Travel Information about Kos Greece
The moment you reach Kos, the island of Hippocrates, you will understand why it is considered one of the most popular resorts in the Dodecanese Islands cluster and indeed, the Aegean Sea region.
Kos Town, the capital and port of the island, has an Italian flair and offers wonderful archaeological and historical sightseeing. The ruins of the ancient town and the Medieval Castle of the Knights are the first things you will lay your eyes on when you enter the port. Next you can admire the famous plane tree of Hippocrates, where the father of medicine used to teach his pupils and treat his patients. There is a bridge that connects the castle to the plane tree and the lovely Palm Tree Avenue.
The two mosques in the capital town are fine examples of Islamic art and a must stop during your Kos sightseeing. There are several churches, beautiful buildings, a municipal market, the squares Eleftherias and Agias Paraskevis, scenic stone paved alleys, a wheeled train that offers conducted tours around the town and the archaeological museum that are worthwhile exploring. The ancient Asklipeion is the most important monument of the island.
A sightseeing tour of Kos Greece will provide you with an understanding of the island and its history. The Venetian castle and the Traditional House in Antimachia, the ruins of the Paleo-Christian Basilicas in Mastichari, the Thermes Spa in Agios Fokas, the Community Clinic in Kardamena and the numerous churches are fascinating monuments of Kos Island.
Kos Island has a large number of charming settlements scattered across its beautiful countryside. If you are interested in secluded and peaceful regions where tradition and quaintness are predominate, you should visit the Antimachia and Zia. On the other hand, if you prefer cosmopolitan resorts in Kos Greece, Agios Fokas, Asfendiou, Kardamena, Kefalos, Pyli, Marmari, and Tigaki are the places to be. These settlements offer endless fun and entertainment at their cafes, bars, clubs, restaurants, taverns, shops, and sporting facilities.
As far as swimming and sunbathing areconcerned, Kos Greece provides beaches for all tastes and preferences. The sandy beach in Meropida, the famous beach of Psalidi, the pebble beach of Agios Fokas and the beach at Thermes are ideal destinations for relaxation. The long sandy beaches of Mastidhari, Marmari, Tigaki and Kardamena, as well as the Kos beaches of Kamari, Chrissi Akti, Polemi, Xerokambos, Lagades, Paradissos, Kamila Limnionas, and Agios Theologos are perfect for beach and water sports lovers.
You can travel to Kos Greece either by ferries from the ports of Piraeus, Thessaloniki and Alexandroupoli or catch flights from Athens Airport and Thessaloniki Airport. From Kos Island you can also visit the other Dodecanese Islands, some Cyclades Islands, some N.E. Aegean Islands, and Crete.
