
04/06/2025
Kos, Greece 🇬🇷
Accommodation/Public Transport
🇬🇷I only had a few hours layover here on my way to Athens so I didn’t stay anywhere.
In terms of transportation most people who go there rent a car or book through bus tours as there isn’t really any public transportation or anything of that sorts. It’s more a resort like island.
Things to do:
🇬🇷 Traditional Windmill Of Antimachia
Within walking distance of the airport (about 15-20 minutes) is this traditional old mill that they still use today to make flour. They then use that flour to make cookies/bread. The cost of getting to see the mill is just buying a packet of cookies or bread for €2.50 they also have coffees and other drinks as well as souvenirs. You get to go up into the windmill for a short demonstration and for them to tell you about it (however that bit is in Greek).
🇬🇷 Traditional House of Antimachia (Παραδοσιακό Σπίτι Αντιμάχειας)
Just across the street from the windmill, a cute little museum of Greek families showing their culture and everything homemade in the house. €1 cash to get into the museum. It’s run by a sweet old Greek lady who explains the things in the museum to you.
🇬🇷There’s lots more to do if you take a bus or rent a car as you can access the beaches and other tourist sites I just didn’t do any of that.
Restaurant Recommendations
🇬🇷Dogkanos Coffee and Beyond
About another 15-20 minutes up from the windmill so about 30-40 minutes from the airport. Offers different food and drink items. I got the gyro platter which ended up pretty tasty.
Final thoughts/Notes
🇬🇷 Kos was a good stop over point, if I was traveling with someone or a group I think it would be worth staying there for a bit and actually going to the beach and seeing more of the island. Overall tho I absolutely loved it.