Astipalea is a beautiful and romantic island of Dodecanese complex that attracts more Greek tourists than foreigners . It is a nearly divided in two smaller islands island with many marvelous sandy beaches, very interesting caves and many well preserved ancient ruins. Although being a part of the Dodecanese group, Astipalea looks like a Circadian island because of the wild landscapes and the numerous
churches built on each side of the island. Do not miss a visit to the capital of Astipalea, Chora, with its beautifuAstypaleal white washed houses and a Venetian castle crowning it, and a visit to the windmills, as well as the small port of Maltezana
, especially between 7 and 9 p.m. when fishermen return and sell fish and crayfish straight from their boats. Visit the churches of Panagias (Virgin Mary), Saint George and Panagia Portaitissa, a 250 years old church. Visit the settlement Livadi, the most fertile area of the island with vineyards, orange-groves and tangerine-trees. Swim to the beach of Tzanaki and take a tour by a cacique to the lagoon Vathi.
Hippocrates-Father of Medicine
Hippocrates is considered by scientists to be the founder of medicine. He may have been the most important doctor of the ancient times and the best representative of the Medical School of Kos. He was also a profound philosopher and humanitarian. He was born in Kos in 460 BC and was the son...
I swear by Apollo the physician, and Aesculapius, and Hygeia, and Panacea and all the gods and goddesses, making them my witnesses, that I will fulfill, according to my ability and judgment, this Oath and covenant. To hold him, who has taught me this art, as equal to my parents...
According to the most popular myth, Asclepius was the son of Apollo and Koronida, daughter of the King of Thesallia Fleyia. Koronida fell in love with Ishi and so Apollo ordered her death from his sister Artemis. Apollo saved the infant Koronida was carrying, he took it to Pylio and entrusted its upbringing to either...
