

Cash Machines
We are going to Tingaki for the first time on Thursday.
We have read in the papers that getting money from the ATM is sometimes causing a problem.
Anyone had any trouble? Hope not I hate travellers cheques.
Hope it is hot out there so I can get a good tan

Sue

To Chloe & Simon (Miros Apartments)

Miros is ok but I went there in October, yet it was still hot. I found the rooms cool enough. Take plenty of mosquito stuff including the plug in repellents for the night time. I didn't suffer but a lot of people do, but if you get some mosquito milk (from Boots the Chemist, well worth investing in) and roll it on yourself at night before you hit the town it will do the job.

Hi Marjorie,

Have a look here: http://www.holidays-uncovered.co.uk

Many of the comments from the latter part of last year are quite complimentary, just be aware it's a fair old distance from the centre of Tingaki.

Miros is ok but I went there in October, yet it was still hot. I found the rooms cool enough. Take plenty of mosquito stuff including the plug in repellents for the night time. I didn't suffer but a lot of people do, but if you get some mosquito milk and roll it on yourself at night it will do the job.

Hello all....

Just returned from Tigaki after a two week stay with a few comments.

Firstly we ate at most of the tavernas while we were there, attempting a different place each night but found that there are a couple of them that stand out from the crowd, of all the tavernas visited the Sagittarius and Spyros were by far the best, Mike is no longer the chef at the Meni and although the food was ok it is not to the same standard as before and others such as Oliver were a little bland and disappointing. the Chinese was expensive and does not accept credit cards (so be warned! if you intend to go there take cash) If you need a snack during the day then go to munchies they will look after you and if you get the chance visit the Rendez-vous bar (latest films / sky sports and good beer / cocktails).

If you intend to bring back Cigarettes / alcohol back may I suggest that you check out the little shop in Kos harbour as it is cheaper than anywhere in Tigaki and they do not charge 2.5% on credit card purchases as the main supermarket in Tigaki does.

Please do as suggested by others on here and book excursions through Theokritis Travel, we made the mistake of booking through Tigaki Express, mainly taken in by them having a  British guy working there selling the tours. we ended up as the minority brits on predominantly German tours where your "English speaking guide" was a German who struggled to speak English, whose prime concern was her German clients and the driver of the coach on the Kos part of the Nyssros trip (who was introduced to us as the boss of Tigaki Express) actually knocked a young couple off their scooter on the main road to Tigaki from Kardamena and didn't stop! - In fact he actually denied doing it when told about the incident. They also threw in a trip to the thermal springs…. This is a place that you might like to visit if you  have a car or other transport (although we found it to be a waste of time) we went though Tigaki Express who take you on a coach and leave you there for 5 hours and considering there is very little to do there, food and drink is at inflated prices, the only toilet is at the very bottom in a little taverna by the "thermal springs" and once you return to the top of the hill you have no where to go it turns into a very long 5 hours. One other thing, if you have silver jewellery take it off if you go into the "springs" as it will react wirh the sulphur and turn black!

Lastly we saw a few people who had issues with mosquitoes but I guess we were lucky - or was it the boots spray? :) put plenty of repellent on at night and you should be ok.

Hi Steve, Just back from Tingaki, our 4th visit and I too must stress to visit Louise at Theokritis Travel..( about 6 shops up from fountain on left hand side)her husband Nico drives the coach on excursions and she is very knowledgable about all places around the islands, they are the cheapest for excursions and offer 3 for 2.We did Volcanic island at Nyssaross and have done the 3 island cruise twice now,I'm sure your children would love the waterpark, and also I would recommend the hydrofoil to Rhodes for a day out,they also offer good rates of exchange. We always hire bicycles from Nico's (2 doors down -next to Munchies) for the week as it is so easy to get around by bike and I'm sure the beach will relax and  chill you all out as well ....Get the bus into Kos town and from there you can get buses or boats to almost anywere on the island.There are cash machines at the bottom of the main street (fountain)right hand side and around the corner -left hand side . Enjoy yourselves..... Yammas !!  

Steve,

I would recommend the trip to see the volcanic crater on Nisyros, the three island cruise and the Lido waterpark at Mastahari. The Greek night in Zia is ok if you like that  kind of thing and Paradise Beach is good for a change of  scene for the day.
Like Derek says don't book with the reps, they charge you at least double the rate of the local operators and they use the same transport etc. I would recommend Theokritos Travel in the main street, last year if you booked two trips with them you got a third trip free, try getting that off your tour rep!

Hiya Steve,

Hope you have a great time, Happy Holidays

PS.... There loadsa cash points available and also some tavernas, travel agents (local) offer a better exchange rate than the UK, plus Kos Town is only a short car/bus drive away and they are swamped with exchange shops, atm's etc!!

Hi,

 Thanks Paul for your kind reply it has been very helpful. I like this site as it has lots of useful information on it! Think I'll go prepared for Mosquitos and hope like you I'm lucky!!

Just got back from Tingaki.  Stayed 2nd to 9th June 2007.  Went for one week with my elderly mother and we stayed in Sunset Apartments/Hotel.  Good sized pool there, but loud music from pool bar and young children playing meant it was noisy at times.  Sun beds around pool were also uncomfortably hard, especially if you planned on sunbathing for long periods of time.  Some saddos did put towels down early morning to reserve beds by pool and believe it or not they were English.  Beach is a better bet - cushioned beds were far more comfortable.  Only 3 euro for whole day per bed and only 15 mins walk from hotel.   Although rooms at Sunset were clean, they were basic and a little dated.  Slamming room doors at all hours of the night by inconsiderate guests was a problem.  Staff however were friendly and made you feel welcomed. Large supermarket opposite hotel was also a bonus.  Cheaper than airport for fags, booze & gifts.  Tingaki resort is good for families, couples, young and old alike.  Very laid back and relaxed.  Pretty mountain views.  Plenty places to hire a bike if you like cycling and exploring the surrounding countryside. Great choice of restaurants and bars.  We ate out every lunchtime and evening and didn't have a bad meal anywhere.  Many many restaurants serving up home made Greek dishes at reasonable prices.  Served by friendly people who work hard to make a living - so don't forget to tip well.  Mosquitos were a problem.  My mother got badly bitten on her feet and legs, even though she wore repellent.  Be prepared by taking antihistamine creams and tablets with you.   

Hi Julie, we were in Tingaki last August and didn't see any mosquitos at all, maybe we were just lucky!

Not sure about the buses but if you want trips check out Theokritos Travel on the main street, we booked all our trips with them and they were absolutely faultless and much cheaper than the Thomson rep.

There are loads of places to eat in Tingaki and we didn't really have a bad meal, the best was probably the
Mediterranee, it was a bit more pricey than some of the others but well worth it. We weren't too keen on Andreas Taverna due to a mix up with meals and drinks and the staff weren't too friendly either. Maybe we caught them on an off night.

We just want to give you some info about TINGAKI...

You will find LIVE entertainments in Mascot Bar.

Welcome to spend a good time in TINGAKI.

Will be going to Tingaki mid October to end Oct 07.  Whats the weather like at this time of year?

If you are arriving at 4.30 am I think you will find Piggeez open.  It is situated on the main Tingaki road to the left as you walk towards the beach.  I've heard they are open 24 hrs from June onwards so you should be able to get at least something to drink.

Hi Ali, I don't think you'll find any bars open at 4.30am, in Tingaki it is a quieter resort more family orientated, now if it was Kardemena yes you would,but don't expect lots of clubs, plenty of bars though. It will be a little livelier in July than in May though. 

Hi,

Linda, the Kos Aqua Beach Club is about 4km from the centre of Tingaki so unless you're up for a long walk you'll need a taxi or hire car to get there.

To Matt & Becca,

hey people,

Hi Sue

There are lots of eating places in Tingaki ranging from the quick snack variety to the more up market versions. To be honest, all of them offer great VFM and usually excellent service although I would tend to give the Tingaki grill a miss if you dont want to be sitting waiting for a long time.

As Tingaki is quite a smll resort, you will be able to see most of what is on offer by walking down the main road and then making your choice. If you get a chance, come and see me at michi's bar based on the beach front. Ask for Colin

Hi
We are going to Tingaki for the very first time at the end of June. has anyone any advice as to the best place to eat etc etc.
Staying at tropical Sol Hotel anyone know it
Thanks
Sue

we are going back to tingaki on the 16 may we had such a fab time last year that we have to give it another go.everyone is so freindly all the eating places are as good as each other(excellent) enough bars not to get bored the resort is spottlessly clean all the toilets we used in various places were clean and well kept(not the case in lots of other places we,ve been to,)the place just makes you feel totally relaxed and chilled,we can,t wait to get back there,will report back as soon as we get home

Hi Polly, most places are reasonable in Tingaki depends on what you want to eat and how much you want to spend, we ate most evenings at the Meni Restaurant on the main high street, we found it good and friendly and very reasonable, but I suppose there where cheaper but whether you get the quality i wouldn't know, please try the Meni you won't be disappointed and the staff are very friendly, it is very clean. 

Hi Giai, there are several small shops which sell all items not sure where your apartments are but there are small shops by the fountain, along the mani road which runs the stretch of the beach and quite a few on the main street near the top, ther're normally opn from about 8am - 9pm most days and stock quite a few items you'll need, hope this helps

Hi for anyone who is visiting Tingaki for the first time i can promise you the beach and town are excellent I have been there on at least 20 occassions over the last thirty years. Night life is mixed however it is ideal for people who also like a quiet relaxing time after an excellent meal at one opf the may restaraunts. My wife and i have met many people who return year after year and allthough they are not staying at the Meni beach hotel they sit on the outside patio area of the restaraunt chatting to anyone and watching the people go by. Micheal who runs the restaraunt could not be nicer. He likes nothing better than to sit with the clients at the end of the night and have a chat before going home to Kos TOWN. If you intened having a day on the beach as you pass by stop and order a roast chicken from him. and go and collect it around lunch time. get a nice bottle of wine and sit with the family on the beach and have the most tasty leisurely lunch with some fresh bread.  I promise you its worth all the 5/6 euro and kids love.    

I've worked in kos as a rep in 2005 & 2006 and it is a brilliant little resort with enough to keep you busy for a 2 week holiday.

to john brown

shirley i have been going to tingaki for 10 years now and still find it a great holiday no 18-30 great for kids great for older family plenty to do for both old and young beach is excelent sea shallow and warm .locals very friendly all on the level so very easy for older ones to get around would highly recomend the akti dimmis hotel  right on the beach family run and very friendly will be staying there for the 9thyear running this year the mythos hotel has large rooms and is right in the town centre about 200 yards from the beach

Tingaki is a wonderful place to holiday where all age groups are welcome with its long wide sandy beach and its welcoming taverns and restaurants. I am about to pay my third visit with my wife 23 year old daughter and my 2 year old granddaughter.

I like Julie went to Tingaki last May and I can quite honestly say there is no 18-30 holiday here it is more of a family or older persons resort if you want 18-30 go to Kardamena on the other side of the island, it is a relaxing resort  based on one main street which has quiet bars and eatery's ranging from nice restaurants to cafe style taverna's, the other street runs along the beach, The Bus runs every hour into Kos Town and runs quite late into the evening which is worth a visit even if its just for soveniers and a look, I would go back tomorrow if i didn't have the urge to see different islands, I really enjoyed it, I was so Chilled and thats hard for me as I have a stressful job but Tingaki did it for me. The  sea is very easy to get in and out it shelves gently can be quite shallow for a distance ideal for your mum and children she won't hav a problem in Tingaki.

Hi...

I'm thinking of going to Tingaki for my hol's, when i told my friends i was thinking of going there they said " i Wouldn't if i was you " she said that there are alot of 18-30's there. I'm taking my family, son 18, daughter 15,  my mum who's nearly 80 and hubby too, any comments would be appreciated, also is the sea shallow? (as  mum finds it difficult getting in and out of the sea).

Debbie Perry maybe you could help me, as you've been there many times?



Thanks

we have been looking at holidaying inn tingaki this year in august,and so far (in view of us booking so late and having restricted traveling dates)the best deal and appartments for us are

. mythos apartments are only available through thomas cook, there are new apartments available for 5 people that where built last year, these are 2 bedroomed apartments with an extra bed in one of the bedrooms.We were at mtyhos  in july 2006 and were shown the new rooms by george the owner, they are slightly bigger than the existing 2 bed apartments and overlook the pool as do the other 2 bed apartments

Hi...

Please can anyone help me, i want to stay at Mythos appartments in Tingaki, i know that you can book with Thomas Cook just wondered if there is another travel company??? i just want to get the best deal and are there any appartments for 5 people?

Thanks

Tingaki is a great place for a holiday, the tavernas are great - you really HAVE to try the food at the Meni, Mike is a wonderful chef and along with Sia and the rest of the team you will be very well looked after!

Try.............http://www.katras.gr/

Has anyone stayed at the Katras appartments we are staying there this summer any info on these appartments would be welcome, and do they offer you a room on the last day as we are flying in the early hours of the morning, also does anybody know why most flights to Kos are at night

Hi Andrew, there is a cash machine at the bottom of the main road by the fountain, also the tour shops offer good exchange rates

Hi Julie, You'll really enjoy Tingaki really easy to travel around the bus runs every hour between 10 past and 25 past each hour depending where you get it and will take you into kos town, if you get this bus to the main road you can them pick up buses to other area's, the buses from Kos Town run all  over the island and are cheap. In Tingaki there are plenty of restaurant my favourite was the Meni restaurant this can be located on the main road in Tingaki about 50 yards up on the left from the beach it does lots of differnt dishes including vegetarian ones you'll enjoy your holiday, When I went in May I didn't have any problems with mosquito's, you may find a nice breeze if the wind gets up a bit so don't burn enjoy your holiday.  and the beautiful sunsets 

Hello I wondered if anyone can help with my questions?  My family and I are coming to Tingaki in August 2007 and  I was wondering how easy it is to travel around the Island? Also if there are any nice restaurants that anyone can  recomend as I have 2 Vegetarians in the family? Thanks for your help.

MENI BEACH HOTEL/APARTMENTS. We went to Kos in August and stayed at the Kos Aqua Beach Club (fantastic hotel). Whilst we were there we went into tingaki and had 2 meals in this hotel. The food was lovely and the staff were kind and helpful. As far as i know you can only book this hotel direct but from what we saw of it it looked a really nice place to stay. There was a small pool with plenty of loungers. The lady that served our meals had worked there for years and said the apartments were lovely and very well equipped. The grounds looked very pretty and the restaurant was spotless. I would consider staying there as a base as Tingaki isn't a big place and you would need to go out and about. Hope this helps. Debbie x

Jet

Thanks for you help, I thought they might be as you cannot find it anywhere and alot of the sites are German. Thanks anyway.

Julie

Has anyone been to The Meni Hotel, Tingaki, f so what were they like and do you know who the Tour Operator is. Many thanks.

Thanks for the info Maggie! 

Jason, The apartments you are asking about belong to the supermarket, Catras. Just call in. Their English is good and the apartments a good size if a little basic. Welcome to Greece!! 

Hiya im only 15  but i have been and i thought id just tell you about a few things that happened at KOS AQUA BEACH CLUB. When i was there we had to have air conditioning in our room fixed 3 times. The ques for dinners wer out of the main hotel door. The toilets were blocked for a day so the place smelt really bad! I have been told now that the place is ALOT better and all the comments people made including my mum n dad have been taken on board! I did have an excellent time there  and i met around 35 friends!   I complained when i was there but when you get home you realise that it wasnt all that bad! The hotel has got 3 bars  .. a great slide pool and a great wave pool.. football courts.. tennis courts.. an xtra small pool and a babys pool.. a small araced and a childrens play area.. all in all i had a fantastic time.. and at night the security guards were brill.. steve and one that was spitting image of ronaldo lol  they kept us in line and we had a brilliant time! my family also enjoyed the holiday .. all the problems i mentioned at the beginig have been sorted i now believe and im sure the place is brilliant! I WANT TO GO BACK!!!  and u get an aceee tan  xx

Hi stewart

   

a great little resort with everything you would need for a relaxing holiday plenty of good restaurants and bars .Not many shops !! would have benefited from a little more greek charm in the bar department but still a fab place to visit

we spent two weeks may 16th 2006 at marianna apts.had a suberb time every bar+resturant we used were good never had any problems.have allready booked for next year same apts.  

Tingaki is a nice place but we felt most of the Greek had been removed and replaced with English/German bars and all that. I like to look round the history of a place when on holiday but there was little left. Kos town was worth a visit as there was some good sites there. Air Con is needed here and very few hotels seamed to have it ?

  Hi Peter, stayed at Jonathon Studio's in May this year found accomodation good and a lovely clean pool, Katrina is very friendly and so is her husband Dimitri, Tony is her uncle and over in Kos from America till end of September his english is very good, he's a lovely guy, be expecting to walk alot as the nearest taverna is approx 5 mins walk and the town centre approx 10 mins further on, if you like a quieter holiday this is and ideal base, please say hello to Tony, Katrina and Dimitri from Debbie and Richard Jones we were there in room 8 from the 6 may this year for one week and thoroughly enjoyed it, try one of Tony's barbeque nights plenty to eat, have a good time and hope you enjoyed like we did

The resort of Tingaki is nice & quiet great for a beach holiday, their is not a lot for young kids to do in the evenings, We stayed in the Sunset hotel, pool and appartments very clean, but cooking facilities are beyond belief you cannot cook a meal in, we went out every  night to eat, it can become very costly, August weather is extremly hot getting upto 40 degrees and 30 at night, make sure you get air con,

The sunset was quite basic but the pool was great and the people were very friendly but one time there was a big family of 13 big mouthed cockneys and on of them accused the cleaners of stealing some money and started to shout in the reception area where there was also more guests.after being told to calm down the cockney became louder so the man behind reception defended his cleaners and shoved the cockney over and rightly so.Pool food is brill and the tuna salad for 4 euros is great and even a big eater like me was full.There is hardly any cooking equipment but eating out is really cheap.I got back last week.Nice name bye the way.

If you're visiting Tingaki make sure you go to the Piggeeez -  the big english breakfast is terrific. Tea/Coffee, toast and jam, fruit juice, bacon, sausage, tomatoe mushroom fried eggs beans and two eggs. Free refill on the tea/coffee, all for 5.50euro equal to approx 3.80 pounds.  The chicken curry is excellent too, very spicy. Good portions and very friendly staff especially Maggie and David in the mornings - they make you feel at home & are far more helpful than the reps if you want to know anything about the island.

jus came back from kos today after staying at the Jonathon apartments in tingaki.

i would recommend it for people to stay there. the beach is across the road to and about 15 minutes walk to the main sheets. 

Went to Marriana Studios in Tingaki. Absolutely fabulous time. The place spotlessly clean. Main street full of tavernas and restaurants. No pressure whatsoever to be forced to eat. Try Olivers on the right hand side going towards the beach. People very friendly. Resort fairly quiete but does cater for all ages. My wife and I 35 and 43 years old.Ask any questions - will try to answer them. Fabulous holiday.

I went to Tigaki with my boyfriend in early July 2006 as we'd read some excellent reviews about it on sites like this - and we werent disappointed at all!

The resort itself is more or less just made up of the one main street with shops, bars and restaurants running down each side. There's a lovely beach at one end with some of the clearest blue water i've ever seen and then the other end is mostly hotels and goes up to the main road which stretches down the length of Kos itself. Also at this end is an excellent supermarket which sells everything you could need.

It doesn't take more than 15 minutes to walk from one end of Tigaki to the other - very compact resort.

Perfect for couples or possibly families who want a fairly quiet holiday with no loud clubs or Club18-30 types hanging around.

Would definitely go back!

hiya ppl jst c*m bak 4rm tingaki n stayed at irini 2 dey were fab great location i luved jst me and my mum went were goin bak agen nxt year i cnt w8 karma da cocktail bar was gr8 n so was the staff aswell the most memorable times was in da bar memories its a must da staff r so friendly n i enjoyed ma self so much der ne1 who goes say hi to george for me from shouna!! neway im sure ne1 goin ere will have a great time

Hi cheryl

I have recently come back from Tingaki and i loved it! it was everything i was looking for in a holiday resort.

By far my fav bar was KARMA the cocktail bar which the cocktails were only 2 euros!!!!!!!! (even better) Nico the bar man was very nice and we became good friends.

Tingaki was absolutely brilliant! The beach was 2 minutes away the bar street had great clubs like 'Mascot Bar' and 'Memories' and they had lovely restuarants. It had everything you need, even a giant shopping market up the road where you could get everything.

And the must have if you go to Greece is a Ferrari! Its the greatest alcoholic drink ever, you can't get it here in da UK so make da most of it! Its red vodka and redbull, its amazing!!!

I went with my 3 best mates and we are already looking up to book again, we just can't wait!!! It is truly amazing!!

The Mythos Appartments in Tingaki were amazing!! We came as a group of four 18 year olds and we had the time of our lives! Everything you could possibly want was there, shops, restaurants bars and a relaxed atmosphere. The night life in Kos was great but if you want a wider variety of clubs getting to Kardamena is cheap and quick, only 20 minutes by taxi!

Everybody was so friendly and we miss all the staff at Mythos so so much (you know who you are)!... If we don't see you before then we will definately be back next year!

Love always your London Girls x x x x

Paul i'm sure you will probably get SMA baby milk at the very big supermarket at the top of Tingaki's main street they sell most things if not there is a chemist in the next local village or plenty of places in Kos Town who will probably sell it, the bus runs every hour into Kos Town and only takes  20 minuets have a good holiday

does anyone know if you can buy sma baby milk in tingaki

Just got back from Tingaki we highly recommend it to anyone had an excellent time, we stayed at the sunny days hotel which was fantastic,the staff we're really friendly.There are lots of restaurants to try highly recommend spyros. The beach is great very clean.

  you should be fine to use your cash card in the hole in the wall which is situated near the fountain at the bottom of town, i took stirling with me it was fine and also took euro's, the tour place by the fountain did a very good exchange rate when i was there in may. i got 1.37 euro's here in the uk but in tingaki it was 1.45 euro's, so shop around enjoy your holiday

The resort of Tingaki was just one main road - loads of restaurants to try.   Not enough shops and sometimes 5 to 10 minutes walk before you come to a supermarket.   Found that the only place to buy a paper was at the exchange bureau at the roundabout.   Beach was lovely but could have done with the dead seaweed being cleaned on a morning (will never get a blue flag without this). People very friendly and good to children.   Did not get any pressure to try any of the restaurants when walking passed as in some resorts.

The perfect beach for forgetting the UK. If you don't fancy laying amongst the beds then just walk a little way to the right and you can normally find a nice piece of beach that's very quiet and almost deserted. Word of warning though, walk left and it's just as peaceful, with the added bonus of a few sand dunes but along this stretch of beach cossies are not compulsory!!!!

Tingaki was really quiet, plenty of resteraunts. There was a good bar for night time boozing on the beach front called mickis. Everyone in tingaki was really friendly but if you want clubs etc. there are none there

Spent a week here earlier in the year( 6 may) i stayed at marianna apartments in tingaki. The trip to turkey if i remember rightly was 25 euros per person. But worth it, fake designer everything. Supposed to be going to kos aqua beach club on 12 july, hope its finished on time. Kos aqua beach club is nearly an hours walk from tingaki town and possibly longer to kos itself, no shops or anything nearby.

Just to clarify about taking a holiday in October - the resort of Tingaki basically closes down on 30/31 October.  Prior to that though there may be a number of restaurants which start winding down from about halfway through the month.  This should not put you off because within the area of Tingaki there are at least 50 restaurants/tavernas/snack bars to choose from.  The bars probably won't be as lively and may not stay open until 5 am but you will still have a good time. 

Hi Carly

this is a comment for Kieran Winters and Sarah and John.

Kieran Kos is such a good holiday place we are going for a 2nd time this year.  Tingaki is beautiful and there is plenty to do.  all the other towns are in easy reach so you can go off visiting places.  there are loads of things to see and do.  i recoment one of the many boat trips that are on offer its a great day out! .  the bars and restaurants are excellent and very well priced.  the beaches are lovely, picture perfect.  it is such a clean place and the people couldnt be more inviting.  if you dont enjoy your stay in Tingaki then your standards are WAY TOO high!

Sarah and John who were asking about taxis.  our flight got in at 2am and there were plenty of taxis outside the airport, just like they do at airports over here.  i dont think you will have a problem.

I spent 1 week in Tingaki begining of may 06 had a brilliant time will be going back again, when i was there it was very quiet as start of season but most of the restaurants and bars were open, if you like chinese there is a new chinese restaurant being built on the main street about half way up on the left, if any one tries it please post an update as i love chinese food, bikes are cheap to hire and plenty of them, the beach is brilliant and the meni restaurant is a must, the hospitallity it brilliant and the food excellent, make sure you taker plenty of photo's of the fantastic sunset over kalymos. i can highly recomend this resort for all ages

We went a few years back as a couple and had a fantastic time, staying at the Villa Andres.  It was one of the best week's holidays I have ever had.  We decided, now we've got children, to go to the new Kos Aqua Beach Club.  I booked it in August 2005 and since then I got letter after letter from First Choice lowering the type of accommodation I could have, withdrawing the facilities on offer etc etc.  I think, by looking at the other comments on this site, that I had a lucky escape.  I got my deposit back in February (without any hassle) and booked to go somewhere else with another tour operator.  I might try it next year when it has been established a while.  Any comments from people who do try it this year will be appreciated.  Thanks