Zia
Ζιά
A whitewashed mountain village on the slopes of Mount Dikaios, famous for sunsets over the Aegean and neighbouring islands, and crowded with visitors every evening.
Zia sits on a hillside at about 300 m, roughly 14 km from Kos Town, and is the island's most popular spot for watching the sunset. Its lanes are lined with handicraft shops and stalls selling honey and herbs. Restaurant terraces let you dine as the sun sinks into the sea, with islands such as Kalymnos visible in the distance. Parking is hard during peak-season evenings, so consider a tour or the bus. Zia is also one of the starting points for hiking Mount Dikaios.
Opening hours
Open all day; liveliest in the evening
Nearby sights
- Dikaios Christos Peak
- Palaio Pyli
- Tigaki Beach
- Alykes Salt Lake
- Asklepieion of Kos
- Marmari Beach
- Antimachia Castle
- Kardamena