Kos Island - GREECE |
KOS ISLAND - GREECE
( COS )
Kos Greece is an island part of the Dodecanese. It is the
third largest of the Greek islands of the group and the
second most popular island for tourism after Rhodes. It is
located between Kalymnos and Nysiros.
Kos island is one of the main gates to Greece from
Turkey.
Kos is full of interesting archeological monuments from
different periods but it is also a modern town. Open spaces,
green parks, blue sea and sizzling night life. Most
important sites in Kos island: The Ancient Stadium, the
Vespesian latrine and the Roman Baths, the ancient
Acropolis, the ancient Odeon, the ancient theatre, the site
of Asklepieien and the medieval castle which dominates the
harbour entrance.
The various charms and beauties of the Greek Island are not
visible at the first sight but, after a while, the
picturesque villages and the fine beaches amaze all
visitors. During the tourist season, there are ferries and
hydrofoils from Bodrum to Kos every day, the journey takes
about half an hour. |
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