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The island of Kos is part of the Dodecanese complex, very close to Rhodes and the coasts of Turkey. The original inhabitants of the island can be traced back to the Carians, who were succeeded by the Dorians in the 11th century B.C. In the ancient times, it was known for its Asclepieion, a kind of medical centre dedicated to Asclepius, the god of medicine. This is where the great physician Hippocrates, who is today known as the father of medicine, used to work.
The island reached its peak in the Venetian Times, when it became an important commercial centre. The Venetians also built many impressive castles on the island, to protect it from enemies and pirates. Kos followed the historical course of the rest of the Dodecanese and, after a long conquest from the Turks and the Italians, it was integrated to the Greek State in 1948.
Kos today is much developed in terms of tourism. In fact, it is one of the most popular Greek islands and has developed high quality tourist amenities. Kardamena, Kefalos, Mastichari, Tigaki, Psalidi and Paradise are only some of the beach resorts of Kos, which are well-organized and have clean water. Beach parties take frequently part there and most of them last for all night long.
Apart from popular beaches, Kos also has many sights to visit. The strong Nerantzia Castle right in the port of Kos town was originally built by the Byzantines and was later fortified by the Venetians. The Hippocrates Plane Tree in the centre of Kos town is 500 years old and is said to be a descendant of the ancient tree under which Hippocrates would teach his disciplines medical practices. The archaeological site of Asclepieion and the Casa Romana are also quite popular and well-preserved.
Kos is linked directly to the port of Piraeus by normal ferry. The trip takes about 10 hours, depending on the vessel. It is also connected to many other Aegean islands and ports of the Greek mainland.
Normal ferries :
Kos can be reached from the port of Piraeus in about 9 hours. It is also linked to Rhodes (2 h), Simi (5 h), Patmos (2 and 1/2 h), Syros (5 h) and other more remote islands of the Aegean.
Excursion boats :
Excursion boats from Kardamena, Kos, go on daily trips to Nisyros island.
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