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Must See in Kos: Hani (Χάνι) Folklore Museum

Must See in Kos: Hani (Χάνι) Folklore Museum

Hani (Χάνι), a building once used to house livestock was carefully renovated in 2010 to be repurposed as an exhibition center, initially designed to showcase the permanent collections of the Exhibition Center of Modern History and Italian Architecture.

Five Pictures that Show the Beauty of Kos

Five Pictures that Show the Beauty of Kos

We’ve said it the past, and we will say it over and over again. cradle to Hippocrates, the father of western medicine, Kos is one of the most beautiful islands of Greece. As striking as most images you find online may be, they don’t compare to what you will experience with your naked eye.

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: