Are you looking for a calm but interesting destination? Do you prefer short summer holidays with local atmosphere and original history? I can recommend you the small island KOS which is one of the beautiful Greece’s Dodecanese islands. KOS is not so famous like for example SANTORINI or CORFU but has special esprit with long sound beaches and great history.
GOOD TO KNOW: The most famous person who was born here was HIPPOCRATES (born 460BC) – Who was this man? He based his medical practice on observations and on the study of the human body. He is called “ The Father of Western Medicine”. I like one of his many quotes “Life is short, the art is long”.
Here is MY TOP MUST-SEE LIST:
- ASCLEPION – this ancient healing temple (4th century BC) ruins with museum is absolutely unique place in this small island – you can touch antique history around you
- NERATZIA CASTLE – is original medieval castle ruins are very romantic with nice location in KOS TOWN and here is beautiful harbor views
- TREE of HIPPOCRATES -is also located in KOS TOWN and this is monumental tree with a story that probably the famous doctor Hippocrates once taught his students
- Village ZIA – is original mountain village with compact local architecture and stunning view around the island and there are many nice restaurants with delicious Greek food so that is right place for take a small break
- PARADISE Beach – is long and clean one of the most popular beach with powder sand so that is attractive place for everybody
TIP for the other activities: especially for sport lovers there are also many possibilities in the island and most popular are scuba diving, kite lessons, bike experiences, horse riding or boat trip around the island!
A FEW WORDS about FOOD and DRINKS – traditional Greek Cuisine has a long history with much Mediterranean influence. I love classical and famous GYROS with traditional TZATZIKI sauce! This cuisine is fresh, tasty and healthy. In Kos there are many local taverns, restaurants and pubs with delicious homemade chesses, SOUVLAKI tenderloin pork or special grilled lamb. Do not forget to try excellent fresh grilled sardines and of course fresh excellent seafood! Nice surprise was good local white wine but I like the traditional drink Ouzo – aniseed flavored aperitif. I enjoyed a glass and dreamed about how students of medicine lived and listened to his teacher Hippocrates around the tree here many years ago!
YellowCable
Seems like a very nice calm and interesting combined destination. I would imagine the same as you did about Hippocrates and his students back then. I can imagine his teaching could be out of ordinary among the common practices back then. It could be quite eye opening by his students to see facts of the observed nature of our bodies and their results in treating the illness.
I like the sea food dish you have above. It looks so good.
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Kamila Pala
Thanks for nice comment 🙂 It looks you have the same taste like me – history and see food dish! Have a good rest of weekend. Bye. Kamila
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YellowCable
Please do have a great weekend too.
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Eddie Two Hawks
Inviting the common and not so common traveler with descriptions of ancient history
and delicious food, you have made the beautiful Greek island of KOS a ‘where to go’
destination’ for any and all. Thanks Kamila
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Kamila Pala
Thank you, Eddie for kind words and pleased you liked that my small virtual tour! Bye. Kamila
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Mel & Suan
Oh we love the Greek islands.
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Kamila Pala
Agree with you – there are so many and have a great atmosphere 🙂 ! Bye. Kamila
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Mel & Suan
Some day we want to stay a week on Santorini. We think its compulsory. Then we will move on the other islands…
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Rajat Lakhani
Looks awesome.
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Kamila Pala
Pleased you liked that, Rajat 🙂 ! Have a nice rest of weekend with family! Bye. Kamila
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Amy
A beautiful place for vacation. Thank you so much for the tour and tips, Kamila!
Happy travel. 🙂
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Kamila Pala
Thank you, Amy! You must go there 🙂 ! Bye. Kamila
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ledrakenoir
Excellent reminder, dear Kamila. 🙂
The only ‘bad’ thing I can say about Kos:
Too long, no see. 😀
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Kamila Pala
Thank you! 🙂 Ohh, maybe you can go there next year?! Bye. Kamila
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Bama
Fascinating! I can see the different cultural influences on this island. That sleeping cat reminds me of the one I saw at my old place. She was also curling in a pot like that. Greece has enchanted me for a really long time, but I have yet to get chance to visit it. Thanks for this post, Kamila!
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Kamila Pala
Dear Bama, really appreciated your comment 🙂 ! I like Greek history is really fascinated and esprit of islands are still very authentic. – About a cat – there were a big family and was siesta after lunch and they enjoyed time almost like a people – relax :)! Bye. Kamila
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Lignum Draco
A beautiful location. Thanks for the tour.
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Kamila Pala
Thank you :)! Bye Kamila
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Maxima
Reblogged this on Spiritual Challenges.
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Sue Slaght
I would love to visit more of the Greek Islands. Kos looks wonderful!
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Kamila Pala
That is good idea, Sue 🙂 ! I wish you nice trip to the other Greek islands – one day! Bye. Kamila
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Sha
It looks beautiful here…:)
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Kamila Pala
Thank you, dear She, lovely place! Bye. Kamila
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lolaWi
such a lovely village, Kamila. the town looks so peaceful perched along the deep blue sea! love your photos and the seafood platter looks appetizing! great post as always! thank you 🙂
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Kamila Pala
So nice words, dear Lola! Was really great place and pleased you liked my small virtual tour! Have a nice weekend ahead. Kamila
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Dalo 2013
Love the photos you have ~ the balance out all of the incredible dreams and ideas I have had of this place 🙂 Really beautiful, and the added benefit is the food looks so incredible… Wishing you safe travels and take care Kamila ~
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Kamila Pala
Thank you very much for nice comment :)! Pleased you liked that my small “virtual” tour. Have a nice autumn ahead, bye. Kamila
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restlessjo
It has a holiday island reputation, Kamila, but I’ve always thought there’d be plenty to see too. 🙂 🙂
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Gallivanta
I would go just for the sardines!
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Kamila Pala
Oh, really good choice 🙂 There were excellent. Bye. Kamila
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Sartenada
History and wonderful photos – great combination. Thank You. We have not been there, but in Crete, Santorini and Rhodes.
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Kamila Pala
Thank you dear 🙂 and I have to say all Greek Island are beautiful!!! Bye. K
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RMW
I never made it to Kos on my Greek island trip but it does look lovely. I enjoyed the archaeology on all the islands. And I happen to love grilled sardines. Great photos, of course I smiled at the kitty curled up in the planter.
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Kamila Pala
Thank you for nice words 🙂 happy you enjoyed this small virtual tour! Yes, grilled sardines was fresh and tasty..bye. Kamila
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smilecalm
appears authentically
yummy! bon appetite 🙂
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Kamila Pala
Merci, thank you for nice words 🙂 Have a nice Sunday. K
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aussiebirder
Thanks Kamila for the intro to KOS, it very interesting, we hope to visit there one day. We love Greek cuisine also.
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Kamila Pala
Pleased you liked that ma small virtual tour! Thank you 🙂 Bye. K
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equinoxio21
Eupharisto…
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twobrownfeet
Loved all the pictures — especially the one with the sleeping cat! 🙂
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Kamila Pala
Yes, it was about lunch time and we met big cat’s family and only this small one slept calm.. 🙂 Thanks for comment. Bye. Kamila
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rommel
Looks like Kos has so much of combinations of Greek sceneries. A year in Greece, I never got to Kos… so thanks for the share.
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Kelly MacKay
You nailed it will Historian interest. cheers
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Kamila Pala
Thank you! 🙂
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Kamila Pala
Thank you very much for nice words and I am pleased you liked that my small virtual tour 🙂 !
Bye. K
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thetravelsofamberleejane
Incredible photos! Did you make it to Kalymnos? Kos and Kalymnos are amazing. Actually, every Greek island stole my heart ❤ haha
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Kamila Pala
Pleased you liked that my small virtual tour! All photos are from KOS, but must agree with you that all Greek islands are beautiful and original! Bye and have nice days! Kamila
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America On Coffee
Oh so interesting and thorough.
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Kamila Pala
Thank you! Pleased you liked that! Bye. K
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