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When most people think of Kos, they envision sun drenched beaches and thousands of young tourists on package holidays - but there is more to Kos than meets the eye, with some wonderful sightseeing opportunities on offer.

History buffs will enjoy a day trip to Patmos, the island where the exiled St John the Evangelist wrote the Biblical Book of Revelations. Asclepieion, south of Kos Town, was the sacred healing temple where the physician Hippocrates is said to have taught students. The hot sulphur springs at Agia Irini or the hot sea water pools at Agios Fokos are also worth a visit to take a therapeutic dip.

Take a stroll around the old harbour area opposite Dolphins square to view the sculptures by Alexandros Alwyn, and the huge Hippocrates tree, which is located in front of the Knights Castle entrance, which is one of Kos Town's most famous attractions. The ruins of a Hellenistic Temple dedicated to Hercules are also located here, while the Archaeological Museum in the Plateia Eleftherias will captivate visitor's imaginations.

Knights Castle

The 15th century medieval Castle of the Knights of St John is a great place to take kids, especially little boys who will love the double wall and moat. Built by the knights of St John on the ruins of the ancient wall...  see full details