Antimachia is a lovely village that lies 23 kilometres south west of
Kos town and that's about a 30 minute drive. It's just 10 minutes walk from the airport or a couple of minutes in the car.
As this is a traditional village it’s not really somewhere to stay, if you're the sort of person that prefers a more authentic holiday then there is limited accommodation available as well as a number of tavernas, shops and restaurants but nothing compared to what you'd find in the usual tourist resorts.
Antimachia is an ancient settlement and retains a lot of it’s character and charm. In the village you’ll find Milos tou Papa, which translates to mill of the priest and is a
traditional windmill that’s been well restored and looked after. Another attraction in the village is the
traditional house of Antimachia which is a modern house but built and decorated in the traditional ways.
All this makes Antimachia definitely worth a visit, especially as you’ll likely be going right past it on your way to or from the airport.
nightlife in Antimachia is minimal, there's a couple of places to eat and that's where you'll remain with a glass of wine or a cold bear until you're ready for bed. There's no clubs or late night bars for entertainment but that's perhaps part of the appeal.
Also close by is the
Antimachia Venetian Castle as well as the
Lido water park and the
Hippocrates cultural centre.
As Antimachia is inland there are no beaches nearby but if you head up to the north coast you can easily get to
Mastichari beach or if you head south you can go to
Kardamena beach.
