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 traditional Greek way of life then this is the place for you!
It get’s thronged with visitors however so you’ll want to find a place to escape and cool off.
If you head through the village to the furthest side you’ll find the colourful and quirky Old Watermill cafe.
Set high on the hillside it is a perfect vantage spot for a drink and some people watching.
But given the sheer abundance of colourful signs and painted windows, naturally I can’t sit still for more than five minutes….
So here’s some rainbow snaps of the rustic decor that the cafe has to offer.
Hand painted signs advertise all manner of refreshing beverages and a sunset view.
Once I’ve exhausted every single permutation of colour and signage possible it’s back out into the main shopping streets.
Canopies provide a welcome shade break as we (I) browse the shops and the man gets impatient.
He really loves to shop . . . honestly . . .
A few more pictures of the delightful splashes of colour that you can find in Zia.
Lots of gorgeous traditional blue and whites and tumbling flowers in colourful pots.
