Author: eyewide

Kos Beaches to Suit all Tastes

Kos Beaches to Suit all Tastes

Blessed by an ideal position on the Aegean Sea to offer visitors a long summer and the chance to stroll on the beach, and even go for a swim in the offseason, Kos has beaches that suit all tastes.

Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Kos

Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Kos

Visitors to Kos often speak of the curative experience the island on returning home. Famous as the birthplace of Hippocrates, who was the father of modern medicine, the island is also well known for its thermal springs like at Agios Fokas. Unbeknownst to most travelers arriving on the island, though, are the hundreds of medicinal […]

A Stroll Through the Old Town of Kos

A Stroll Through the Old Town of Kos

The Old Town of Kos is fascinating. This is where you will stumble upon legendary landmarks like the Tree of Hippocrates, Casa Romana, Platia Elefteria (Freedom Square) with the Agora and swanky cafes, Neratzia Castle, the Archaeological Museum of Kos, the Altar of Dionysus, and many other attractions.

Tree of Hippocrates: Preserving the Legend

Tree of Hippocrates: Preserving the Legend

The Tree of Hippocrates on Kos, which is a listed monument of nature since 1985, is a Platanus orientalis (Oriental plane tree) and one of the island’s capital most cherished natural monuments.

Destination Fun: Ten Pin Bowling BO

Destination Fun: Ten Pin Bowling BO

Ten Pin Bowling BO is a family-friendly bowling center – a great destination to spend a fun-filled couple of hours with your little ones, or with your friends. It is just ten minutes drive from Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa, on Parodos Ethnikis Antistaseos, in Kos city.

How to Spend a Weekend in Tigaki, Kos Island

How to Spend a Weekend in Tigaki, Kos Island

Tigaki is a quaint, peaceful holiday resort, famed for its pristine coastline with a 10-kilometer long beach and clear, shallow waters, perfect for swimmers but also suitable for all kinds of water sports.