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INFORMATION about KOS |
| INTRODUCTION: |
| Kos, the island of Hippocrates, is a very popular resort that pulses with numerous archaeological sites and a handful of scenic settlements that adorn the fertile landscape in a unique manner. Kos is a famous tourist center with fine tourist substructure and all the features that a tourist seeks to admire at an island. |
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| LOCATION: |
| The island of Kos, situated in the center of the Dodecanese islands, is located between the island of Kalymnos (on the northern part) and the island of Nisyros (on the southern part), in the heart of the Aegean ocean. |
| AREA: | | 290 sq.km | | POPULATION: |
| 27000 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Kos |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| The island of Kos pulses with sandy coasts, verdant plains and untrodden mountains. |
| SEASONS: |
| The island of Kos is a renowned tourist resort and it attracts visitors especially during the summer months, which are considered to be the high tourist season of the island. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The ruins of the ancient town, the churches, the bridge, the road with the palm trees, the municipal market, the Eleftherias and the Agia Paraskevi square, the mosques, the house of the knights, the scenic pedestrian zones, the train and the Asklipiio, at the town of Kos.
The church of Agios Georgios and the Thermes at the village of Agios Fokas.
The traditional house of Antimahia, the Venetian castle and the relics of the paleochristianic basilic at the village of Antimahia.
The several churches and the village Zia, at the village of Asfendiou.
The building of the community clinic, the Byzantine basilic of Agia Theodoti and the several churches at the town of Kardamena.
The traditional house of Kefalos, the ruins of the castle, the ruins of the ancient capital of the island, the monastery of Agios Ioannis, the church of Agios Mamas, the church of Panagia Ziniotissa and the church of Agios Theologos, at village of Kefalos.
The traditional house of Pyli, the ancient vaults, the grave of Harmilos, the church of Ipapanti, the regions of Alikes and Paleo Pyli and the church of Mihail, at the village of Pyli.
MUSEUMS:
The archaeological museum at the town of Kos.
NATURE:
The sycamore tree of Hippocrates at the town of Kos.
The cave Aspri Petra and the Limnionas bay at Kefalos.
The fountain at Pyli. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
| If you have a boat, you can wharf at the port of Kos, at Kardamena, at Mastihari, at Kefalos or at the village Limnionas. You can refuel at the port of Kos. | | ENTERTAINMENT: |
| At the tourist island of Kos, you will be able to find a handful of traditional taverns, restaurants, cafeterias, clubs and bars, for every tastes and preferences that shall offer you unrivaled entertainment. | | LOCAL EVENTS: |
The cultural events "Hippocratia" during July and August and the carnival, at the town of Kos.
The several saint festivals and the carnival at the villages of Pyli, Antimahia and Kefalos.
On the summer months, the cultural events "Alassarnia", at the town of Kardamena. | | LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| At the island of Kos you can buy porcelains, ceramics, jewelry, weavings. At Antimahia and Asfendiou you can find handmade weavings, while at Kefalos and Antimahia you can buy fine honey. | | MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Kos
Cosmopolitan capital and picturesque port, the town of Kos, designed by Italians, has very broad streets, spacious squares, imposing buildings, boulevards and archaeological sites that shall impress you. At the same time, the sandy coasts with the crystal waters embellish the beautiful landscape, offering you unique revitalizing moments.
Kardamena
The town of Kardamena is a very popular tourist center full of hotel units that are built along the amazing coastline of the settlement. The natural beauty of Kardamena shall definitely bedazzle you.
Kefalos
Kefalos, the capital of the island of Kos in the past, is situated at a very preferential site on the western part of the island. Numerous picturesque gulfs and infinite beaches surround the scenic settlement, which is full of traditional houses and narrow alleys. At the gulf of Kefalos, the islet Kastri with the church of Agios Nikolaos embellishes even more the already appealing scenery.
Marmari
Marmari is a beautiful, verdant tourist resort with several hotels and a wonderful coast, while all around outspreads a fertile plain.
Antimahia Mastihari
Antimahia is a traditional agricultural village that preserves the insular customs of the past. Situated on a low upland, the village of Antimahia has a port, the port of Mastihari, which is a tourist center.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY FERRY:
From Piraeus to the port of Kos, there are frequent timetables on summer, while in winter the itineraries are more rare. The duration of the journey is 11 hours. Kos is also connected with Thessaloniki, Crete, the Cyclades islands, the eastern Aegean islands, Thraki and the other Dodekanese islands.
Information:
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Kos: +30 (22420) 26594
BY AIRPLANE:
From the Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata to the island of Kos, there are flights all through the year. The duration of the flight is 55 minutes. The airport is located at the village of Antimahia, which is 24 km far from the capital of the island of Kos.
Information:
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Kos: +30 (22420) 28331
Airport of Kos: +30 (22420) 51567
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Kos: +30 (22420) 22222
Tourist police of Kos: +30 (22420) 22444
Municipality of Kos: +30 (22420) 22326
Taxi station of Kos: + (02420) 23333
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Kos: +30 (22420) 26594
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Kos: +30 (22420) 28331
Airport of Kos: +30 (22420) 51567 |
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