The Asfendiou villages sit on the green western slopes of Mount Dikeos in central Kos, about 12 to 15 kilometres from Kos Town. The cluster gathers five mountain hamlets — Zia, Evangelistria, Asomatos, Lagoudi and the higher, part-abandoned Haihoutes — among pine woods, springs and terraced fields. Islanders built these settlements well above the coast, … Read more
Mount Dikeos, the highest mountain on Kos, offers an enticing blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue. Rising to about 846 meters, it forms a verdant backdrop to the island’s charming villages. Hiking to the summit of Mount Dikeos is a rewarding experience, with paths leading through lush forests and past ancient settlements. The panoramic … Read more
Pyli is an inland village on the green lower slopes of Mount Dikeos, near the centre of Kos, about 15 km from Kos Town. It stands apart from the beach resorts, built around a natural spring shaded by old plane trees, where a stone fountain and tavernas mark the village square. Above the modern village, … Read more
Zia clings to the green slopes of Mount Dikeos about 15 kilometres southwest of the island capital. A stone-built village celebrated for its sweeping west-facing panoramas across the Aegean toward the Turkish coast. The car-free cobbled lane at the heart of the settlement threads between traditional houses, tavernas serving grilled meats and honey-drizzled sweets. Small … Read more