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Walking Trails on Kos

Walking Trails on Kos

While Kos is most often mentioned for its stunning village architecture, natural beauty, and pristine beaches, there’s a lot for walking enthusiasts to enjoy too. On this amazing island, a short jaunt up into the foothills or onto a mountain ridge can be a spectacular adventure for the eyes. For instance, a hike on Óros […]

What Is it Like at the Top of Mount Dikaios?

What Is it Like at the Top of Mount Dikaios?

Kos is mountainous because long before the Dodecanese chain was separated into tiny islands by earthquakes, it was part of the Hellenic–Tauric system, a complex mountain belt that included the volcano of Nisyros, Kalymnos, and Kappari, which are all now stand-alone entities. Mount Dikaios, sometimes referred to as the Dicheo Massif, an important point of […]

Fascination Greek Wedding Island: Sights of Kos

Fascination Greek Wedding Island: Sights of Kos

Kos is one of the most captivating of the Greek islands. Its relief is diverse, offering a captivating mix of landscapes. As you approach Kos by boat or by ferry, the Venetian castle of The Knights Of St. John, better known as the castle of Nerantzia dominates the harbor – a postcard-worthy vista indicative of […]

Must See on Kos: The Spring of Vouri­na

Must See on Kos: The Spring of Vouri­na

Vourina is an ancient source of water mentioned by Theocritus in the seventh Idyll, describing how Chalcon, a Coan mythical figure who wounded Heracles in a fight at night, made the spring with his foot:

Legends in Stone: The Castles of Kos

Legends in Stone: The Castles of Kos

The island of Kos is the birthplace of one of the world’s most renowned personalities – the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates. Besides the Asclepeion, Hippocrates’s tree, and the the Hippocrates Garden, there’s a lot more to see on the island. Discover the legends behind the castles of Kos.

Asfendiou Village: A Picturesque Destination on Kos Island

Asfendiou Village: A Picturesque Destination on Kos Island

The Asfendiou village is a Kos destination like no other. Set on the slopes of Mount Dikeos, Asfendiou is an idyllic place, which maintains its traditional Greek character in architecture and lifestyle. The fertile soil surrounding the old village enabled it to flourish between 1850 and 1940. By the census of 1952, Asfendiou counted more […]