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A Short History of Wellness on Kos
December 1, 2018 eyewide

A Short History of Wellness on Kos

The recorded history of Kos has been chronicled since the 3rd millennium BC. The early antiquity is when Greek mythology, mysticism, and medicine thrived on the island. While most people know Kos was the home of “the father of medicine” Hippocrates, few grasp the depth of historical significance of this island. On ancient Kos, stories […]

Why Kos Will Make all Your Dreams for a Romantic Honeymoon Come True
November 16, 2018 eyewide

Why Kos Will Make all Your Dreams for a Romantic Honeymoon Come True

Picture this: a quiet beach at sundown and you lovebirds indulging in a candlelight dinner, with tiki torches lighting up the night and the gentle sound of the waves brushing the shore close to you. This is one of the delightful scenes you can expect when you stay at Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa.

Birdwatching on Kos: Paradise of Migratory Birds
November 4, 2018 eyewide

Birdwatching on Kos: Paradise of Migratory Birds

As unlikely as it may seem, birdwatching is a trending pastime in many countries around the world, and even in urban environments where traffic and noise often disturb our feathery friends. Fortunately, Kos offers peace, tranquility, and a wonderful habitat for all kinds of birds. In fact, you can call it a birdwatcher’s paradise. 

Muslim Monuments on Kos
October 30, 2018 eyewide

Muslim Monuments on Kos

Like Rhodes, Kos is one of the main islands of the Dodecanese. Due to its strategic location, just off the Anatolian coast of Turkey in the Aegean Sea, the island attracted the interest of the Ottoman Empire, which captured the island on January 5, 1523.  Kos thus became a province of the Ottoman Rhodes. The […]

Five Old Settlements Worth Visiting on Kos
October 24, 2018 eyewide

Five Old Settlements Worth Visiting on Kos

Like all Greek islands, Kos has a long history with traces still visible at every turn.  Kos Town has the largest concentration of Greek ruins, signs of a civilization ages ahead of its time, with healers with a hedonistic and scientific approach to medicine as early as 500 BC.

Kos Beaches to Suit all Tastes
October 4, 2018 eyewide

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.

A Stroll Through the Old Town of Kos
September 21, 2018 eyewide

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
September 4, 2018 eyewide

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.

How to Spend a Weekend in Tigaki, Kos Island
August 7, 2018 eyewide

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.