Place to visit
Tree of Hippocrates, Greece: what it is and when to go
Tree of Hippocrates is a remarkable tree (Πλάτανος του Ιπποκράτη) in Greece (Kos). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Remarkable tree · Nature
- Local name
- Πλάτανος του Ιπποκράτη
- Where
- Greece
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- RHO Rhodes, 90 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 36.89476, 27.29095
What it is and where
Tree of Hippocrates is a remarkable tree (Πλάτανος του Ιπποκράτη) in Greece (Kos). It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kos, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 225 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.89476, 27.29095; the nearest main airport is Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" (RHO, Rhodes), 90 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Greece. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tree of Hippocrates is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:44
- FebPossible10:38
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:58
- JunBest time14:31
- JulPossible14:18
- AugPossible13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovPossible9:59
- DecPossible9:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Greece
To enter Greece there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Greece checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 166 ambulance · 100 police · 199 fire brigade · 1571 forest fires.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ancient agora of KosHistory119 m
- NeratziaCastle in Kos, Greece185 m
- Defterdar MosqueMosque in Kos town on the Greek island of Kos248 m
- Archaeological Museum of KosMuseum in Greece249 m
- Casa RomanaRestored Roman villa in the city of Kos (Κως) on the Greek island of Kos (Κω)576 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Greece guide.
More in Greece: Nature
- Olympia, Greece
- Mount Athos: mountain in northeastern Greece
- Areopagus: rock outcropping in Athens, associated with ancient legislative and judicial bodies
- Gulf of Corinth: gulf of the Ionian Sea, separating Peloponnese from Central Greece
- Saronic Gulf: gulf of the Aegean sea, on the shores of Attica, Argolis and Corinthia, Greece
- Mystras: fortified medieval city in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece
Every Greece place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tree of Hippocrates?
It is a remarkable tree (Πλάτανος του Ιπποκράτη in the local language) in Greece. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Tree of Hippocrates?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.
How do you get to Tree of Hippocrates?
The nearest main airport is Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" (RHO), 90 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Greece is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Greece map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ancient agora of Kos, Neratzia, Defterdar Mosque. The rest is in the Greece guide.
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