Kardamena
Overview: Situated mid-way along the south coast of the Dodecanesian island of Kos, Kardamena is one of the most popular resorts in Greece, particularly with young Brits looking for a lively and entertaining holiday. Once a small fishing village, the town is now very commercialised with scores of English-style pubs and restaurants and tightly packed apartment blocks. A wide variety of watersports can be organised from the long sandy beach and the resort is well placed for those who want to explore the island’s fascinating interior. |
|
Shopping: Kardamena is packed with shops offering everything from designer
clothes to tacky souvenirs. Most are located around the main
square. Good buys include the local jewellery and sponge (from the
Nisyros volcano). For those in self-catering apartments, there are
some good supermarkets offering most of the well-known brands.
There are also some interesting local markets, including one on Bodrum, across the
water in Turkey (Tuesdays).
Restaurants:There is a wide choice of restaurants in Kardamena to suit all tastes, from Indian and traditional Greek to fast food joints and cafes offering full English breakfasts and Premiership football. Even those with a penchant for good home food should try the local fare, at least once. For a traditional Greek meal we recommend you Avli. Nightlife: Its not quite Ibiza, but the nightlife in Kardamena is still fairly intense with dozens of bars and clubs catering for all musical tastes, from the latest Garage tracks in the Jolly Rogers to Indie classics in the aptly named Stone Roses Bar and cheesy pop in Cheeky Monkeys. The main nightclubs are Status, Starlight and Downtown, which all stay open until 4am, and 6am at weekends. Activities: The main beach in Kardamena is ideal for lazy days in the sun and for watersports everything from pedalos to jet skiing and banana rides can be organised. Other beaches with watersports are Banana Beach and Sovereign Beach. There are fascinating historical sites scattered around the island, particularly in the capital Kos Town, 40 minutes away. Further afield, boat tours can be arranged to the spectacular volcanic island of Nisyros and to Rhodes (though be aware the journey takes almost three hours). |
   
|
|
General Info
Time: Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 between the last Sunday in April and the last Sunday in October). |