Review on Kos from my client

Claire sent me a blog on their recent family holiday in Kos where they spent two weeks at the Mitsis Blue Domes hotel. She has shown that it is more than just a beach destination. I am delighted that they had such a wonderful time.

'We went on the KOS Island tour. We visited the city of Kos first exploring the market and Hippocrates tree, then on to Asklepieion the site of the first known hospital (although I do not think I would I liked their treatments involving snakes!) We then explored the small village of Antimachia to see an old windmill and a traditional farmhouse. Followed by a visit to a local vineyard for wine tasting and then onto the honey factory to sample the three types of honey they product - pine, heather and thyme and their local honey liqueur! Really interesting.

Another enjoyable excursion involved a boat trip to the volcanic island of Nisyros. Visiting the crater and then in the afternoon the beautiful port of Mandraki, and the famous Saint Mary monastery.

As we only had half an hour on the Island tour in Kos Town we decided to return for the day. The local museum is full of interesting roman and Greek artefacts. The town also houses the Castle of Joanites (The Castle of the Knights of Saint John) unfortunately it is closed due to damage caused by the earthquake a couple of years ago, but you can walk around the perimeter. There are the ruins of the Agora (an ancient market) and the ancient Odeon which you can explore for free.....so much more there to see, we just couldn't get around it all.

Thanks again for finding us such a lovely destination!'