View· Kos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Zia Village (Kos)
36° 50.8′ N · 27° 12.3′ E
The highest inhabited point on Kos, at about 240 m on the slopes of Mount Dikeos, with a view over the whole island to Kalymnos and the Turkish coast.
Practical
Surrounded by cypress and pine forest with springs; craft shops line the main street. Sights include the rock-built church of Agios Ioannis Theologos, the Profitis Ilias chapel on a nearby hilltop, and two listed watermills (Greek Wikipedia). Wikivoyage recommends The Watermill of Zia restaurant. About 14 km south-west of Kos town: hire a car or scooter from the marina.
Best for
Evening view over the island from the hills