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Kos Island is situated in the
south-eastern area of the Aegean Sea
covering |
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an
area of 283 square kilometers. Kos is the
third largest of the Dodecanese |
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islands after Rhodes and Karpathos. The
island of Kos lies between Kalymnos |
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and
Nissyros, opposite the south-western coast of
Asia Minor, 7 kilometers |
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or
so from it. Kos Island is mainly
flat apart from two mountains: Dikaios (875m) |
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and
Sympantro. |
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Kos is the birthplace of Hippocrates,
the father of medicine. It has developed |
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into
one of the most important tourist attractions in
Greece thanks to its |
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excellent climate, natural beauty and rich
history. |
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Kos has a population of 29.000 inhabitants,
some 17.000 live in Kos town, the |
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island's capital. The remainder live in the
villages covering the rest of the island. |
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The
inhabitants are mostly employed in tourist
related activities. |
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Kos' many beauties include all-year-round
sunshine, the clean sandy beaches, |
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the
picturesque countryside, the archaeological
sites, the cosmopolitan |
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atmosphere and an excellent tourist
infrastructure. |
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Kos Island attracts visitors from all
over the world in search of a good time, |
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excitement and happiness. With an assortment of
studios & apartments, |
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hotels, and villas to choose from
your stay in Kos will be a time to
remember. |
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Kos is a modern tourist destination visited
by more than 1 million people |
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each
year. The island of Kos has
everything in the form of food, sports, |
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sightseeing, excursions, and entertainment. |