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place where antiquity and modern civilisation find themselves in unison. Monuments of
the past await your discovery and admiration. Kos of the present awaits to
live with you the carefree life of summer in Greece, to enjoy with you the
sun, the sea, the mood. The town of Kos was founded in 366 BC, in the same
area where modern Kos nowadays is to be found. It climaxed during the
Hellenistic and Roman periods, being a crossroad between civilisations,
between East and West, the meeting point for both culture and trade. Its
public market was of great fame during the antiquity and still is thriving
in our days.
When entering the harbour of
Kos town the imposing medieval Castle of Neratzia is bound to draw your
attention. This castle is connected to the mainland by a bridge that crosses
the Palm Tree Avenue, the same one that connects the Castle to the Platanos,
the large plane tree under which Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, used
to teach. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans and Italians have passed
through the island and formed the mosaic of modern Kos. Many archaeological
monuments dating back to more than 3000 years can be found over the
landscape. All around Kos town you can find signs of the past, reminders of
the civilisations that passed through its harbour. Numerous buildings, built
in imitation of the Italian architecture.
 Visitors can also sea the Odeon
(ancient theatre), the Roman House (Casa Romana), the Ancient Market place,
the Archaeological Museum and many more... The Asklepieion, located just
outside Kos town, is probably the most famous and important archaeological
site on the island. It is world-wide known as the centre of Hippocrates'
Medical School, since it was there that Hippocrates used to practice
medicine, it was there that the Hippocratic Oath was first told, a tradition
that has been repeated thousands of times each time a new doctor takes its
oath. It is until our days that the Hippocratic Oath can be heard every
summer in the Temple of Asklepius, recited in ancient Greek, a practice that
brings awe to all attendants...
 Kos is an ideal destination for
alternative tourism, as there are many places for many kind of activities.
The wetland in Psalidi, a place of unique natural beauty await for you to
feel the harmony, to experience the peacefulness and excitement of the
contact with unspoilt nature. There youll feel the freshness of untouched
beauty, youll see rare birds, hundreds of plants and long, gold beaches
surrounding this small paradise. Passed the beautiful wetland of Psalidi
youll find Therma, a place named after the numerous hot springs of the
area. Hot spring water can not only fill you with feelings of relaxation and
harmony, but also help you in several health problems, since its rich
sulphur content gives it great therapeutic value.
 Water sports such as jet
skiing, parasailing, water skiing, wind surfing and much more are available
at the beaches. Get to feel the sea, the sun and the excitement of becoming
one with the water. If you are sailing the Aegean, Kos Marina, being one of
the most modern of its kind in the entire Mediterranean, is a perfect base
for excursions, for skippers wanting to get to know Kos by sea. The Marina
of Kos provides a capacity of 230 boats and a full range of facilities and
services, ranging from standard to extremely specialised. Many interesting
festivals take place in Kos island every year, such as the Honey Festival in
Antimachia, the Wine Festival in Mastichari, the White Bait Festival in
Kardamena and the Ouzo Festival. |
