The history of Kos spans thousands of years, from prehistoric caves to Greek city-states, Roman mansions, medieval knights and Italian administrators. This Dodecanese island, off the Turkish coast near Bodrum, earned lasting fame as the birthplace of Hippocrates. The father of medicine. As the home of the Asklepion, the great healing sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient … Read more
Kos is a large, varied island in the Dodecanese, so an itinerary spreads ancient sites, beaches, mountain villages and day boats across your days. This guide sets out plans for three, five and seven days. It pairs Kos Town and the Asklepion with the north beaches, the Kefalos bay and a sunset in Zia. The … Read more
The island of Kos stretches across about 290 square kilometres of the eastern Aegean, a long, narrow strip of land lying close to the Turkish coast near Bodrum. This third-largest Dodecanese island is the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Home to the Asklepion. A terraced ancient healing sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius that stands … Read more