Continuing our exploration of some of Kos’s mountain villages we’re making a beeline for Zia. Set on the mountain side of Dikeos, Zia is surrounded by scented pine forests and stunning vistas. Essentially it’s a tiny village with shopping streets lined with boutique shops and traditional souvenirs. If you’re after snaps of a more traditionalContinue reading “Dazzling Zia”
Monthly Archives: November 2017
Mountain villages
Hiring a car we’re off to explore the mountainous interior of Kos for a few days now. First on our trip is a visit to the Monastery of Agios Ioannis. This stunning little building is a revelation at the end of a non-descript road. This tiny gem is covered from floor to ceiling with colourfulContinue reading “Mountain villages”
Kolourful Kos
Yes I am aware it’s spelt wrong – it’s getting hard to keep alliterating my titles! But as the name of this post indicates, prepare for some colourful snaps . . First up a random snap of this lovely night time water display at our awesome hotel (did I mention it was 5 star .Continue reading “Kolourful Kos”
Bustling Bodrum
A popular day trip from Kos is over to the Turkish port of Bodrum. The name Bodrum derives from Petronium, named from the Hospitaller Castle of St. Peter and before that it was known as Halicarnassus. As soon as you set foot off the boat you’re straight onto the bustling harbour complete with colourfulContinue reading “Bustling Bodrum”
Agios Stefanos Beach
Up bright and early we’re off to the well known Agios Stefanos Beach, stopping to admire some traditional church architecture in Kos town first though. Agios Stefanos Beach is a stunning stretch of postcard perfect sand that has the added attraction of actual ancient ruins at the water’s edge. Alongside the stunning turquoise waters, theContinue reading “Agios Stefanos Beach”
Cruising around Kos
After finally getting to grips with our stroke of 5 star good luck (including champagne for birthday breakfast!) we head out to explore Kos town. Hopping on the bus from the hotel we alight at the bustling harbour which is also where you’ll find lots of restaurants and bars too. First up it was offContinue reading “Cruising around Kos”
Crazy Kos
Diving straight into our next holiday now *advance warning – we managed four this year.* (I am aware that sounds very middle class and terrible but we do make big sacrifices in order to travel . . . beans on toast for weeks on end anyone?!!) This time we opt for a cheap and cheerfulContinue reading “Crazy Kos”
Marvellous Marbella
Last trip of our Spanish holiday now, a return to the lovely little town of Marbella. Despite it’s reputation as the go to place for vacuous reality stars it’s actually a wonderful place. Its beautiful old town is crammed full of character, whitewashed walls and splashes of hot pink bougainvillea draped across every surface. AsContinue reading “Marvellous Marbella”
Tonnes of tiles
This post is mainly dedicated to the joy that is the Azulejo. This is a form of Spanish and Portuguese painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework. Ornate Azulejos are found everywhere – on churches, palaces, homes, restaurants, bars and even subway stations. They are not only used as an ornamental art form but also act as aContinue reading “Tonnes of tiles”
Malaga moments
After sating my need to snap mountains of fruit and veg we head into Malaga town to check out some sights. I’ve previously only seen Malaga cathedral from the outside but as the mum enjoys a good church potter we headed inside! Original plans would have seen the structure with two towers but funds ranContinue reading “Malaga moments”