Aphrodite - (Restaurants in Kefalos)

Susan A           

Best restaurant to eat in Kefalos we thought.  Food very nice, reasonable prices, service very good, staff very friendly.  Definately recommended.  Fantastic setting to relax andenjoy your evening meal.

Anthoula Hotel - (Accommodation in Kefalos)

Susan A           

Set at the top of a hill the views are stunning.  The hotel is very clean and the family are very nice.  They made us feel very welcome.  However, as the hotel is so far away from the harbour the family run a courtesy bus which takes you down to the harbour only at set times of the day and will pick you up to bring you back again at set times only.  This is very welcome as it is a long walk down and back up in the heat otherwise.  The only drawback is that the last pick up is 10.30p.m. which is very early for those without smaller children and who want to stay out a little later and sample the night life, enjoy a few cocktails etc.  

The hotel ois very clean and has air conditioning which is a godsend.  Although you do have to pay for it.
 
There is a pool which when we were there we had to ourselves as the hotel has just undergone a refurbishment and had only started taking guests again.  It is very peaceful and you feel like you have your own private villa.
 
 

Paradise Beach - (Beaches on Kos)

Susan A           

Paradise beach was lovely.  A much nicer beach than in Kefalos.  More sandy and the sea was a lot warmer.  A bit of a shock though when we took the boat trip from kefalos harbour and found we had to wade into the sea with our bags and clothes getting wet up to our waists!  Once there its sunbeds galore and lots of watersports. Not many bars or restaurants though only one at the top of the hill!   There's a beer boat that comes in apparently through the day further down the beach but only sells cans. 

 
If you want to spend aday topping up the tan then this is the place to go.

July - (Best Time to Visit)

Susan A           

We went 30th June - 7th July 2005 and Kefalos was just really starting to get a little more busier.  The open air nightclub was just getting ready to open the day we left as the 2nd week in July through to end of August are their busiest time apparently.  Although not like Karamena or Kos Town it is a lot quieter than those two places. Unlike Kos Town and Kardamena you do not get hassled or bothered by people trying to get you into their bars and restaurants as Kefalos is the only place this is not allowed. It makes a pleasantchange not be pounced on everytime you look at a bar or their menu etc.

 
It was hot (30+) and the mosquito's are out in force (only drawback), Pub music finishes at 12 midnight so if you want a noisier atmosphere and evening you are best going to Kardeman or Kos Town, although there are no taxi's or taxi service in Kefalos - one big drawback.

B52 - (Bars in Kefalos)

Susan A           

Great place for the best cocktails (proper one's), on the island at a good price.  We went right through the menu ordering a different one every night.  Margareta's are divine! Friendly staff, nice setting, lively music.  Perfect place to start your evening after your meal.

 
   

Kefalos - (Resorts on Kos)

Susan A           

Hi just back ourselves from Kefalos, although a quieter place than what I'm used to you cannot be anything but impressed with the views from the harbour restaurants and bars and if your staying at the top of the hills like we were,. the views from the hotel were stunning.  The greek people are very friendly and warm and you don't get hassled by clubs andrestaurants trying to get you into their bars etc.  There are plenty of supermarkets and places to change your money, travellers cheques etc and most hotels do this for you anyway.  The bars along the harbour are not too lively but are lively enough and B52 do a fantastic 'proper' cocktail which we took pleasure in trying a different one every evening!   The Grand Cafe just next door is a great place to have your night cap (doubles at no extra cost), and Niko's special receipte of Egmek (cake) is out of this world and well worth a try!  Food is cheap and very nice in the restaurants.

 There are plenty of trips to go on for the day if you want to get away and Paradise beach is only 10 mins away by local boat from the harbour which has a lovely beach and a warmer sea slightly! 
 
There's a great supermarket at the other end of the harbour road which boats its better than Asda!  Its great for getting all your bits and bobs you need and there's a signing book for customers where you can put your comments about the store.  They have the usual gifts etc, too for last minute buying to take back home.
 
It was a great holiday, relaxing but not boring.  The weather was great, the food was good, the drinks were cheap and all in all it is not an expensive place to visit. 
 
Sue  

Old Kefalos - (Places to Visit on Kos)

Susan A           

Old Kefalos is like walking back in time and probably if your staying in Kefalos the only tradional part you will see.  The quaint streets all with their painted little houses, the greek men all sitting round their cafe discussing the tourists probably and politics!  The little greek old ladies bent over with weak frail bodies walking up and down he cobbled sreets chatting to each other collecting their freshly baked bread.

 
The views are stunning and it is a long walk up in the heat.  A well deserved cooldrinkis recommended when you get to the top.  Live chickens are transported round the streets on Sundays probably to fatten up to feed themlater in the year.  Fresh fish is sold also on Sundays from the back of their open carts on the streets and all the Greek population seem to go to old Kefalos on Sundays for their fresh foods and to meet up with friends and families etc.
 
Definately worth a trip to see the old village but not a place you could spend all day in really.  There'salso a bank at the top of the hill so a good place to change your cheques if you run out of cash.
 
Sue     

Kos Airport - (Places to Visit on Kos)

Susan A           

I agree with Sam they are quite rude and bossy and unhelpful at the airport.

 
Coming into Kos was easy straight through.  Going back out was a little confusing as they sort of march you to which check in desk they want you to go to.  The girl on the desk sort of shouts at you and demands you put your bags on (well ours did), and I wanted to say to her, who do you think your talking to!   Then when you've put your bags through you haven't a clue where your going and you get directed again by someone pointing the way and you go through to a departure lounge that gets full very quickly and the flights don't seem to go very quickly!  Our flight was 2.40 p.m. Sunday afternoon,andwewerestill sitting in the departure lounge at 2.35 p.m.!  We were called through then and boarded within 5 mins.
 
Seems great when you first check in, simple and you wonder why all other airports can't be the same!!!!!  Thankfully they aren't.
 
Sue  
  

Zia Sunset - (Places to Visit on Kos)

Susan A           

We visited Zia on a trip theWednesday eve before we came home.  It was a beautiful little place unlike Kefalos, Kardamena and Kos Town it was totally different to them all.  Its just how you expect agreek village to be if you have never been to Greece before.  Although we waited over half an hour for our food in the restuarant we went to wehad a fantastic evening.  The shops are colourful and cluttered with lots of ceramics, gifts, etc.  There are a few lovely little shops as you get off the coach with hand made items and jewellery to which I bought all my gifts for myself and for my friends.  We walked up to a restaurant which is supposed to have the best views for the gorgeous sunset where we had a drink and took some really lovely photo's of it.  Its all very romantic and a great way to spend your last evening in Kos.  There is also a great restuarantand bar just as you come into the village which was very busy and we wished we had gone there for our food.  It's on two levels and the views are great across the whole of the island. 

 
Not a lot there I don't think to do if you were staying there, you would need to hire a car/bike etc to explore but nevertheless a really beautiful little village.
 
Sue