Summary

Situated on the south coast of the beautiful island of Kos, Kardamena is a much loved holiday destination for those looking for fun-filled evenings and relaxing days by the sea. Kardamena holidays became popular with British tourists in the early 1980s when this then small fishing village developed into a vibrant and frenzied resort. You can enjoy miles of soft golden sands and more than a hundred bars and restaurants when taking holidays in Kardamena, so you will never be lost for something to do. Built on the ancient settlement of Alasarma and still boasting some spectacular historic sites, holidays to Kardamena aren't all about lazy days in the sun. If you prefer to be a bit more active on your getaway then why not take pleasure in discovering these fascinating sites.

Things to do

Cheap holidays in Kardamena are not hard to come by, but with more and more tourists becoming aware of what's on offer here, flights to Kardamena do get booked up pretty quickly. A pleasurable day out here is a visit to the intriguing Roman Ruins, a large area encompassing the three temples of Aphrodite, Hercules and Dionysus. Spending a day here will almost certainly be one to remember. Enjoy a fascinating stroll back in time and marvel in the history that dates back hundreds of years. If that doesn't take up your whole day, ensure you have your beach necessities to hand and head to the golden sands to relax in the wonderful gentle climate that Kardamena has to offer.

Flights and accommodation

Getting to Kardamena is very easy, especially during the summer season from May to October. There are frequent flights to Kardamena from most airports in the UK and Kos airport is only 7 kilometres from resort, less than ten minutes by taxi. Kardamena flights can be found here at Book Cheap Holidays at exceptionally good prices with deals from many leading tour operators, as well as some fantastic hotels in Kardamena. The bus is the favoured method of transport when in Kardamena as it is very cheap and efficient, however there is a taxi rank in the centre and taxis can be hailed at anytime if you prefer to travel around with a little more privacy.

Quick facts

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• currency is the Euro