Welcome to Kos
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Kos is one of the most popular islands in the Dodecanese. The island has a well-established tourist industry, which benefits visitors because the island is very organized. The locals are very friendly people and they have realized just how important tourism is for the island. Kos offers plenty of action in the summer, but goes rather quiet in the wintertime.
Facts
| Population | 26,400 |
| Currency | Euro, € 1 = 100 cent |
| Opening hours | From 8 am to 2.30 pm, with closure for a siesta. The shops re-open again from 5.30 pm until 8.30 pm Monday to Saturday. Many shops are closed on Sunday, depending where on the island you are visiting. Exceptions are noted in specific listings. |
| Newspapers | Kathimerini (National daily) Eleftherotypia (National daily) To Vima (National daily) Don’t despair if you can’t read Greek as day-old English newspapers are usually available from various newsstands in Kos. |
| Emergency numbers | Ambulance: 166 Police: 100 Fire brigade: 199 |
| Tourist information | Municipal Tourist Organization of Kos Island 1, Vas. Georgiou Street +30 242 28724 24460 |
