Visit the Nearby Islands to Kos Island

Nearby Islands to Kos island

Kos is a beautiful island located in the center of the Dodecanese Island complex, in the northeastern part of the Aegean Sea. Its privileged location and the frequent ferry connections with neighboring islands make island hopping a breeze; there are so many beautiful nearby islands to Kos island to explore!

The islands closest to Kos are Patmos, Nisyros, Pserimos, Kalymnos and Tilos, and you can get to them by ferry, with one of the daily cruises organized daily to these isles or by chartering a private yacht, to enjoy indulging moments of luxury on the way to the island – or islands – of your choice. There is also frequent connection to Rhodes Island, the largest island of the Dodecanese, as well as the neighboring country of Turkey.

Patmos – also known as the island of the Apocalypse due to the fact that Saint John spent his last days in a cave on the island, writing the final book of the New Testament, the book of Revelation. Its main attraction is the cave of Revelation, whereas the picture perfect castle city of Patmos with its alluring medieval ambience is enchanting. Nisyros is the home of an active volcano, a haven of tranquility with secluded beaches and lunar landscapes of an otherworldly beauty. In Pserimos, you will find beautiful sandy beaches and traditional little tavernas that serve the freshest fish and seafood, and in Tilos, apart from the magnificent coastline, you will have the chance to visit a cave where prehistoric fossils of dwarf elephants were discovered. Finally, in Kalymnos, the home island of sponge fishermen, adventure lovers find the island of their dreams, as it is a pole of attraction for mountain climbers and other extreme sports enthusiasts.

For any information regarding nearby islands to Kos island, reservations and arrangements for island hopping cruises and even transportation to and from the port or the marina of Kos, please don’t hesitate to consult the Diamond Deluxe Hotel concierge.