KOS ISLAND
Kos, the island of Ippikratis, the father of
medicine, distinguishes for her rich history, the untold beauties and the culture
of her residence. This beautiful island, which belongs to the complex of Dodecanese,
is third in size after Rhodes and Karpathos. Its extend reaches up to 290sq.km.
It has an oblong shape and in the south part of it we meet two mountains, Dikeo
and Simbatro. Kos has dense vegetation. The rich fauna and flora of the island impresses
every visitor. The island’s ground is lowland and can be cultivated. In the vineyards
of Kos is produced fine, white, sweet wine, while the island is famous for tomato
production. From ancient times to our days Kos, an age-long birthplace, gave birth
to important personalities and became famous to the end of the world. It met times
of boom that are registered on the remains of ancient towns and important monuments.
It was the bone of contention among Genevans, Venetians, Turkish and Italian conquerors.
But it kept its identity and the residents exploiting this untold beauty and important
route in time, elevated their island to a top travel destination.
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