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Kos - The Greek Dodecanese Island
A Travel Guide
Peacock Forest (Plaka)
Heading from Kos Town, a small road branches off to the right toward Plaka just a few kilometers after passing Antimachia. The road, initially paved, becomes increasingly rough and transitions into a gravel path in front of an abandoned quarry site, which then leads steeply down into the woods.
The roosters may be somewhat vain, but they are nonetheless lovely to behold
One could simply follow their hearing, as the loud cries of the peacocks can be heard from a distance before they come into view. This is not an issue upon arrival; the up to 50 birds inhabiting the area are not particularly timid and hold the well-founded hope that humans will feed them. They roam among the visitors or sit in the trees, observing the surroundings from above. Depending on the time of year, the animals may also be with their offspring, increasing the "cuteness factor." Furthermore, cats inhabit this section of forest and roam among both the people and the peacocks.
Peacock in a tree
Those who wish to do so and are properly prepared may enjoy a picnic in the cool shade of the trees; tables and benches are provided on-site, along with a larger designated grill area and a small water source (though one should always keep forest fire risks in mind).
By following the small flowing stream, you can also observe pond turtles in a marshier part of the pine forest.
Whether on land or in water, turtles are commonly found throughout Greece, such as this tortoise in Paleo Pyli.
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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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