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.

Wednesday 29 July 2020

'I feel safer abroad than in England': What it's really like to go on holiday to Greece and Kos right now

Many Brits have taken the plunge and decided to go on holiday abroad since the government relaxed its blanket travel ban amid coronavirus.
One woman from Bolton flew out to the Greek island of Kos last week with her daughter, and says she feels safer there than being back home in England due to the strict measures in place.
Speaking from her hotel room as respite from the scorching 36-degree heat, Gail Hadfield Grainger told the M.E.N: “I feel so much safer over here. I know where I stand; I feel comfortable that the locals have got everybody’s best interest at heart.
“In the UK you just don't know what’s going on from one day to the next. Here you feel protected and comfortable.”The 37-year-old booked last minute flights with Jet2 and set off from Manchester Airport on July 16 with her 11-year-old daughter, along with her friends and their daughter.

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