There are plenty of activities to choose from, great beaches (some gay friendly), lively nightlife (with some gay friendly bars), excellent cuisine, and lovely quiet areas to escape to. Not to be missed and well worth a visit are:

• Historic sights, including Asklepeio (the largest archaeological site on the island); Neratzia Castle; and the Plane Tree of Hippocrates.
• Sunning and swimming at some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, such as Tigaki (10 km of white sand, popular for gay cruising); the gorgeous Kefalos beach (45 km from Kos Town via public bus, with very scenic route), and Therma, 8 km from town, with its hot waters. These are just a few!
• Windsurfing and scuba diving (whether beginner or experienced).
• Touring some of the many large villages of the island, with tavernas offering excellent, fresh cuisine.

And for the necessities of life (whether gay or straight!!), there is great food and drink, at very reasonable prices, plus shopping and entertainment for all tastes. Below are just a few suggestions.

• Superb dining at local restaurants and tavernas in town, such as Rodini (with live music on Saturday nights); Pasalimani beach restaurant in Kos Town, for dining on the beach; numerous restaurants in/near Kos Town, offering Greek, Italian and International specialties.
• Wonderful village tavernas in Marmari, Pili, Kardamena, and Kefalos, just to name a few; and great seaside tavernas and seafood restaurants in Psalidi, Lambi, Therma, Tigaki and Kefalos.
• Shopping in Kos Town where you can find just about everything. Don't forget to make the day trip across to Bodrum in Turkey for a superb shopping expedition, including leather goods, carpets, jewelry, and delectable sweets for your sweet tooth!
• Lively bars in town with a variety of music (such as Limit and Salon Bars; the Internet Beach Cafe in Lambi; and quite a few late-night nightclubs in Kos Town). Kos Town never sleeps, so you'll always find some action, good drinks, and snacks to satisfy your after-midnight munchies.