Located along the coastline north of Kefalos on the Dodecanese island of Kos, this idyllic stretch of sand offers crystalline water for swimming and snorkeling, views over the coast of Kos and across the Aegean Sea to the nearby island of Kalymnos, and a scattering of beach clubs to rent loungers and umbrellas. Fishing boats moor in the harbor and offer day trips and fishing excursions along the coastline. The cove is also home to a few waterfront cafés and restaurants serving fresh seafood and local dishes.
The island of Kos is only 4 miles (6.4 km) from Turkey's coast, so it’s easy to make a day trip to Turkey from here. Join a boat tour departing from Bodrum or an excursion around the three Dodecanese Islands—Kos, Tilos, and Nisyros—that sets sail from Kos.
Limnionas Beach is about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) north of the village of Kefalos and 27 miles (43 kilometers) from the main town of Kos. The island of Kos is in the Aegean Sea north of Rhodes, and ferries run between the two islands. Otherwise, reach the island via a boat tour departing from Bodrum or one of the other islands in the Dodecanese.
The island virtually shutters in winter, but in summer it’s a more popular destination for those who want to experience a relatively unspoilt Aegean island. The sun can be unforgiving at midday, so be sure to protect yourself with sunscreen and stay in the shade if relaxing on the beach.
Kos is one of a trio that makes up the Dodecanese Islands, along Tiros and Nisyros. The latter is a volcanic island known for its thermal hot springs, bubbling with mineral-rich waters popular for their therapeutic effects.
