Explore Kos Town's less noisy nearby cousin with a Psalidi holiday

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Just 3 km east of Kos Town is where your Psalidi holiday shall take place. It is what some might refer to as a 'suburb' of the island's capital with lots of large, modern hotels, a long sand/shingle beach and just a smattering of tavernas and shops. In comparison with many other resorts on the island, the nightlife in Psalidi is very low-key, with a noticeable lack of clubs or discos. Those looking for such places will find them easily, however, after a short bus or cycle ride to nearby Kos Town. What the resort is certainly not lacking in though are quiet, comfortable places to relax. The ideal places to do so, such as the beach, hotels and outdoor pools being in their abundance, a Psalidi holiday is perfect for families and couples alike.

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Currency

Greece's monetary unit is the Euro. No other currency is accepted and it is best to exchange dollars or other currency at a bank. The exchange rates are all the same throughout the country and you exchange money at a bank or official exchange shop where you will get the best running rates. Banks are open from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. At the new airport near the luggage pickup you can find machines that can exchange foreign currency and return Euro.

Time

Local time is GMT +2

Language

The vast majority of the 10.7m population of Greece speak Greek, which is the country's official language. The other languages spoken there are Macedonian (called "Slav-Macedonian" in Greece), Albanian, spoken in the centre and the south, Turkish, spoken by Muslim communities around the Aegean, Arumanian and Bulgarian. None of these minority languages has official status.

Electricty

Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz.
European-style two-pin plugs are standard.

Psalidi Climate

Kos has a semi-tropical climate with an all year round average temperature of 25º C. The summers - beginning of May till end of October - are hot and dry and rainfall is almost non-existent. Most days in July and August the temperature is over 30ºC but it's a bit cooler at night time. The winters are usually mild but showers can be expected between November and April

Tipping

There is no rule or norm for tipping in Greece. People do not expect you to tip in anywhere else than in coffee houses, taverns, restaurants and maybe room service in the hotels. But still it is not compulsory. You can tip as much as you want or you can still no tip at all.