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A Greek island among the Dodecanese group of islands in the Aegean Sea, Kos is the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of medicine. With a prehistoric background, the island has a cloud nine feel to it. Farms; endless beaches; a wetland; tourist resorts set amidst tropical beauty; long hours of sunshine; sea sports and qualified instructors to train you for the same; cycling; jogging; tavernas; snack bars; coffee shops; Greek dancing or boogying in groovy discotheques; Greek salads or tzaziki followed by moussaka, dolmadakia, lamb or octopus - the list goes on.. And these are only a few of the temptations reserved for visitors. Falling head over heals in love with the island is a typical occurrence.You will want to come back again and again.

There's also wealth here for geologists. From the Quaternary layers of rocks, fossil remains of mammals have been unearthed. A fossil molar of a gigantic elephant was discovered here, too. And there are mountains close by, even a volcano! The capital of the island is also named Kos. It is a green town with many archeological sites including everything you wish to see about Hippocrates the great. The town has a 14th century fortress at the entrance to its harbor. Then there's also the famous barstreet where you may go nightclub hopping.

Kardamena is a popular village resort on the island among the several marvelous villages of Kos. With a number of bars and nightclubs, Kardamena has been one of the favorite Greek holiday destinations especially of the British.The island is only 4 km from the coast of Bodrum in Turkey. When planning your trip, make sure you include all your preferred destinations in and around Kos.

The island has only around 20,000 inhabitants. Tired of your daily, weekly, monthly routines and looking for a quiet rejuvenating time in a lovely place? - the island of Hippocrates will indulge you and leave you at your very best!

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