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Kastri Island: A Postcard-pretty Islet in Kamari Bay

Kastri Island: A Postcard-pretty Islet in Kamari Bay

Under intense blue skies, rising from the waters of the Kamari Bay, just opposite the Agios Stefanos Beach, there is an islet: Kastri. Although the bay is officially called Kamari, it appears in many travel guides and articles as Kefalos Bay. Barren and rocky, Kastri is a picture-perfect eye-candy islet and one of the most […]

The Old Tree of Hippocrates and Its Story

The Old Tree of Hippocrates and Its Story

Hippocrates of Kos lived between 460 and  370 BC long before the oriental plane tree standing today in Platía Platanou in Kos Town. The Tree of Hippocrates standing today propped by metal scaffolding is less than 600 years old, but it probably marks the place of another oriental plane where the “Father of Medicine” used to […]

Nisyros Island Off-the-Beaten-Path

Nisyros Island Off-the-Beaten-Path

The active status as a calc-alkaline volcano of Nisyros (sometimes Nisiros) makes the island a fascinating destination for those vacationing on Kos. While most travelers head here to hike around the Stefanos crater, some choose to discover the island off-the-beaten-path. Here are some of the attractions you could see when you break the mold. Panagia […]

Kos With Children: 10 Things to See and Do Every Summer

Kos With Children: 10 Things to See and Do Every Summer

Quaint and blessed with pleasant temperatures in spring and fall, enjoying all the benefits of the summer sun and the kiss of the Aegean Sea, Kos is an island of self-rediscovery, with generous landscapes waiting for the next explorers, regardless of their age. When you visit Kos with children, you offer them unspoiled coastlines, breathtaking […]

Kos Island for Scuba Divers: The Best Diving Spots

Kos Island for Scuba Divers: The Best Diving Spots

Scuba diving is always a fascinating adventure for those who wonder what lies beneath the Aegean Sea’s azure glitter. Several diving centers on Kos Island caters to beginner and experienced divers alike. You can either try diving or opt for a PADI scuba diver course to obtain a PADI certificate. While the diving centers are […]

Boat Trip to Pserimos, a Should-do when You Vacation on Kos

Boat Trip to Pserimos, a Should-do when You Vacation on Kos

Pserimos is small and unassuming, home to some eighty permanent residents. Its remote location and unspoiled nature with secluded beaches and crystal clear waters caressing its shores make the island attractive for many holidaymakers who want to experience authentic Greek lifestyle and hospitality. While many travelers come here on a day trip from Kos by […]