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Tigaki beach in Kos |
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The popular resort of Tigaki is just over 10 kilometres west of Kos Town. The beach belongs to the best on the island and is popular with those staying in Kos Town. Many ride a bike to Tigaki, 10 kilometres may sound as a long distance, but it's no problem because the cycle lane is flat and in very good condition. A lesser known sandy beach is just before Tigaki. The beach is called Golden beach and is absolutely fantastic. Picture is further down.
Tavernas and shops in Tigaki center.
In Tigaki there are all conceivable facilities.
Left or right does not matter. The beach is equally good in all directions. |
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The beach is very long and it improves the closer to the centre of Tigaki you come. The beach is blessed with snow-white sand and it is shallow and child-friendly.
Tigaki beach in one direction.
Tigaki beach in the other direction.
The beach is crowded with people at the centre of Tigaki, if you want some privacy, stay at the beginning of the beach where it is quite deserted, there are no beach facilities at all and this part of the beach is mostly visited by the Greeks themselves. If it blows northern winds, it's not uncommon that seaweed blows up on the beach.
Wonderful Golden beach is just before Tigaki.
A World War II bunker at Golden beach. Turkey in the background. |
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The beach west of Tigaki is called Marmari. Between the beaches there is a wetland called Alyki where there is usually a lot of birds. Bird watchers go here to see flamingos, among other birds. Do not miss if you are bird-interested.
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 TIGAKIMuch of the accommodation is pre-booked by package-holiday operators. But there are also several family hotels for those travelling independently. Below are suggestions for good hotels.
Book Blue Nest Hotel here »Book
Miros Hotel Apartments here »
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