Right next to the Alikes Salt Lakes you find the beautiful Salt Lake Stables. The property, designed in the style of a ranch, is very well maintained and the horses are visibly doing well here. Horse Riding Kos offers a wide range of different tours for beginners to experienced riders. The highlight is the swimming trip, bathing in the Mediterranean Sea on horseback is an absolutely unforgettable experience.
Pleasant Mediterranean cafe in Marmari just off the main street across from the beach. Run by a women's cooperative. Good, friendly service, in addition to coffee and drinks very good and cheap meze.
The Alikes Salt Lakes (Igroviotopos Alikis) are located not far from Tigaki on the north coast of Kos, about 15 kilometers west of Kos town. Table salt was produced here in a large saltworks until 1989. After the salt production ended a permanent lagoon of salt and brackish water formed in the basin, which has now been left to its own devices. The unique nature serves as a nesting place for a large number of wild and water birds as well as for wintering, even flamingos have been observed.
The small village of Marmari is located on the north coast of Kos between the towns of Mastichari and Tigaki. Marmari consists more or less of one street where the various hotels, restaurants, cafes and shops are situated. In Marmari you will find a beautiful long sandy beach where various sports activities such as wind and kitesurfing or water skiing are offered.