Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel

The flagship of the Mitsis Group, Mitsis Ramira, is an ultra-luxurious 5-star All Inclusive situated in the quiet region of Psalidi. Perched right on the shores of the sparkling Aegean Sea, you’re only ever steps away from the Blue Flag awarded beach. A mix of sand and smooth pebbles, you’ll be greeted with rows of plush sunbeds and shady cabanas. Its calm and shallow water makes it perfect for splashing around with the kids. And after a few hours of soaking up the Grecian sun, you can follow your taste buds around the traditional taverns or test out a huge variety of watersports at the eastern tip of the beach. With everything from paragliding to banana boat rides, jet-skiing to wind and kite surfing, you might want to try it all.

As for location, you’re only 4km from Kos Town, meaning you’re still within easy reach of the hustle and bustle. You can hire a bike and follow the cycle/ jogging route along the beach and into town (a slow 40 minutes with sightseeing stops). Kos is well known as the “Island of Bikes”, so you’ll find plenty of designated paths to unlock this historic city.

The hotel has three outdoor swimming pools, one with fresh water, one with an integrated whirlpool, and one just for kids, complete with a spiral water slide. The hotel also boasts an impressive daytime entertainment programme, with educational trips, local community events and special international days to make your stay as enriching as possible. Take part in aerobics, tennis, water polo, billiards, football and beach volleyball, or take a pedalo boat or canoe out on the sea. Guests can even enjoy horse and pony riding, scuba diving, paintballing and rifle shooting at an additional charge. Other activities include art lessons, bicycle tours, table soccer and darts. And when the evening draws in, the hotel puts on family-friendly entertainment that includes live bands, dance shows, professional DJs and a mini disco. While staying at the Ramira, you’ll have the opportunity to use the facilities at all 4 Mitsis Hotels at Kardamena, free of charge.

Little guests aged 4-7 years can make new friends in the Mini Club from 10am to 5pm and in the Junior Club from July-August. With games, crafts, sports, movies and lessons indoors and outdoors. There is also an Internet corner and arcade in the main building.

Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel has five bars, including two at the pool. All serve snacks and local alcoholic drinks throughout the day and late into the evening. For slushies, make a beeline for the bustling Aqua bar. Or, for a quieter vibe, savour hot dogs and classic cocktails at the Chess bar. As you wind down for the day, you can tuck into specialist teas and pastries or catch spectacular sunsets with an aperitif at the lounge bar.

The main restaurant overlooks the hotel’s lush gardens, serving a fresh Mediterranean buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with plenty of variety for all tastes. Head over to Brunch at the Italian to get your fix of eggs benedict and buttery pancakes. And if you love wood-fired pizza straight out of the oven, book yourself into the Italian a la carte, II Grande Forno. Meat lovers can indulge in the finest cuts and exotic salads in Meat a la carte. And then there’s the Gelateria, offering sweet and savoury crepes and gelato on the beachfront. For juicy burgers and gyros, hang out at the Beach Bar.

Rooms are bright and airy with contemporary wooden furnishings. From double rooms with marble flooring to spacious family suites, all well-appointed options come with a flatscreen satellite TV, a balcony or terrace, a minibar and air conditioning as standard. Choose from views over the beach, pool or gardens.

If you can tear yourself away from the fine food and luxury, take a trip to Kos Town. Only 9 minutes away by car, you could sample the local Greek specialities at the marina or take a boat trip to the surrounding islands. Kos Town has a bustling party scene with a number of bars and nightclubs that offer karaoke, DJs and live music. Cultural points of interest include the Tree of Hippocrates, the mediaeval Neratzia Castle and the Archaeological Museum of Kos. If you're looking for a day out, you can take a short drive from the hotel to the archaeological site of Asklepieion and walk through the ruins of the healing temple.

This island is also home to jaw-dropping natural beauty, from the therapeutic springs, the wetlands at Alykes, and Mount Dikeos.