ancient ruins
Asklepieion of Kos
Terraced ruins of the ancient world's great healing sanctuary, linked to Hippocrates, above Kos town.
26 km · about 30 min drive
South Aegean, Greece · Europe
Kálymnos is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pánormos, 26km from Asklepieion of Kos.
Kálymnos is a town located in South Aegean, Greece. With a population of 12,324, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kálymnos sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kálymnos to your route.
Pothia or Pothaia or Kalymnos Town (Greek: Πόθια or Ποθαία) is the capital of Kalymnos, Greece, and the major settlement of the island. It is located in the south of Kalymnos on the edge of a bay. It is very close to Chorio or Chora, the old capital of Kalymnos. Pothia is the main port and includes the main publicRead more
services of the island. The population was 13,529 inhabitants at the 2021 census.
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Kálymnos is located in South Aegean, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 36.9503 latitude, 26.9839 longitude.
Kálymnos has a population of approximately 12,324 people, making it a town in Greece.
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ancient ruins
Terraced ruins of the ancient world's great healing sanctuary, linked to Hippocrates, above Kos town.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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