Lying in the Gulf of Gokova, is the small Greek island of Kos in the south of the Sporades group of islands. It’s about 4 kilometers off the coast of Turkey and the ancient region of Caria. Once originally a colony of the Carians, Kos took part in the war of Troy. Kos later became a Dorian colony in the 11^th century BC. Kos was primarily known for its wines and for silk. Kos has been an important tourist destination in Greece for several decades now.

The primary industry in Kos being tourism, Kos has pulled tourists from throughout of Europe. With over 112 kilometers of immaculate beaches that is washed by the waters of the lovely Aegean sea, Kos is definitely a Greek paradise. The 14th century  fortress at the entrance of the Kos harbor is a real feast to the eyes as is the Plane Tree of Hippocrates that was considered to be the place where the “father of medicine” is said to have taught people.

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Kos (or Cos) is a Greek island near the Gulf of Cos and is the third largest of the Dodicanese islands. Kos is considered to be the second most popular tourist destination in Greece after Rhodes. Kos is located 4 kilometers just off the Turkish island of  Bodrum. The island is said to have participated in the War of Troy in the 11th Century B.C and it was subsequently conquered by the Dorians.

The serene beauty of the island has attracted tourists from all over the world and the 120 kilometers of coastline is dotted with tranquil beaches. Reawaken your senses as you sit and enjoy the splendor of the beautiful sea from any of the beach resorts across the island. There are pebble beaches with emerald waters that appeal to people of all ages and are perhaps the best places to take your kids too. Kos is also known for places of archaelogical importance and especially for its nightlife.