(Area: 290 sq.km., population: 21.334, distance from Piraeus:
192 n.m., length of coastline: 112.2 km).
The third largest island in the Dodecanese, after Rhodes and
Karpathos, Kos lies between Kalimnos and Nissiros. It is mainly
flat with a mountain chain --Mts. Dikeos (875 m.) and Simpatros
running along the south coast. Famous as the birthplace of
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, Kos is also known for its
lovely, gentle scenery. It is both lush and fertile, with an
abundance of springs and streams, gorgeous beaches and a
marvelous climate. Kos today has developed into a cosmopolitan
resort, which is becoming more and more in demand, for apart
from its physical beauty, it possesses some remarkable
archaeological sites and important monuments--leftovers of
various eras--excellent facilities for tourists and,
furthermore, it is easy to get to whether by boat or by plane.
For the restless traveller, Kos could also form a base for
visiting other islands in the vicinity, such as worldly,
sophisticated Rhodes, or less well known places, off the beaten
path.
Karpathos, Kos lies between Kalimnos and Nissiros. It is mainly
flat with a mountain chain --Mts. Dikeos (875 m.) and Simpatros
running along the south coast. Famous as the birthplace of
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, Kos is also known for its
lovely, gentle scenery. It is both lush and fertile, with an
abundance of springs and streams, gorgeous beaches and a
marvelous climate. Kos today has developed into a cosmopolitan
resort, which is becoming more and more in demand, for apart
from its physical beauty, it possesses some remarkable
archaeological sites and important monuments--leftovers of
various eras--excellent facilities for tourists and,
furthermore, it is easy to get to whether by boat or by plane.
For the restless traveller, Kos could also form a base for
visiting other islands in the vicinity, such as worldly,
sophisticated Rhodes, or less well known places, off the beaten
path.