The main attraction of Kos and one of the most important sights of the Greek islands. Built on a hillside, it is a monumental complex that served as a sanctuary dedicated to Asklipios (god of healing), but also as a cultural and healing centre.
Archives
Local delicacies
Try “kritharokouloura” (barley bread), tangerines, sweet wine anama, mizithra and kalathaki cheese. Also, the popular dishes spinialo (made with pines, urchins and sea rays preserved in sea water) and mouri (stuffed lamb).
Telendos
Visit Telendos’ pristine beaches. The islet is also a rock climbing destination.
Rock climbing, diving and hiking are top activities in Kalymnos
There is also the International Climbing festival held on May and the Diving Festival in August. As for hiking, the island’s routes are more than ten and equally rewarding.
Tour the island on a boat
Regular trips include Kefalas Cave at Porthia and Daskalio Cave at Vathis –both of great archaeological and geological interest- as well as islet Nera.
Sponge history
It is unfolded magically in the Sponge Factory of the island, the Nautical and Folklore Museum at Pothia, the Sea World Museum at Vlihadia and the mansion of Nikolas Vouvalis (19th century sponge merchant and island benefactor).
Kalymnos of the past
Don’t miss Kalymnos’ sites of historical interest!
Fun & culture in Heraklion
visit the huge Cretaquarium, enjoy the Heraklion Arts Festival, and take part in the Musical Workshop “Labyrinth” in the village of Houdetsi.
Wine Country
Visit Peza and Daphnes where interesting wine tours are available for the public, in order to experience some wine tasting and also the beautiful landscape of the regions.
El Greco & Nikos Kazantzakis villages
The beautiful village of Fodele is known as the birthplace of El Greco and features the Domenikos Theotokopoulos Museum. The traditional settlement of Mirtia is the place where Nikos Kazantzakis originated from (the village also hosts the Nikos Kazantzakis Museum).