Agios Stefanos, one of the most photogenic beaches on Kos
EXPERIENCE

Sun, sea and a splash of culture at Agios Stefanos beach on Kos

Experiences
By the beach
Sun, sea and a splash of culture at Agios Stefanos beach on Kos
If you’re caught between wanting to spend the day on the beach and experiencing a bit of culture on Kos, then photogenic Agios Stefanos has you covered
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Duration
4 - 6 hrs
 Season
April - October

OVERVIEW

One of the most photogenic beaches in Kos, Agios Stefanos manages to combine an impressive collection of talents. A long beach of sand and fine pebbles in Kefalos Bay, it is ideal for families and couples looking to spend a day by the sea. 

But if you’re suffering a pang of guilt that you really should be soaking up a bit more culture, you can put down your bucket and spade at any time and amble over to of a pair of 5th-6th century AD churches, right alongside the beach.

The remains of columns, mosaic floors, baptisteries and other features give you the feeling that you’ve uncovered a lost treasure. And at the same time, there’s a strangely cosmopolitan air to the site – as if a magazine photo shoot is about to break out at any moment, with a backdrop of the Aegean Sea.

The setting is completed by the view of the islet of Kastri within the bay, with its elegant little blue-domed church dedicated to Agios Nikolaos (the patron saint of sailors) and the striking rocky outcrop rising from the island’s centre. You can catch a boat to the island, or even swim over, to have a look around. 

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GET PLANNING

From Kos Town:

From Kefalos (the nearest village)

  • By car: 4km (10min)
  • By foot: 50mins (mostly along the coast)
     
  • You can enjoy the scenery of Agios Stefanos beach at any time of year, but the temperature is ideal for swimming from May-October.
  • If you are visiting in July-August, do so in the morning or afternoon.

It is best to visit in the months either side of peak summer (April-May & September-October) to enjoy the beach at its quietest. 

  • There are all the facilities you could want to spend a full day on Agios Stefanos beach (tavernas, beach bars, cafes, sunbeds & umbrellas and waters ports). 
  • Every accommodation option is available nearby, from luxury 5* hotels to rooms to let. If you want to stay close to the beach, Kefalos village is 4km away. 
  • There are other star beaches along Kefalos Bay, such as Paradise Beach.
  • Don’t forget to bring everything you need to spend a day in the sun: