Tigkaki: Coastal Horse Riding, Cycling Route and Water Sports

When looking for a hotel in Tigkaki, two factors can help with your planning: activities in the area and options across Kos as a whole. Local highlights include coastal horse rides, a cycling route to Tigkaki, water sports at organized resorts, and smaller markets and shops.

Coastal Horse Riding and Cycling Route

Many of the coastal paths used for horse rides run near the beaches of Marmari and Tigkaki. The coastal route follows the water, with the horses going into the water. Local riding stables often also include the Tigkaki salt flats in their daily riding excursions. A flat, scenic road from Faros Beach in Lambi provides a cycling route to Tigkaki. The surface and conditions may change; check them before setting out.

Getting Around and Bus Connections

Tigkaki has smaller local markets and shops that cater to visitors’ needs. Frequent bus services connect various settlements on Kos, including Tigkaki. KTEL buses operate from every settlement on Kos, with numerous regular services to Kos Town. If you plan to use buses, check the current timetable with the operator for your travel date.

Water Sports in Tigkaki

Organized resorts in Tigkaki offer a wide range of water sports. If water sports factor into your plans, check that the specific activity is available before your stay: individual facilities and their availability may change. Across Kos, facilities for water sports and water-based leisure activities are available at almost every beach.

Cycling Across Kos

Kos has cycling routes for all ability levels: completely flat, hilly, mixed, unpaved and steep. The cycling route to Tigkaki is flat; when choosing a route on the island, you can also select from a wider range of different profiles.

Culinary Experiences on Kos

On Kos, you can visit beekeeping businesses, taste honey and learn about the production process first-hand. A local specialty is Krasotyri of Kos: a white cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk, aged for at least one month in grape pomace and protected as a PGI. A visit focused on honey production and a distinctive cheese product offer two different culinary experiences.

Nature and Hiking Across the Wider Destination

The Psalidi wetland on Kos is a seasonal refuge for migratory birds. Lush vegetation and established paths for wildlife observation characterize the landscape. Also on Kos is Mount Dikeos, the island’s highest mountain at 846 metres. A well-maintained and marked hiking trail starts in Zia. Nature lovers can choose between two different experiences: a wetland with seasonal bird migration and a hiking trail on the island’s highest mountain.

Discover more destinations: Pali, Marmari, Mastichari, Nikia, Antimachia, Asfendiou, Kefalos, Kardámaina.

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