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The Old Tree of Hippocrates and Its Story

03 June 2021

Hippocrates of Kos lived between 460 and 370 BC long before the oriental plane tree standing today in Platía Platanou in Kos Town. The Tree of Hippocrates standing today...

What to See in Marmari on Kos Island

27 January 2021

Marmari has the best of two worlds: the sea at its feet and the mountains proud, like a crown, at the top of its head. If you plan to visit Marmari when you stay at Astir...

Fascinating Myths and Legends of Kos Island

18 August 2020

Among the myths surrounding Kos, the one that stands out the brightest has something to do with the island’s genesis, at the dawn of time, when the Giants and Titans...

Top 10 Kos: what to do and see if you visit Kos for the first time

10 September 2019

Kos is an island that combines beautiful natural landscapes with numerous historical sites. If you’re a first-timer and you want to make a basic planning of things-to-do...

Architecture of Kos

03 January 2019

The architecture of Kos has developed throughout many centuries. Influenced by many civilizations through the ages, the style and cultural heritage of the island’s...

Kos Island: 5 Reasons to Visit the Birthplace of Hippocrates

07 April 2018

Greece's Kos Island is the birthplace of Hippocrates, the famous Greek physician who is often referred to as the "Father of Medicine." Here are ten great reasons why you...

Legends in Stone: The Castles of Kos

30 December 2017

The island of Kos is the birthplace of one of the world's most renowned personalities - the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates. Besides the Asclepeion, Hippocrates's...

Archaeological Museum Reopened on Kos

13 March 2017

The Archaeological Museum of Kos was closed four years for renovations and reopened last Semptember (2016) with a carefully curated collection that showcases the history...

Antimachia Castle – a Must-see on Kos Island

11 December 2016

The Antimachia Castle on Kos is easy to reach from Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa, as it is just a 20-30 minute drive. It is a Venetian castle, partially destroyed...

Must See in Kos: Casa Romana

04 November 2016

One of the top attractions to see in Kos, Casa Romana or the Roman Manor has been renovated in early 2015 and is now welcoming guests with the "Archaeological exhibition...

Kos Asklepion: In Hippocrates’s Footsteps

09 October 2016

The Kos Asklepion dominates a hilltop overlooking the town, and Turkey in the distance. Its origins are traced back to 400 BC when, according to historians, it was raised...

Things to See on Kos: Ancient House Hippocrates Garden

02 October 2016

The Ancient House Hippocrates Garden is one of the cultural gems of Kos. Located in Mastichari, about 35 minutes drive from your Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa, it is an...

Visiting the Tomb of Harmylos (Charmilos Grave) in Pyli

17 May 2016

The Tomb of Harmylos (also Charmilos Grave - Ηρώο Χαρμύλι) is one of the most interesting archaeological sites of Kos Island. It is located in Pyli, in the Harmyli...

Must See on Kos: Roman Odeon

03 May 2016

The Roman Odeon is one of the archeological landmarks of the Ancient Town of Kos. The building was discovered during excavations carried out in 1929 by the Italian...

Trip to Pyli: Spectacular Wilderness, Pristine Nature

22 June 2015

Soaked in magnificent beauty, blessed by the breeze of the Aegean Sea, the mountains of Kos hide ancient settlements, surrounded by spectacular wilderness and pristine...

A Kos Curative Remedy, Hippocrates Style

20 June 2015

While visiting the pristine gem of Kos, a trip to one of the Island’s most famous sites may just be what the “doctor” ordered.