KASOS ISLAND
Kasos, this small Aegean island with long naval
tradition and special culture is ideal for quiet vacation. It is the southest island
in Dodecanese, located between Karpathos and Crete. That’s why it has so many common
folkloric elements with these two islands. Kasos is a small and rocky island, with
an extend of 66sq. Km. Its residents work mostly with agriculture, animal breeding
and fishing. The island is inhabited since archaic times and during your tour around
it you will see important historic monuments, churches and monasteries revealing
its route in history. Apart from the archaeological and historic interest, the island
enchants visitors with its natural beauties. Rocky landscapes catch your eye, lacy
shores and deep blue waters, traditional graphic settlements. All these create a
beautiful scenery like an art picture. The island is not yet satiated by tourists,
but still keeps its island feature. Most of the visitors stay in Fri, the capital
and most developed region in the island. Kasos satisfies all demands in the field
of accommodation, as it has hotels of all categories and many rooms to let. As for
your entertainment, you will have the time of your life in the island’s taverns
with traditional musicians taking you to past times with their melodies.
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