Mastichari: The beach
It’s nice to find somewhere on Kos that seems to have escaped the ravages of mass tourism. The small fishing village of Mastichari welcomes the quieter kind of visitor.
There’s a good sized beach with much of the water based activities wind powered and kept to one end. A short walk inland there’s the ruin of a Christian Basilica with a mosaic floor.
There are several restaurants to chose from, some specialising in fresh fish from the boats based here. There’s a small assortment of shops, including a supermarket.
The only possible drawback is depending where you’re moored, and on the local ferry timetable, you may be asked to move your boat around 7am. So best to get there in reasonable time and try to secure a place where you can still have a lie in.
Mastichari: Fishing boats in the harbour
Compared to much of the Dodecanese, the surroundings are surprisingly flat. But it’s pretty place and one of the few places around Kos where you can get away from the crowds and enjoy some peace.