The Greek island Kos

The Greek island Kos Greece is Presented by Alessandro Sorbello Productions http://www.alessandrosorbello.com an island part of the Dodecanese and is located at coordinates 36°51' N 27°14' E. It is the third largest island of the group and the second most popular and touristy island after Rhodes. It is very well organised and has everything in terms of touristy infrastructure and a wide range of
accommodations. 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. Part of Accommodation Greek Islands http://www.accommodationgreekislands.com

Kos or Cos (Greek: Κως; Turkish: İstanköy; Italian: Coo; formerly Stanchio in English) is a Greek island in the south Sporades group of the Dodecanese, next to the Gulf of Gökova/Cos. It measures 40 km by 8 km, and is only 4 km from the coast of Bodrum, Turkey and the ancient region of Caria. The island has both fertile plains and infertile highlands with a population of 30,947. It is comprised of three municipalities: Kos, the administrative center and largest town pop. 17,890), Dikaio, and Irakleides.

The main port and population centre on the island, also called Kos, is also the tourist and cultural centre, with whitewashed buildings including many
hotels, restaurants and a small number of nightclubs forming the famous Kos town "barstreet". The town has a 14th century fortress at the entrance to its harbour, erected in 1315 by The Knights of Saint John of Rhodes.

Greek orthodox church in Pyli on Kos island.The ancient physician Hippocrates is thought to have been born on Kos, and in the center of the town is the Plane Tree of Hippocrates, a dream temple where the physician is traditionally supposed to have taught. The limbs of the now elderly tree are supported by
scaffolding. The small city is also home to the International Hippocratic Institute and the Hippocratic Museum dedicated to him. Near the Institute are the ruins of Asklepieion, where Herodicus taught Hippocrates medicine. Kardamena is a popular resort for young British holidaymakers and has a large number of bars and nightclubs.

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