The quake, which measured 6.5 on the Richter scale, did the most damage on Kos, an island in the Aegean popular with tourists. Business Insider Subscribe Newsletters ...

Just 4km east of Kos Town it's easy to reach, and there is a small entry fee of €3. Asklepion in Kos (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)4. Antimachia Castle.

Kos Town, the island’s lively capital and main ferry port, is dotted with an incredible array of monuments from the Greek, Roman and Byzantine eras that will inspire awe at every turn.

Dan Kitwood—Getty Images Migrants gather outside the police station on the Greek island of Kos to collect documentation to facilitate their onward journey into Europe on June 1, 2015.

Kos, Greece, is a destination where history meets natural beauty. Explore ancient ruins like the Asklepieion, an iconic healing temple, or wander through the lively streets of Kos Town.

Migrants in Kos: Photos show real tragedy after Brits abroad complain of 'awkward' holidays. Young children were among the hundreds of migrants arriving in recent days ...

The Alexandra Hotel - the place to stay in Kos Town. By Ray Teece from Nottingham. Last updated at 10:44 20 June 2007 ...

Sitting just a few kilometres east of Kos Town, this beach is a mix of sand and shingles. You'll find plenty of hotels and resorts right on the waterfront so it tends to be popular with Brits ...