Holidaying In Kardamena, Kos
The Best Restaurants, Bars and Clubs on the Island
The beautiful island resort of Kardamena, Kos gives holiday-makers an array of choice from what restaurants to eat in, to what clubs to party at.
Kardamena, Kos, one of the most beautiful and busy of all the Greek isles, offers enough of everything to ensure a fantastic holiday, but there are a few gems to keep in mind.
Best Restaurant
The oldest restaurant in Kardamena, Loustros is located along the harbour strip, with a beautiful roof garden offering a gorgeous view of the seafront. Open from 8am until midnight, Loustros presents a menu rich in choice, with traditional Greek dishes, a selection of locally caught seafood and mediterranean cuisine. For tourists eager to try some Greek dishes, there is plenty to choose from at Loustros, from saganaki cheese to mains including moussaka and stiffado. In particular the meze Greek starter, for two or three to share, offers a delicious selection of national Greek dishes. The house specials include the sizzling flamin' fajita's, swordfish steak and the T-bone steak, but make sure to leave room for dessert, as the banoffee pie is incredible! Holiday-makers will get value for money, with the majority of mains around the 10 to 15 euro mark.
The meticulous attention to detail of the food is assuredly matched by the first-class waiting service. With a kids menu, cocktails and inexpensive prices, this family-run restaurant caters for all, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its reputation as the best eatery on the island ensures that holiday-makers will enjoy a fantastic meal here.
Best Bars
Depending on the type of holiday, there are scores of bars in Kardamena to choose from. For party-seekers Bar street offers a strip of brash bars where the music is loud and the shots are flowing! Some of the most popular bars include 1960, Crossroads and indie bar, The Bands. Holiday-makers looking for a non-stop party may want to check out Origin bar, open 24 hours. After the clubs close at 5am Origin is the usual choice for clubbers. Whatever bar tourists choose, prices are generally very similar. Cocktails range from 4 to 6 euros in most bars. If it is going to be a wild night, there are scores of bars that serve cocktail fishbowls, ranging in price from 20 to 50 euros.
For tourists looking for a more relaxed time, there are dozens of cocktail bars to choose from, in the resort square, along the various beaches, and in particular, on the seafront. The Indigo Room offers a great selection of cocktails, whereas the Rok, a 24 hour bar is perfect for a chilled beer by the beach.
Best Nightclubs
There is such a diverse selection of clubs in Kardamena that holIday-makers are sure to have a great time. From Starlight, famous for its weekly foam parties and international DJs, to Mad club, an indie venue in the centre of Kardamena, there is something for all party-seekers. There is also Downtown, with its popular cheesy playlist and Status, one of the largest and busiest venues on the island, to name just a few.
For a change of scenery, holiday-makers may want to take a day trip to Kos town, filled with as many bars and clubs as Kardamena. The island capital offers tourists some genuinely stunning venues, such as Fashion club, with a reputation as one of Kos's best.
With its great bars, clubs and restaurants, Kardamena is an unforgettable experience. A few names to remember are Loustros restaurant for a truly great meal, Mad club and Starlight for an unforgettable clubbing experience, and Bar street for some great cocktails and drinks. As the saying goes amongst the locals, those who come once always return a second time. Happy holidays!
