Depending on the ferry company you may have a different departure place on the harbour. When you come back from Turkey you are allowed to bring only 2 small packages of cigarettes not 2 sloffs also if you buy cigarettes in Kos and take the sloffs with you to Bodrum and you return back they will make you pay enter tax because you went out of the European Union. Also check how much alcohol you can bring back, and for Parfum it's 450 ml no more otherwise the taxes are above 40 euro !!!! Inform yourself well at customs before you leave and be specific about what you want to bring back....for medication with no prescription you have to bring the receipt with you...... For insulin you better have a prescription or if it's saxenda maximum is 2 box of 3...
Read moreIf you go to Kos Town, you will end up here anyway. This is the hub of the town itself. The harbour is large and dominated by the castle. The area is surrounded by restraints and bars, most of which are way overpriced. My advice is to go a couple of blocks away from the port for better standards quality and prices. Most of the ferries to the other islands leave from here. The internal Greek ferries will leave from the right as you look out to sea at the other side of the castle and the others which involve Turkey or passports leave from the terminal on the left side of the mouth of the harbour as you look out to see. In the evening, the circular part of the port is filled with...
Read moreVisited Kos harbour and area and was surprised with the history visable landmarks. Some beautiful boats in the marina and lots of ruins to see. Also, some great eateries and clothes shop. Really surprised at the size of the area. Road markings and signage may need to be clearer as my wife who is a nurse had to assist in a road accident between a moped and a car whom seem to drive thru a stop sign. Language difficulty at first as no one could translate to the injured moped rider but a shop assistant closed up her shop so she could translate between my wife and the injured. Ambulance and police turned up...
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