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The home of medicine.
Kos the island of Hippocrates, the father of Medicine,
is one of the largest islands of the Dodecanese. It
is situated northwest of Rhodos and very close to the
shores of Minor Asia. During the lastfew years it has
experienced huge development due to the Tourism Industry
and , as a result, tourist Infrastructure is being
upgraded rapidly.
In Kos, the famous Plane Tree, at least 2000 year old,
under which Hippocrates the father of Medicine taught,
still exist. It's possibly the only place on the planet
where science was actually born, the most human orientated,
the science of caring for your fellow human being and
offering life. The Asklepion is a place of pilgrimage
for Doctors all over the world, as this place here
in Kos is where they come to take their sacred ''Hippocrated
Oath''.
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In Kos the standards of hospitality are high. That's why it's
so easy to decide to visit and get acquainted with its beauties,
enjoy the food, the sea, the strolls and the various Day trips.
In his narrations Homer recites:
"When the Gods of Olympus wages war on the Giants, Poseidon
pursued Polyvotis all the way to Kos. There he broke of
a piece of the island with his trident and thus buried
the Giant under it. This piece is Nisyros and the efforts
of Polyvotis to free are what cause the eruptions and earthquakes".
So Kos has acquired its name since ancient times and Nisyros
is volcanic. A very important factor in the further development
of the islands is the fact that after Byzantine Age, the
Nights of St. John, the Napolitans and Turks both Kos and
Nisyros where under Italian Rule, up until 1947 when they
were incorporated with the rest of Greece.
The Italain Era has left behind intense cultural marks,
which are still visible up until today.
Kos lies 200 nautical miles southeast of Piraeus and is
linked with daily flights to Athens, and by ferries to Piraeus
and other Islands. Kos Town is situated to the North of the
island with a harbor for the ships and liners and a Marina
for the yachts. The marina of Kos is the only marina in the
Dodecanese and has a docking capability of 250 boat up to
30 meter in length. The marina area itself, you will discover
one o fthe best bars on the island where you can enjoy a
drink together with a unique view of the sea.
The island is about 290 square kilometer and boasts 112
kilometers of shore with wonderful beaches scaterred around
the island. Kos offers its guests all the modern comforts
and has two faces both equally beautiful.
On one side, all that reminds you of times gone by. The
area full of antiquities towards the southwest of the harbor
and the ancient town its glow of the past and its imposing
landmarks of historic interest are sure to impress visitors
and take back on journeys to the past. As the eyes feast
upon the remarkable creations of the Ancient civilization
the visitor realizes the different way of life and the harsh
conditions, which empowered the people of kos and drove them
to survive and flourish.
The ruins of old, which spam through various chronological
periods prove all the above. The walls of the ancient city,
the altar of Dionysus, the ruins of the Baths ( of Greek
and Roman Periods ) and the elaborate mosaics all bare testimony
to the important role of Kos all through history.
The Castle with its powerful fortification. To protect the
inhabitants from the conquerors, just shows that through
time Kos was always in the foresight of the mighty. The important
history of the island is imprinted in all its landmarks to
uphold its historic value.
On the other side have the face of Modern Kos. Today with
its modern layout, the wide streets with the squares, the
neoclassical buildings and the huge palm trees along the
beachfront boulevard, Kos has acquired a different profile.
The profile of a modern town that knows how to entertain
its guests and leave a lasting impression on them.
Take a stroll in the streets of the town, meet the past
and look ahead to the future through the view of the Aegean
Sea, relax in one of its cafe places and feast your eyes
with the exotic beauties of the town. When night falls, enjoy
yourself and have fun all night long in the many nightspots
of the town. Have a nice Holiday!
Some info:
Distances:
From Kos to Rhodes 60 nautical miles
From Kos to Symi 40 nautical miles
From Kos to Nisyros 24.4 nautical miles
Kos Lighthouse
Β.Π. 36o 53' 36''
A.M. 2o 18' 06''
Usual winds during summer - Northwest to west.
Wind velocity 3-5 bfr in summer and during winter 6-8 bgr
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