Fodor's Expert Review Zia

The busiest of the villages of the Asfendhiou area is Zia, with its appealing smattering of churches and craft shops selling local honey, weavings, and handmade soaps. There is also a small nature park, which has various game and farm animals for kids to feed. Buses run here three times a day direct from Kos Town in summer, and the commercialization of the village has skyrocketed in recent years. But one thing the crowds can't take away is the views, with a handful of open-air tavernas, such as the excellent Oromedon, offering a fine vantage point for the village's coveted sunsets. It also makes a good base for walks in the surrounding countryside.