Antimachia on Kos

Antimachia on Kos combines a distinct local identity with historic buildings and seasonal crafts.

Location and orientation

Antimachia is a small settlement on Kos, 25 kilometres from Kos Town. Kos Hippocrates International Airport (KGS) is located in Antimachia. These are two different reference points when choosing where to search: the airport’s location and the distance to the town. If you are looking for a hotel, you can select Antimachia as your search location and compare the details of each listing with your travel plans. Local KTEL buses run from every settlement on Kos, with numerous regular services to Kos Town. Check the timetable in advance if these services are important for your plans.

Windmill and weaving courses

The Traditional Windmill of Antimachia is also known as Priest’s Windmill or Amallou Windmill. It dates back to the 19th century and was restored after the 1933 earthquake. All three names refer to the same windmill. Its history thus connects a 19th-century structure with a later restoration following a specific historical event.

Weaving courses are offered at the Antimachia Folk Museum during the winter months. If you are interested in weaving, you can take this seasonal activity into account when planning your trip. Ask for the latest course details before you travel.

Antimachia Castle

Antimachia Castle is four kilometres from the village of Antimachia. The medieval fortress was built by the Knights Hospitaller of Saint John in the late Middle Ages. In chronological terms, it predates the 19th-century windmill, which was restored after the 1933 earthquake. Visitors interested in history and architecture can explore two distinct periods of construction: the medieval fortress and the windmill.

More to explore on the island of Kos

On Kos, you can visit beekeeping businesses, taste honey and learn about the production process first-hand. Kos Krasotyri is also a local island product: this white cheese is made from sheep’s or goat’s milk, has Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status and is aged for at least one month in grape pomace.

Kos has cycling routes for all ability levels. These include completely flat, mountainous, mixed, unpaved and steep routes. At 846 metres, Mount Dikeos is the highest mountain on Kos. A well-maintained, signposted hiking trail starts in Zia.

The Psalidi Wetland on Kos is a seasonal refuge for migratory birds. Lush vegetation and designated paths provide opportunities for wildlife watching. Almost every beach on Kos has facilities for watersports and water-based leisure activities; the Psalidi area offers all kinds of watersports.

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