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Travel tips by Bremen sehenswert far from the Hanseatic City of Bremen
Kos - The Greek Dodecanese Island
A Travel Guide
Kardamena (Kardamaina)
While it began as a small fishing village on the south coast, very little of its original character remains today. Having evolved into a bustling little town, Kardamena is now heavily popular with British tourists - a fact reflected in the wide array of culinary options in the cafes and restaurants along the long harbor promenade, as well as the pubs located in the pedestrian zone.
Harbor and promenade in Kardamena
Beyond the promenade, numerous shops in the alleys and streets invite you to go shopping or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll. Thanks to its relatively central location and excellent accessibility, this harbor town serves as an ideal alternative to Kos Town in the far east. While Kos Town offers much more in total, it also possesses a significantly more "metropolitan" atmosphere.
Olive oil: a staple of every shopping street
Kardamena’s bustling atmosphere is partly due to its harbor, which serves as the departure point for most excursion boats heading to the scenic volcanic island of Nisyros. The approximately 45-minute boat trip can easily be booked as a package deal including bus transfers at various locations. During the high season, several ships often depart simultaneously multiple times a week, creating a lively crowd in the harbor both before departure and upon arrival.
Traveling through the Stefanos Crater on the volcanic island of Nisyros
Kardamena is also an excellent choice for a beach holiday, though the beaches here are not as expansive as those on the north coast. Even more beautiful beaches can be found further along the south coast toward Kefalos in the west of the island.
The Knights Hospitaller Fortress near Antimachia
For those seeking more activity, you can set off on a multi-hour hike to the fortress of Antimachia, situated 170 meters above Kardamena.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site on Rhodes
A journey through the historic Old Town of Rhodes
Relics from various eras - ranging from antiquity to the period of Italian occupation - can be found almost everywhere on the island. Many have left their mark; in some places, they must be sought out, while in others, they appear in clustered, fascinating density and variety. Yet, nowhere else on the island are these traces as prominent as they are in the city of Rhodes. It is not for nothing that the historic Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988.
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The "Green" Island of Corfu
From the sights of the capital, Kerkyra, to the Corfu Trail
The Greeks call not only the city but the island itself Kerkyra. According to legend, it was named after the nymph Gorgyra (also known as Kerkyra), who was brought to the island by the sea god Poseidon. A legend, indeed. In fact, the name appears in a modified form, "Korkyra," on written records as early as 1200 BC. The current name, Corfu, dates back to the Byzantine era. Once an independent island and later the first Roman province of modern Greece, it became part of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 395 AD. On a rocky promontory jutting into the sea, the Byzantines built a fortress in the early 6th century and named the city emerging from this core "Koryfo."
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