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Kos:
For a small island Kos has more than
its fair share of legends, ruins and resorts. Infact a couple of the
resorts are now legendary and, some would argue ruined!
To be fair, the thriving beach towns
all around the coastline cater very well for tourists, while inland
amidst the fertile hills are many little villages where the traditional
Greek way-of-life goes on.
Anyone who wants to find it doesn't
have far to travel - the island is a mere 26 miles long and barely 6
miles wide.
Flight time:
Approx 4 - 4� hours
Time Difference: GMT + 2.
Currency: Euro see
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- An earthquake in 1933 all but destroyed the original Kos Town and
in doing so revealed the remnants of past civilizations amidst the
rubble. Hence the area is a haven for museum-moochers and Roman
rummagers. By far the best exhibits are to be found in the Archaeological
Museum which houses the island's relics, including Roman
statues.
- The Casa Romana is a fine example of how the
Romans used to live on the island with marble walled rooms,
preserved mosaics and baths.
- The Castle of the Knights of St. John conjures up
fairytale images as you explore the ancient battlements.
- The island's most famous character was Hippocrates who it is said
planted the Plane Tree in Kos Town. It being only
600 years old however, it is probably an offspring of the original.
- Those in search of natural history will surely head for the nearby
semi-active volcanic island of N�syros which last
erupted in 1873. It left a crater with fascinating hot springs,
bubbling mud and the appalling smell of 'bad eggs' caused by the
sulphur.
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