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Hiking Trails on Kos Island

06 October 2021

An island like Kos is best experienced at a slow pace - either on foot walking or hiking, on horseback, or from the saddle of a bicycle. And yes, Kos offers plenty of...

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...

The Sea Daffodil (Pancratium maritimum) on Kos Island

18 March 2021

The elegant and fragrant sea daffodil flowers on the coastal dunes of Kos Island from August until October. Known under several different names, including sea lily, sand...

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...

Picnic in Plaka Forest: A Nature Lovers’ Pastime on Kos Island

14 November 2020

As far as nature goes, Kos has enough to satisfy explorers of all ages. When you want to take a break from the beach, head to the mountains from Astir Odysseus Kos Resort...

Kos Island for Scuba Divers: The Best Diving Spots

13 September 2020

Scuba diving is always a fascinating adventure for those who wonder what lies beneath the Aegean Sea’s azure glitter. Several diving centers on Kos Island caters to...

Best for Birdwatching: Kos’s Psalidi Wetlands

21 June 2020

On the way from Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa to Agios Focas, some 19 minutes’ drive, you will find Igrotopos - Akti Psalidiou, the Psalidi Wetlands, a NATURA 2000...

5 off the beaten track experiences on Kos

18 May 2020

Kos is one of Greece’s most popular islands, visited by thousands of tourists each summer. And while you’ve probably picked Kos for your vacation for its vivid nightlife,...

Caring for the sea that unites us: Astir Odysseus Resort & Spa participates in the Blue Flag Mediterranean week

09 July 2019

Ιn July 2019, for the second year, eleven NGOs acting as Blue Flag National Operators, from 11 different Mediterranean countries, have joined forces to put together a...

Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Kos

30 September 2018

Visitors to Kos often speak of the curative experience the island on returning home. Famous as the birthplace of Hippocrates, who was the father of modern medicine, the...

Tree of Hippocrates: Preserving the Legend

04 September 2018

The Tree of Hippocrates on Kos, which is a listed monument of nature since 1985, is a Platanus orientalis (Oriental plane tree) and one of the island's capital most...

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...

Walking Trails on Kos

21 February 2018

While Kos is most often mentioned for its stunning village architecture, natural beauty, and pristine beaches, there’s a lot for walking enthusiasts to enjoy too. On this...

Must See on Kos: The Spring of Vourina

30 January 2018

Vourina is an ancient source of water mentioned by Theocritus in the seventh Idyll, describing how Chalcon, a Coan mythical figure who wounded Heracles in a fight at...

Plaka Forest Peacocks Are Among the Must-See Attractions of Kos

13 September 2016

One of the most fascinating attractions on Kos are the Plaka Forest peacocks: stunning birds, of glamorous royal beauty, inhabiting this area by the hundreds.