What to Do in Kos Town: Explore, Eat & Party, Kos Town, Greece

After four chilled-out days in Kefalos, it was time to shake things up. We packed our bags, left behind quiet mornings and sandy beaches, and made our way to Kos Town, the island’s capital. And let me tell you, Kos Town is like a whole new world compared to sleepy Kefalos.

Arriving in Kos Town felt like stepping into another story. The quiet rhythm of Kefalos was replaced by the hum of scooters, café chatter spilling into the streets, and the clinking of cutlery against plates of mezze. The harbor greeted us first: a sweep of turquoise water, dotted with everything from yachts to ferries making daily crossings to Bodrum in Turkey.

If Kefalos was the slow intro to Kos, Kos Town was the dramatic opening scene. And it didn’t take long to feel its layers: ancient ruins standing shoulder to shoulder with modern shops, and tavernas filling the air with the smell of grilled fish.

- Ancient Agora: We started here, wandering through broken columns, mosaics, and arches that once formed the island’s commercial and social heart. Even in ruins, it feels alive with whispers of its past. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).