Marmari beach in Kos

Marmari is located a few kilometres west of Tigaki and about 12 kilometres from Kos Town. Marmari and Tigaki are two quite similar tourist resorts and there is not much that differs them. Perhaps the beach in Marmari is slightly finer than the one in Tigaki, and maybe there are more tourists in Marmari. Also here it may blow in seaweed if there are northern winds.

Tavernas and shops in the center of Marmari.

Marmari beach in the other direction.

The beach in Marmari.

The long, child-friendly sandy beach in Marmari.

Marmari beach.

You can walk along the water between Marmari and Tigaki, which is visible at the far end.

If you are interested in birdlife, do not miss the Alyki salt marsh between Marmari and Tigaki. The marsh is oval to the shape and extremely shallow, it is home to various of birds, including flamingos. The best opportunity to see birds is in the spring. The ground gets dry and cracked in the summer and it looks quite gloomy.

Flamingos in the Alyki wetland.

This is what the wetland looks like in autumn.

It is so dry in Alyki in the fall that you might think you are in Africa.

ACCOMMODATION IN MARMARI

Most of the accommodation is pre-booked by package-holiday operators. But there are some family hotels for those travelling independently. Below are suggestions for good hotels.

Book Hotel Esperia here»

Book OKU Kos here »

Book other hotels in Marmari here »

WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU ARE IN THE AREA

Don't miss Tigaki beach, which you can read about here »

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