Kardamena Beach
Kardamena Beach
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- David LFarnham, United Kingdom22 contributionsPerfect little beach for the dayWe stayed at the Mitsis resort at the other end of the bay and the beach is completely different. The beach at Kardamena is a lot softer, not quite fine sand but nice enough. Dependent upon which sunbeds you chose depends if you pay for them. If you don't pay up front then you can be expected to order something from them. The choice of drinks varies and can be quite a bit more expensive than the bars / restaurants just 100m away. The beach is clean & quiet and perfect for relaxing. The sea is clear and you'll find lots of fish if you snorkel near the rocks to the left side of the beach.Visited August 2021Written August 28, 2021
- Davide P7 contributionsKardamena - The third day in Kos.I stayed yesterday in Kardamena, the first week on July. I have never been before and I definitely would raccomended it. The heavenly sea, little wild and countless restaurants and bars in the opposite of the beach. The praise for two ubrellas and sunbeds are very cheap, only 8 euros for Two people but if you lunch in the beache's restaurant you don't pay nothing. Inside there is a beautiful village, fill of dress shop or object shop very nice where you can eat a delicious Greek food. The best experience I did still now in this amazing island.Visited July 2023Traveled with friendsWritten July 6, 2023
- Grouty1Brentwood, United Kingdom12 contributionsKristas family beach barStopped at the beach as I'm a fan of the sea and the breeze. We Stopped at Kristas family beach bar,( each beach bar has their own sun loungers and area of beach to the sea, (€2.5 per bed) and waitress service included. The beach was well looked after and clean, I believe each beach bar looks after their own plot. The sea warm and fish come in quite close. Also there are showers to was off after your trip.Visited September 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten September 18, 2020
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David L
Farnham, UK22 contributions
Aug 2021
We stayed at the Mitsis resort at the other end of the bay and the beach is completely different. The beach at Kardamena is a lot softer, not quite fine sand but nice enough. Dependent upon which sunbeds you chose depends if you pay for them. If you don't pay up front then you can be expected to order something from them.
The choice of drinks varies and can be quite a bit more expensive than the bars / restaurants just 100m away.
The beach is clean & quiet and perfect for relaxing. The sea is clear and you'll find lots of fish if you snorkel near the rocks to the left side of the beach.
The choice of drinks varies and can be quite a bit more expensive than the bars / restaurants just 100m away.
The beach is clean & quiet and perfect for relaxing. The sea is clear and you'll find lots of fish if you snorkel near the rocks to the left side of the beach.
Written August 28, 2021
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Davide P
7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
I stayed yesterday in Kardamena, the first week on July.
I have never been before and I definitely would raccomended it.
The heavenly sea, little wild and countless restaurants and bars in the opposite of the beach.
The praise for two ubrellas and sunbeds are very cheap, only 8 euros for Two people but if you lunch in the beache's restaurant you don't pay nothing.
Inside there is a beautiful village, fill of dress shop or object shop very nice where you can eat a delicious Greek food.
The best experience I did still now in this amazing island.
I have never been before and I definitely would raccomended it.
The heavenly sea, little wild and countless restaurants and bars in the opposite of the beach.
The praise for two ubrellas and sunbeds are very cheap, only 8 euros for Two people but if you lunch in the beache's restaurant you don't pay nothing.
Inside there is a beautiful village, fill of dress shop or object shop very nice where you can eat a delicious Greek food.
The best experience I did still now in this amazing island.
Written July 7, 2023
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Grouty1
Brentwood, UK12 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Stopped at the beach as I'm a fan of the sea and the breeze.
We Stopped at Kristas family beach bar,( each beach bar has their own sun loungers and area of beach to the sea, (€2.5 per bed) and waitress service included.
The beach was well looked after and clean, I believe each beach bar looks after their own plot.
The sea warm and fish come in quite close.
Also there are showers to was off after your trip.
We Stopped at Kristas family beach bar,( each beach bar has their own sun loungers and area of beach to the sea, (€2.5 per bed) and waitress service included.
The beach was well looked after and clean, I believe each beach bar looks after their own plot.
The sea warm and fish come in quite close.
Also there are showers to was off after your trip.
Written September 18, 2020
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Sue_and_Andy_66
Horsforth, UK4,501 contributions
Aug 2020
Lovely beach if your prepared to walk a little to Banana Beach bar and beyond - lots of very nice quiet spots to escape the crowds beyond the wartime bunkers and before Malibu beach bar. Walking even further towards Mitsis village there are larger expanses of bare beach with not a sole in sight and whilst spending a day at that end we had the company of a lovely local golden Labrador laying with us on the sand and coming swimming with us.
Shoreline is very pebbly though and along with sea urchins in abundance beach slippers are a must if you want to enter the sea. Its very shallow for quite a distance however and was warm and crystal clear.
Unfortunately there was quite a bit of rubbish left by both locals and tourists and we spent the first few days collecting three or four bags full until it was clear. After that there was just the odd bit of plastic here and there which we also collected and placed into the bins behind Banana Beach bar - seems such a shame that a beautiful beach is polluted in this way but we did what we could.
At the other end of the resort there is also a smaller area beyond all the bars sunbeds if you want to escape the hoards. In the centre at each side of the harbour there are lots of bars with sunbeds if that’s your preference.
Spent many happy days laying on the nice soft sand in the hot sun listening to the waves lapping at your feet - what could be better than that?
Shoreline is very pebbly though and along with sea urchins in abundance beach slippers are a must if you want to enter the sea. Its very shallow for quite a distance however and was warm and crystal clear.
Unfortunately there was quite a bit of rubbish left by both locals and tourists and we spent the first few days collecting three or four bags full until it was clear. After that there was just the odd bit of plastic here and there which we also collected and placed into the bins behind Banana Beach bar - seems such a shame that a beautiful beach is polluted in this way but we did what we could.
At the other end of the resort there is also a smaller area beyond all the bars sunbeds if you want to escape the hoards. In the centre at each side of the harbour there are lots of bars with sunbeds if that’s your preference.
Spent many happy days laying on the nice soft sand in the hot sun listening to the waves lapping at your feet - what could be better than that?
Written October 2, 2020
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Paulrud
London10 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Lovely warm beach, slightly grainy sand, and there were small fish in the sea so we got to snorkel with them! SUP kos Paddleboarding nearby aswell, restraunts are great (I would recommend starlight beach bar) lovely little shops behind the beach. Would recommend
Written August 28, 2023
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Tessa E
St. Albans, UK79 contributions
Oct 2020
Lots of free sunbeds at various beach bars. We ended up at the Starlight beach bar after being told off for moving sunbeds at the adjacent bar. Staff here are lovely so we had a lovely relaxing day on the beach
Written October 17, 2020
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Neilaa
Swansea, UK1,210 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Great beach in an amazing village resort . Plenty of sun loungers which are great value and some even free if you have food in one of the many beach side bars.Had the best most relaxing holiday ever.
Written September 19, 2020
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Harribaby
Stowe, UK46 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Beautiful beach with some lovely bars along the front where you can use the sun beds and soak up the scenery. 2 beds and umbrella approx €6-7 all day. Sea is clear and refreshing. Beach is clean and mostly sand with some shale. Take a dip.
Written June 15, 2022
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Gillian Mathie
Hamilton, UK38 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Hi looking for some advice.... we are going to kardamena in June (2 families of 4), should we book the 3 island boat trip in advance or when we arrive. Tia
Written January 28, 2019
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Ashley R
10 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
We Stayed In Kos & Was Only A 10 Minute Drive From Kardamena In A Taxi It Cost Us 10 Euros, So Went Their For The Day! The Views Are Lovely, Plenty Of Shops, Restaurants & Bars To Go Too Aswell 😊
Written October 2, 2016
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D8222RCdan
Derby, UK
hey could someone tell how far his cleopatra classic hotel his from bar street and kardamena beach
D8222RCdan
Derby, UK
hi there
could someone tell how far his cleopatra classic hotel his from bar street and kardamena beach,thank you
Susan M
Whitworth, UK6 contributions
is it easy to walk about there
ardenttraveller1964
Orpington, UK94 contributions
we stayed about 0.5 mile out of town, and the walk was level throughout on rd near seashore
monsi2018
Chudleigh, UK1 contribution
Do you require an international driving permit to hire a car if old uk paper licence
Cherryl
Vienna, Austria76 contributions
Well I can’t really tell because we used an airport shuttle to get to the resort. But I think it wouldn’t be bad if you have an international driving license if you want to drive there :)
Lesley W
9 contributions
Can you get a bus to paradise beach? If so how much does it cost? Also does anyone know the rates of hiring a small car?
abc123973
Scotland UK38 contributions
Don’t know about buses but loads of boat trips are available. Rather than book through your hotel or tour operators just go down to the water front in the evening ( 7-9pm best). All the boats are in and you can book direct. Only works of warning is book early, we went down 2nd evening of our holiday & a lot of the days were fully booked.
Prices vary hugely depending on the type of boat. Anything from luxury to ferry available.
If it’s the bubbles your going to see at ‘Bubble Beach’ I wouldn’t bother, it’s a small area of rather unimpressive bubbles. If it’s the water sports & other beach fun than definitely worth a visit.
cassidy13
west yorkshire41 contributions
How far is bubble beach from Kardamena ? Any public transport daily. Thankyou
Random_Heather
London, UK48 contributions
Kardamena beach is so close literally a few minutes walk depending where you are. We stayed at Phillipos Apartments and the beach was right opposite us. The shops and transport links are probably a ten minute walk if not less.
Melania T
Bergamo, Italy9 contributions
Salve a tutti....dall aereoporto a Kardamena è meglio affidarsi come costi al taxi o all autobus ? Ed è
possibile fare snorkeling ? Grazie mille per le risposte ..😘
Gaia P
28 contributions
Dall’ aereoporto di kos a Kardamena hotel Mitsis per farti un esempio il costo è di 22/25 €, il bus non saprei dirti. Comunque se vuoi girare L isola in piena libertà senza dover attenerti a degli orari credo sia più comodo affittare un auto o quad.L acqua è stupenda e limpida quindi puoi tranquillamente immergerti
Hi where is the beach with the tree in it looks amazing Could you show me the exact location on Google Maps thanks
Agati
Wroclaw, Poland
I think it is near to Anemos Restaurant and Banana Beach Bar:)
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