Kardamena

Kardamena Overview

Clubbing holidays: Kardamena holidays are famed for their wild nightlife, and rightly so. Around Kardamena Square there are a huge number of bars and clubs all vying for your attention. Most try to entice you with amazingly cheap drinks deals – perfect for cheap holidays in Kardamena! Most bars are open until 6am, although some are 24 hour for drinking right the way through the night on Kardamena holidays!

Beach holidays: Kardamena holidays 2020 & 2021 also feature the longest beach on the island – in total it’s over 6km in length. And it’s not just its size that proves a real draw too; the beach has supremely soft white sand and a whole host of water sports to partake in during holidays in Kardamena.

Activity-based holidays: Whilst the town centre in Kardamena is seemingly small, Kardamena holidays pack in a surprisingly diverse range of activities. As we already mentioned, you’ll come across lots of water sports at the beach during Kardamena holidays, but you’ll also discover ancient ruins, a castle, a 5-a-side football pitch and a bowling alley all nearby to the resort.

Attractions in Kardamena

Andimachia Castle: This huge castle stands in a strategic position atop a hill just outside of Kardamena. Whilst the interior of the castle has deteriorated from the ravages of time, it’s still possible to see the sheer scale of castle from its giant cobblestoned walls which still stand today. It’s the ideal attraction if you want to discover a little of Kos’s history whilst on your holidays in Kardamena.

Activities in Kardamena

Kardamena Go Karts: There’s a speedy go-kart track based right in the centre of Kardamena. It’s well-equipped with modern facilities and even has a choice of three different go karts. There’s the mini 120cc suitable for kids, plus 200ccc adult karts and 270cc double seat karts so two people can tear around the track at the same time! Children will enjoy this activity just as much as adults, making it the perfect choice for family holidays in Kardamena.

Lido Water Park: This huge water park is located in Mastichari on the northern side of the coast of Kos. It’s actually on the opposite side to where you’ll be having your holidays in Kardamena, but Kos is such a small island it only takes around 15 minutes to get here anyway! Built in 2005, the park has a wide range of watery attractions including the kamikaze, a wave pool, a lazy river and the scary black hole! The costs for entry are pretty cheap too, so it’s a good activity for families on cheap holidays in Kardamena.

Kos Islands Riding Centre: Also based close to Mastichari and Tingaki, this professionally-run horse riding centre has a variety of well cared-for ponies and horses. Exploring the island on horseback is an ideal way to see the lush inland forestry of Kos during your holidays in Kardamena. Plus it’ll save the strain on your legs!

Beaches in Kardamena

Kardamena Beach: The main town beach in Kardamena is extremely popular thanks to its convenience. If you’re holidays in Kardamena is highly likely you won’t have to walk far to get here! It can be pretty busy in the summer holidays, but then the beach is over 6km long so there should be ample space for everyone! It’s also great for those who like their holidays a little more active as there’s a wide choice of water sports out to sea.

Gournatis Beach: Around 4km to the west of the centre of Kardamena, Gournatis Beach is favoured by those who prefer to relax on their holidays. It’s also the proud owner of a Blue Flag award, which is only given to beaches that are exceptionally clean and safe.

Helona Beach: Making up part of the Gournatis coastline, this enticing beach is a haven of soft white sand leading into sparkling sapphire waters. It’s also much quieter than many of the beaches in Kardamena, making it ideal for relaxing holidays.

Restaurants in Kardamena

Avli: This authentic Greek taverna welcomes you to dine in a truly stunning setting. Cascading vines and colourful flowers adorn the white washed walls, while you can sit at rustic wooden chairs and tables enjoying a myriad of Greek delicacies.

Ellie’s Carvery: If you fancy some home comfort food whilst you’re on your holidays in Kardamena, you can’t go wrong with Ellie’s Carvery. It’s exceptional value, as they offer an all you can eat buffet for a very cheap price. So be prepared to load up on huge helpings of roasted meat and fresh vegetables all finished with tasty gravy and sauces.

Manos: There’s a really varied menu at this friendly beachfront restaurant. Feel free to mix and match between British and Greek cuisine, with everything from a full English breakfast to a classic mousakka.

Nightlife in Kardamena

Lively holidays: Kardamena holidays have built up a big reputation in recent years as some of the best for partying in Greece. There’s a whole multitude of bars and clubs, all packed into one surprisingly compact square. You’re in easy walking distance if you want to go from one bar to another, saving you money on taxis during cheap holidays in Kardamena! Some of the liveliest bars which come highly recommended include Bonkers, Tango Bar and Greg’s Place. All have become known for offering an all out partying experience with lots of cheap drinks deals, including those famous fish bowls filled to the brim with exotic cocktails! That’s not forgetting the clubs you’ll come across on Kardamena holidays too, many of which play loud music until 6am. Look out for the stylish Status Bar, which plays the latest dance tunes in cool, air conditioned surroundings. Mad Club and Starlight are also highly rated for clubbing too.

Shopping in Kardamena

Souvenir and clothes shops: Kardamena isn’t particularly known for its great choice of shops, but then that’s not really what holidays here are all about! But if you can’t resist clothes shopping on your holidays in Kardamena, then look out for Passadena and Lemon which both feature branded garments as well as tailored originals. There are also a few souvenir shops here too, with Woodenland being a good place to pick up keepsakes made of olive wood. There are a couple of supermarkets in the area too, which offer a cheap way to stock up on drinks for the night ahead!