Michelangelo Resort & Spa ★★★★★

The Greek island of Kos was home to Hippocrates, who is considered the founder of medicine. This was a pivotal place for philosophers pondering life’s very meaning in the times of Ancient Greece, and is said to be where Hercules brought boats laden with treasures. With such a wealth of history and myths, there is a lot to explore and discover during your island getaway. And yet, there is nothing quite as tantalising as the Aegean Sea that surrounds it. That’s why Michelangelo Resort & Spa keeps this vast mass of shimmering indigo at the centre of its focus and offers a plethora of picture-perfect views over the sea.

Watch the water… from the hotel’s exquisite rooms, decorated with charming style and architecture, and each with a sublime sea view. You can continue to do so even from the open-air terrace and Mediterraneo restaurant, which offers a delicious dining experience of traditional Greek delicacies and international dishes, all paired with fine wines and a whole kaleidoscope of different cocktails.

See the secrets of the sea… from the hotel’s awe-inspiring infinity pool, which looks out over the vast expanses of the deep blue. There’s a bar ideally placed in the centre, bubbling hot tubs and a variety of Thermae spa treatments, which you can enjoy in an area overlooking the Aegean Sea; you’ll never be disconnected from the gentle ebb and flow of the warm waters.

Experience the ocean… right from the beachfront, just a stone’s throw away from the luxuries of the hotel’s modern grounds. And like the moon guides the tides every morning and night, guests and visitors are enticed to return to the intrigues of the ocean and to the magnificent Michelangelo Resort & Spa once more.