"NISOS KOS" Kos Island by MITNIC

Kos Island Travel Guide: 226 reviews and 539 photos

The Island.

Kos, Hippocrates island. The third largest of the Dodecanese Island complex. Is Located North (N) of: NISSYROS, Island, 6 Nautical miles South (S) of KALYMNOS, Island, 2 Nautical miles South (S) of PSERIMOS, Island.
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Population (1991). 26379
It is mostly flat with two low mountains. Dikaio (875 m.) and Simpatro.
The capital, Kos, is situated on the north-east of the island. at the back of an open bay.
Around the port you can still see the ruins of the ancient city .the Agora of the Classical era, sections of wall from the Classical period, the foundations of a temple of Aphrodite and another temple. probably dedicated to Heracles. Of Hellenistic and Roman times the Gymnasium, Odeon. Roman baths, a Roman mansion with beautiful mosaics, and the castle, built between 1450 and 1478 after the Knights of St.John took over the island.
In a area 4 kilometres west of town, you will find the Asklepieion (Asklipiio) or Sanctuary of Asklepios.

our home.

Kos 2002 by mitnic

This Blu sailing boat was our base for discover the island. You see many times I have sailed there and the only thing I had seen was this port! This time finally we have five days to go around! Superb!

Ps. I have no idea about hotels,room, situation but I can insure you it was overfull that time.

Archaeological sites

port 2002 by mitnic

Port of Kos

KOS Ancient city.

Ancient theatre 4 km of Kos Town.

Altar of Dionysos

Tel: +30 22420 28326.
Free entrance.
Odeion of Cos

Non-organized archeological site
Site is always open, free admission.
Ancient monuments, Mosaics, Odeum from Roman era.

Roman House

Organized archeological site. Admission fee
Ancient monuments, Mosaics from
Hellenistic period(323-31 BC). Statues, Villa from Roman era.

West Archaeological Site

Free admission.

Archaeological Site of Asklipiio

Tel : +30 22420 28763
Fixed hours, Admission fee. Organized archeological site
Ancient settlement, Mycenaean settlement. Ancient historic times(1100 BC-324 AD). Asclepieium
Hellenistic period(323-31 BC). Ancient monuments, sanctuaries, sanctuary of Apollo, baths from Roman era. Stoa from Hellenistic period(323-31 BC). Altars.

Archaeological Museum of Kos

Exhibits from Altar of Dionysos. Archaeological Site of Asklipiio.

Eleftherias Square,
85300 KOS, DODEKANISSOS, GREECE
Tel : +30 22420 28326

Last visit to Kos Island: Aug 2002
Intro Updated May 14, 2004
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International airport, IPPOKRATIS 30km from capital of Kos Postal Code: 85300 Tel cod: +30 22420 more travel advice

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Written Feb 20, 2003

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Helga67 Oct 25, 2005 at 5:39 AM

Kos is a lovely island, so are your pics.
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fool_moon Apr 8, 2004 at 10:12 AM

Nice pics of Kos. I had a first look on the island through your page. End of May I will be on Kos !
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bluebodrum Apr 1, 2004 at 11:35 PM

l love kos so much...when l am in kos l am at home.. so nice people.
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Kristina1701 Dec 11, 2002 at 10:47 AM

nice travelogue, brings back memories