Kos - A Spectacular Greek Island

Of all the Greek islands, holidays on Kos are perhaps the most spectacular. Greek holidays on the island of Kos offer plenty to do and see, and have attracted visitors for many years. In this brief article we'll take a look at some of the attractions Kos has to offer, for a variety of age groups, as well as what separates it from the other Greek islands.

The main town on the island is also named Kos, and is the cultural hub of the island. It features lots of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and other venues one might expect from a large town, though Kos Town contains only roughly fifteen thousand people. There is a fourteenth century castle as well, built by the Knights of Saint John of Rhodes. Holidays in Kos are often spent absorbing the rich culture left here by settlers as early as the 11th century, BC. Whitewashed buildings and ancient structures form a sort of medley of new and old seen best in places like the Kos Islands Greece.

Holidays in Kos also generally include a tour of the Plane Tree of Hippocrates, a dream temple in the centre of town where the famous physician was said to have taught. This temple is actually an ancient tree, which is now largely held up by scaffolding because of its age. There are also a number of museums and institutes in town dedicated to Hippocrates, and are a big attraction on Greek holidays. There are a number of interesting ruins around the city as well, such as Asklepieion, where Herodicus reportedly taught Hippocrates about medicine.

Kos holidays don't have to include only history lessons. There are also tons of water sport activities as well as luxurious beaches and a thriving nightlife. The island is very tourist-oriented, and therefore Kos holidays are filled with both excitement and relaxation, whichever interests you more. There are lots of bustling harbour towns and quaint villages, with several annual festivals taking place in any season. Ferries to other islands are available, so planning an island-hopping trip across several of them is easy. In fact, Kos is just one island in a relatively long chain of volcanic Greek islands, almost all of which can be accessed from an adjacent one, making island-hopping holidays extremely popular. Kos Islands Greece is a huge holiday destination among British holiday-goers, though it is equally famous across the world.

David Brice was writing on behalf of Discover the Greek Islands the online travel agent for holidays to the Greek Islands. http://www.discovergreekislands.co.uk