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  Taverna Emborios - History - All about how Kasos came to be as it is today
The 15 islands are: Kos, Kalymnos, Patmos, Karpathos, Rhodes, Kasos, Syme, Chalke, Tilos, Nisyros, Astypalaia, Kastellorizo, Leros, Agathonisi and Lipsi.
In 1537 the Turks occupied Kasos, and neighboring Karpathos.
In 1833 when the Revolution came to its successful end and a new Greek nation was formed, Kasos and the rest of the Dodecanese were omitted and instead, by the Protocol of London, were returned by the newly established Greek state to the Ottomans in exchange for Euboea, the island close to mainland Greece.
www.emborios.com /kasos/history.htm   (1456 words)

  
 Kasos Greece.Kasos Apartments ,ACCOMMODATION .Rooms,studios,room accommodation .HOTELS .hotel .Kasos hotel.Grecia ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Kasos is located in the southernmost region of the Eastern Aegean and lies between Crete and Karpathos.
Kasos has an ancient history.It has been a part of the historical fortunes of its neigh bouts, Crete and Karpathos, and has often been subject to pirate invasions.
The feasts of Kasos have a prominent local character as both the music and dancing are performed by local musicians and dancers.
www.faliraki-info.com /greek-islands/kasos   (479 words)

  
 Nostalgia Travel Agency in Kos island, Dodecanese Greece Other Islands - KASOS
In the eleventh century BC, Kasos was taken by the Dorians, after which point its history is the same as that of the other islands in the Dodecanese group.
The people of Kasos were well-know as seafarers even in ancient times, and ther commercial fleet was a large and important one.
Kasos, the southernmost island of the Dodecanese complex, is 11 km from the south-western end of Karpathos.
www.nostalgia.gr /otherisland-kasos.html   (711 words)

  
 Taverna Emborios - Kasos - All about the island and a little bit about Greece more generally
This section is all about the island of Kasos and a little bit about Greece more generally.
For those who have not yet been there it will give you an idea of what it is like and what there is to do.
The small islands you can see next to Kasos are uninhabited but are good for fishing and swimming.
www.emborios.com /kasos/kasos.htm   (236 words)

  
 Kasos, Greece
Kasos is a mountainous island with a steep, rocky coastline and a few beaches.
In the 18th century, Kasos established its own merchant fleet and grew rich from trade.
It played an active role in the Greek War of Independence of 1821, earning the revenge of the Turko-Egyptian armada which set fire to the island in May, 1824, and subsequently slaughtered its inhabitants.
www.planetware.com /greece/kasos-gr-aeg-kasos.htm   (328 words)

  
 Travels with S/Y Thetis 97: From Kastellorizo to Crete   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Kasos was well known in antiquity and was mentioned by Homer as a participant of the war on Troy.
Well, staying in Kasos with gale force winds trapped among these fishing boats and their floating lines and the increasing swell may become problematic.
The wind was at 20 to 25 knots from the NW almost against us, and because I was expecting it to increase, we were sailing with the main reefed to the second reef and with a reduced genoa.
home.att.net /~vriginos/Thetis97/ToCrete/ToCrete.html   (5206 words)

  
 Kasos sailing report and itinerary boat charter Kasos Phry Fri
Kasos is a seemingly not interesting rock between Karpathos and Crete, but it is a good place to stop here for a night on the way to or from Crete.
Having the eastside of Kasos on your starboard side, tack and sail straight ahead northeast again, keep away from the (marked) wreck in the middle between Karpathos and Kasos.
There are seveal anchorages, small bays on the south side of Kasos, which are not described in usual sailor´s handbooks, and these can be used for all N and NW winds, at W winds, the swell might be too strong, so one must try out, what is acceptable.
greece.charterpartner.com /kasos.htm   (902 words)

  
 Hotels kasos,rooms,hotel,kasos,apartments,studios,dodecanese islands,travel in greece
It is the southern island of the Dodecanesian group with ancient history and unique traditions.
Kasos offers tourist facilities for visitors who want to have relaxing and tranquil holidays.
Kasos was reunited with Greece in 1948 (after the Greek revolution of 1821 against the Ottoman Domination) like the rest of the Dodecanese Islands.
www.web-greece.gr /kasos.htm   (151 words)

  
 Genocide of Kasos
The general who took charge of this attempt was the son of Mehmet, Ibrahim Pasha.
Egyptians had already crushed the rebellion in Crete, and the next objective was the destruction of the island of Kasos, fifty miles north of Crete.
Those events took place in Kasos, on May, while the greek fleet under Georgios Sahtouris, was sent by the governement on 21 June, just to observe the destruction.
www.foresia.com /history/genocide_of_kasos.htm   (2657 words)

  
 GR4210001
It includes the island of Kasos, its surrounding small islands and the marine area that is included up to the depth curve of 50 m (the marine part covers 2% of the site).
The largest one (Armathia) with an area of 2567 km 2 and maximum altitude 111 m, lies NW of Kasos.
The island of Kasos (with maximum altitude 597 m), can be considered as a typical example of environmental downgrading.
www.minenv.gr /1/12/121/12103/viotopoi/e4210001.html   (587 words)

  
 Holiday.gr - HISTORY KASOS DODECANESE
The residents of Kasos took part in the Revolution of 1821 and as the naval force of that time, offered their fleet to the war.
In 1912 Kasos, is under the Italian possession.
Incorporation of Kasos with Greece was in 1948, along with the rest of Dodecanese islands.
www.holiday.gr /page.php?page_id=150   (242 words)

  
 Kasos island Dodecanese, Greece
Its first inhabitants are thought to have been the Phoenicians.
Homer mentions it in his catalogue of the Greek cities that took part in the Trojan War.
It played an active role in the Greek War of Independence of 1821, earning the revenge of the TurkoEgyptian armada, which set fire to the island in May 1824 and subsequently slaughtered its inhabitants.
www.pellostravel.gr /islands/kasos.htm   (236 words)

  
 Destinations Europe • Kasos • Greece • Airport Resources pages • Map • Directions • ...
Kasos Airport is 1 Mile/1 km west of Fry
Kastellorizo and Kasos are great places to experience traditional island life.
Kasos is a rocky little place just south of Karpathos, populated only by prickly-pear trees, sparse olive and fig trees, dry-stone walls, sheep and goats.
www.departures-arrivals.com /dest-apt-ksj.htm   (385 words)

  
 Kasos Island | Greece | Dodecanese | Official website of the Municipality of Kasos
The way of presenting and the range of elements that will be available to the visitors, regardless their origin, will cover all the needs of Kasos' touristic promotion.
Any observation regarding kasos.gr or any information can be sent to our e-mail: webmaster@kasos.gr and will be immediate response.
At Kasos the percentage of solar eclipse was 98%
www.kasos.gr /main.php?lang=2   (130 words)

  
 Kasos Greece Luxury Vacations: Greece Luxury Vacations, Tours and Cruises   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Kasos is a small but ancient island, first settled by the Phoenicians.
Its fleet allowed it to play a significant role in the Greek War of Independence, which was punished by the Sultan and his Egyptian allies: they wiped the place out in 1824, an event commemorated in an annual June ceremony in the island's main harbor, Fri.
Landing in Fri can be somewaht difficult in rough seas; Kasos also has a modest airport, but if the weather is bad this is of little help.
www.germanyvacationguide.com /Kasos_Overview.html   (427 words)

  
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www.geocities.com /yorgos53/hotels/kasos/kasos-hotels.html   (217 words)

  
 Dodecannese Islands - View of Greece by Region - Tour Trip Greece
The inhabitants of beautiful Karpathos are famous for their strong sense of tradition and the island in known for its scenic mountains in the north, as well as for its lovely beaches with their charming fishing villages.
The southernmost island, Kasos, closes this brief tour of the Dodecanese.
The capital of the island, Frys, with its stone houses is built in Bouka bay.
www.tourtripgreece.gr /view_of_greece/region/dodecanese.php   (829 words)

  
 Kasos island general information about the island of Kasos Greece
Kasos island general information about the island of Kasos Greece
Kasos is the westernmost island of the Dodecanese between Crete and Karpathos.Its main town and port is Fry,other villages on the island is Arvanitohori,Panagia,Emporios and Poli.
When the visitor arrives on Kassos he will soon ascertain that he has not come to a cosmopolitan island with a wealth of choice in terms of nightlife, however, the nightclubs and the rich musical tradition will make a strong impression.
www.kasos.co.uk   (358 words)

  
 LANE Lines Ferries, from Piraeus to Greek islands.
- AGIOS NIKOLAOS - SITIA - KASOS - KARPATHOS - DIAFANI - CHALKI - RHODES.
- HERAKLIO - SITIA - KASOS - KARPATHOS - DIAFANI - CHALKI - RHODES.
- SITIA - KASOS - KARPATHOS - DIAFANI - CHALKI - RHODES.
www.ferries.gr /lane/routes_summer.htm   (275 words)

  
 Kasos Greece Accommodation Hotels Family Hotels Apartments Studios Rooms Fri, Kassos
Kasos Greece Accommodation • Hotels • Family Hotels • Apartments • Studios • Rooms
This website presents the Island of Kasos Greece, its areas and suggests a selection of family hotels / accommodations.
The room/apartment/studio information shown here is provided by the Federation of Dodecanese Tourist Family Accommodations in Greece.
www.kasos-greece-hotels.com   (118 words)

  
 Flights to KASOS , Flight from KASOS ,Flights in Greece ,Domestic Flights.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Flights to KASOS, Flight from KASOS,Flights in Greece,Domestic Flights.
In order to travel you must present during check in, your identification card or your passport.
Flights to kasos - Flights to kos - Flights to Curfu,Corfu,Kerkira -
www.faliraki-info.com /flights/flights-to-kasos.htm   (211 words)

  
 Kasos Island, Greece
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www.odyssei.com /destinations/4982.html   (147 words)

  
 Kasos Island Airport
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Kasos Island Airport is located in Kasos Island, Greece.
With priceline, flying to your favorite Kasos Island Airport destination is a simple mouse-click away.
airlines.priceline.com /airlines/kasos-island-airport.html   (115 words)

  
 Cheap flights to Kasos Island by Just the Flight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Please call 08718 551 551 for flights to Kasos Island
For flights to Kasos Island please call 08718 551 551 and our flights specialists will do their best to find a fare.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer an online searching facility for flights to Kasos Island.
www.justtheflight.co.uk /cheap-flights/KSJ-kasos-island.html   (120 words)

  
 Orchideen auf Kreta, Kasos, Karpathos - order   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
At this case please send a normal mail to my email adress: hk@orchideen-kartierung.de
Order of : Orchideen auf Kreta Kasos und Karpathos at a price of 49,90 Euro, shipping costs will be added.
Your adress (for delivery): You will receive the book including the bill.
orchideen-kartierung.de /KKreta/FORMBLKE.html   (87 words)

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