More relaxed than Rhodes but more exciting than most other islands in the Dodecanese, Kos is famous for its medical history and booming nightlife. Antiquity best knew Kos as the sacred land of Asclepius, god of healing, and the birthplace of Hippocrates, father of Western medicine. Today, Kos attracts young people from across the globe with its endless stretches of beaches and exciting nightlife in places like Kos Town and Kardamena. Don’t forget to pray to Asclepius to repair your liver after 2-for-1, all-night Happy hour. Travelers wary of parties or looking for a day off can relax amid the beautiful cliffs and fields dotted by ruins and blue-roofed chapels.
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