The island of Kos is the third largest Dodecanese island after Rhodes and Karpathos, measuring 40 by 8 kilometers, with a population of about 19,000. Tourism is the main industry in Kos, the island’s beaches being the primary attraction.
Farming is the second principal occupation, with the main crops being grapes, almonds, figs, olives, and tomatoes, along with wheat and corn. Cos lettuce may be grown here, but the name is unrelated.
The Kos town is very popular for young people. Lots of partying. But there are other things to do like taking a boat to Kalymnos or other Greek islands. There are also boats crossing to Bodrum in Turkey which can be seen from Kos on clear days.