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MASTICHARI
Approximately 3 kilometres northwest of Antimachia lies the village of
Mastichari, where one can find some of the most beautiful beaches on Kos.
The port is always full with fishermen that provide daily the local tavernas
with fresh fish.
And guess what: Another festival, the Mastichari Wine Festival, where you
should go if you love home made wine, local delicacies and Greek music.
Mastichari is also your gate to the neighbouring island of Kalymnos, since
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KOS
The home of medicine.
Kos the island of Hippocrates, the father of Medicine, is one
of the largest islands of the Dodecanese. It is situated northwest
of Rhodos and very close to the shores of Minor Asia. During the
lastfew years it has experienced huge development due to the Tourism
Industry and , as a result, tourist Infrastructure is being upgraded
rapidly.
In Kos, the famous Plane Tree, at least 2000 year old, under which
Hippocrates the father of Medicine taught, still exist. It's possibly
the only place on the planet where science was actually born, the
most human orientated, the science of caring for your fellow human
being and offering life. The Asklepion is a place of pilgrimage
for Doctors all over the world, as this place here in Kos is where
they come to take their sacred ''Hippocrated Oath''.
In Kos the standards of hospitality are high. That's why it's
so easy to decide to visit and get acquainted with its beauties,
enjoy the food, the sea, the strolls and the various Day trips.
In his narrations Homer recites:
''When the Gods of Olympus wages war on the Giants, Poseidon pursued
Polyvotis all the way to Kos. There he broke of a piece of the
island with his trident and thus buried the Giant under it. This
piece is Nisyros and the efforts of Polyvotis to free are what
cause the eruptions and earthquakes''.
So Kos has acquired its name since ancient times and Nisyros is
volcanic. A very important factor in the further development of
the islands is the fact that after Byzantine Age, the Nights of
St. John, the Napolitans and Turks both Kos and Nisyros where under
Italian Rule, up until 1947 when they were incorporated with the
rest of Greece.
The Italain Era has left behind intense cultural marks, which
are still visible up until today.
Kos lies 200 nautical miles southeast of Piraeus and is linked
with daily flights to Athens, and by ferries to Piraeus and other
Islands. Kos Town is situated to the North of the island with a
harbor for the ships and liners and a Marina for the yachts. The
marina of Kos is the only marina in the Dodecanese and has a docking
capability of 250 boat up to 30 meter in length. The marina area
itself, you will discover one o fthe best bars on the island where
you can enjoy a drink together with a unique view of the sea.
The island is about 290 square kilometer and boasts 112 kilometers
of shore with wonderful beaches scaterred around the island. Kos
offers its guests all the modern comforts and has two faces both
equally beautiful.
On one side, all that reminds you of times gone by. The area full
of antiquities towards the southwest of the harbor and the ancient
town its glow of the past and its imposing landmarks of historic
interest are sure to impress visitors and take back on journeys
to the past. As the eyes feast upon the remarkable creations of
the Ancient civilization the visitor realizes the different way
of life and the harsh conditions, which empowered the people of
kos and drove them to survive and flourish.
The ruins of old, which spam through various chronological periods
prove all the above. The walls of the ancient city, the altar of
Dionysus, the ruins of the Baths ( of Greek and Roman Periods )
and the elaborate mosaics all bare testimony to the important role
of Kos all through history.
The Castle with its powerful fortification. To protect the inhabitants
from the conquerors, just shows that through time Kos was always
in the foresight of the mighty. The important history of the island
is imprinted in all its landmarks to uphold its historic value.
On the other side have the face of Modern Kos. Today with its
modern layout, the wide streets with the squares, the neoclassical
buildings and the huge palm trees along the beachfront boulevard,
Kos has acquired a different profile. The profile of a modern town
that knows how to entertain its guests and leave a lasting impression
on them.
Take a stroll in the streets of the town, meet the past and look
ahead to the future through the view of the Aegean Sea, relax in
one of its cafe places and feast your eyes with the exotic beauties
of the town. When night falls, enjoy yourself and have fun all
night long in the many nightspots of the town. Have a nice Holiday!
Some info:
Distances:
From Kos to Rhodes 60 nautical miles
From Kos to Symi 40 nautical miles
From Kos to Nisyros 24.4 nautical miles
Kos Lighthouse
Β.Π. 36o 53' 36''
A.M. 27o 18' 06''
Usual winds during summer - Northwest to west.
Wind velocity 3-5 bfr in summer and during winter 6-8 bgr
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