Astypalea, the butterfly of the Aegean Sea, is an ideal destination for nature lovers or simply for those who want to get lost in its charming towns.
Kos
Kos, also known as the island of Hippocrates (father of current medicine) in which we find the ancient plane tree planted by himself where he used to teach his classes. This tree resides in the square of the Platane (Platia Platanou) in front of the Castle of the Knights. The castle along with the other fortresses was built to protect the population during the period of domination of the Ottomans.
Within the city of Kos we can find archaeological remains such as the ancient Agora, the Portico or the sanctuary of Aphrodite or others still in the process of recovery that includes the Roman baths, the Roman house and the Odeon among many others. Also numerous Byzantine and Paleochristian churches.
Other points of interest include Kardamena, which has the largest number of hotels on the island, as well as entertainment venues such as taverns, restaurants and cafes. Tigaki, Agios Fokas, Agios Stefanos, Kefalos and Zia are also worth a visit (the latter has the most beautiful sunsets on the island).
With 112 kilometers of coastline, its beaches include Kos, Tigaki, Lambi, Marmari and Mastihari, the latter being the least visited of them. The beaches of Agios Fokas, Kamari, Agios Stefanos, Camel Beach, Thermes, Kardamena and Paradise Beach are considered by many to be the best on the island. Finally, on the Kefalos peninsula, we find the beaches of Agios Theologos and Limnionas, which, despite being the furthest away and least organized, are also quite frequent.
The roots of medicine
The important sanctuary of Asclepeion, which overlooks the plain of Kos, is located on a slope composed of four terraces and was dedicated to the son of Apollo, Asklepios, a healing god, and was built at the end of the fourth century BC. in honor to the virtues of Hippocrates. The latter, like Epidaurus, was a therapeutic center and place of worship attended by doctors-priests, known as Asclepiades, who created a famous medical school.
During your stay on the island, you will also have the possibility to visit the Hippocratic Museum where we can find a retrospective of his work and his life, and the Folk Museum of Kos famous for its traditions and where we can admire handmade embroidery and exhibitions from the Hellenistic and Roman period where we will find statues, ceramics and mosaics.
Our Trips
to Kos
Destinations
in Dodecanese
Kalymnos
Among the Dodecanese islands, Kalymnos, known for its sponge fishing, has become a paradise for sport climbing.
Karpathos
A long and narrow island, wild Karpathos has always been a remote and sparsely populated place but it is a very popular destination for windsurfers and water sports enthusiasts.
Kos
Kos, the island of Hippocrates is one of the islands with a rich cultural heritage both in ancient times and in our days.
Leros
Leros, an idyllic combination for a quiet holiday in a pure environment, surrounded by pine trees, olive trees and low plains with freshwater streams.
Nisyros
One of the most beautiful Greek islands, still unaffected by the growth of tourism, Nisyros invites you to discover its volcanic landscape and its genuine character.
Patmos
Where Saint John wrote the Book of Revelation, Patmos is an ideal destination for nature lovers thanks to its lacy coastline and volcanic soil.
Rhodes
Medieval walls and old mills welcome the traveler visiting Rhodes, an idyllic island for all to discover.