Kos Family Holidays

Take the Family is a travel agency specialising in active, adventure and luxury holidays. Your personal travel advisor will create the perfect Kos holiday for your family, with expert advice and dedicated support throughout.

Kos for family holidays

One of the most-visited, the second-largest and also the greenest of the Greek Dodecanese islands, Kos is a wonderful destination for family holidays. The birthplace of the father of medicine, it's packed with fascinating Hellenistic and Roman ruins that make it more than a fly-and-flop destination, though it can easily be that.

Book a Kos holiday with Take the Family and discover what was one of the first Greek islands to experience package tourism, with an excellent tourist infrastructure. All kinds of water sports are available, and there's plenty of family entertainment.

As a specialist family travel agency, we can tailor-make the perfect holiday in Kos for your family. Contact one of our travel advisors now and let's discuss your dream trip.

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Things to do with kids in Kos

Kos Best Beaches, Watersports and Outdoor Activities

• Head for one of Kos’ many long sandy beaches with shallow waters. The best beaches in Kos include Lampi and the beaches of the southern coast that have anglicised names, such as Banana, Paradise and Sunny.

• Enjoy days out at one of fun Kos’ water parks.

• With older kids, go cycling, mountain-biking, horse-riding and go-karting, and play a round or two of mini-golf.

Kos History and Culture

• Discover the atmospheric ruins of Asklepion, birthplace of Hippocrates and home to an ancient sanatorium founded in 444BC.

• Visit Kos Town, a mad mix of beach and party resort and ancient ruins, with beautiful street mosaics and elegant Roman columns.

Harbour view, Kos

Eating in Kos

Food in Kos is familiar to many kids – its mezedes (small appetisers) include tzatziki, taramasalata and dolmades, and there's also lots of classic Greek food such as moussaka, grilled fish, octopus and squid. Make sure to try out a local taverna during your stay for a taste of authentic local cuisine.

View over Kos Town

When to go to Kos

The best time to go to Kos is May to October, making this island a great choice for half-term holidays. The hottest and busiest month is July, which can be too much so for babies and toddlers.

How to get to Kos

There are direct flights from the UK to Kos from London airports, plus Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The flight time from London to Kos is about 3 hours.

We will include the most convenient flights for your family as part of the bespoke package we create for you, as well as car hire if you want to explore under your own steam, or resort transfers if desired.

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