Kardamena (Greek: Καρδάμενα), is a small Greek village 7 km from Kos Island International Airport at Antimachia, situated mid-way along the south coast of the island of Kos. Once a small fishing village, it has emerged as one of the most popular summer destinations, especially for British tourists, over the past two decades, offering scores of pubs and restaurants, bars and night clubs and water sports facilities. It reported a population of 1,783 inhabitants at the 2001 census and has a land area of 35.150 km².

Kardamaina is built on the site of the ancient settlement of Alasarna. During the 2nd century BC, Alasarna was an important urban center with one thousand citizens, to whom the slaves and the metics should be added.

The archaeological excavations have brought to light some impressive ruins. A Temple of Apollo, an extensive Early Christian settlement (from the very few known in Greece), as well as four basilicas that belong to the same period. Also many stone objects of everyday use (millstones, tools, vases, vessels, etc.), mostly made of volcanic and sedimentary rocks have been recovered so far.

Sunday, 25 November 2012

SunBeam Apart Hotel , Snack Bar, Cafe: On the Beach!!! Kardamena-Kos: “Lovely hotel with lovely staff”

Φωτογραφίες από Sunbeam, Καρδάμαινα
 31 Augoust  2012
Arrived home from sunbeam last Thursday after a wonderful holiday with friends. Sunbeam sits on a beautiful picturesque beach and offers free sunbeds all day. The staff are all lovely and Andreas is such a lovely man who couldnt do anymore for you. ...... Lovely food, exceptional welcome and made our holiday ten times better! 
Foto:  Sunbeam beach view from the balcony,  TripAdvisor
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SunBeam Apart Hotel , Snack Bar, Cafe: On the Beach!!! Kardamena-Kos: “wonderfull”

having just spent 3 glorious weeks at this hotel i cant thank the proprieter andreus enough,rooms were clean,the maid was courtious and the resort was all one could want.lots to do all over,we went to kos town 4 times and was impressed at the friendliness,we have travelled all around greece and this holiday was near enough perfect.you could not forget names either as all around were andreus.very freindly 
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