greek hand made
It is connected by coastal shipping with the rest of Dodecanese islands, with the islands of North East Aegean and with Crete. It is also connected by air with Athens daily. It has a modern road network, which connects the town of Kos with the villages of Tigaki, Zia, Asfendiou, Amaniou, Marmari, Antimachia, Mastihari, Kardamena and Kefalos.
Kos is the third largest island of the Dodecanese.
Kos is also the island where we at 'Pedigreeart' take our annual holidays which is why we have decided to promote some of its 'trades'
The place for 'Leather' is situated at top of what we call 'The Lanes'
i.e. the 'tourist' bit, in the old town!
Although accommodating for the holiday makers 'La Strada' is open all year and supplies leather goods for the whole island.
Apostolis runs the business and like most Greeks he is courteous and friendly, the shop teems with merchandise, Coats, jackets, hats, bags & belts almost anything leather. Coats and Jackets 'off the peg' are in many designs and various colours! And at 'La Strada' they offer a made to measure service (I know this because of having had garments made) which is second to none!
Value for money? 10 out of 10.
Address: 7, A. Passanikolaki str. 85 300 KOS, Telephone: 22420 26738
i.e. the 'tourist' bit, in the old town!
Although accommodating for the holiday makers 'La Strada' is open all year and supplies leather goods for the whole island.
Apostolis runs the business and like most Greeks he is courteous and friendly, the shop teems with merchandise, Coats, jackets, hats, bags & belts almost anything leather. Coats and Jackets 'off the peg' are in many designs and various colours! And at 'La Strada' they offer a made to measure service (I know this because of having had garments made) which is second to none!
Value for money? 10 out of 10.
Address: 7, A. Passanikolaki str. 85 300 KOS, Telephone: 22420 26738
A family taverna run by 'Dimitri' (husband of hotel nefeli's nikki) serving traditional greek fare in a very pleasent atmosphere. The helpings on each plate being almost 'too much' - but not quite!
Address: 7, Psaron Street, Kos Town . Telephone: 22420 22609
Address: 7, Psaron Street, Kos Town . Telephone: 22420 22609
This is our chosen accommodation for Pedigreeart's summer holidays and we could not ask for better! The Hospitality we are shown from Nikki, Nikos and all the staff is superb.
We book direct with them!
Check out the Hotel's main site
We book direct with them!
Check out the Hotel's main site
Whenever we are in Kos town, we always go to see 'Venus' - situated in 'the lanes' this business has many fine examples of hand made jewellery, much purchased by ourselves, these premises are well worth a visit.
Address: 17, Ifestou Str, Kos Island Greece Telephone: 22420 25016
Address: 17, Ifestou Str, Kos Island Greece Telephone: 22420 25016
In the hill village of Upper Pyli at the centre of the island is where you will find the 'Artists Studio' where Pressed Flowers, Ceramic Art, Sculptures and Exclusive handmade Silver and Gold Jewellrey is produced. Situated next to the Agios Nikolaos Church.
The studio is open every day from 09.00-20.00/Sunday until19.00
Address: Postbox 346, Pyli, Kos 85300, Greece Tel: 0030 2242041745
The studio is open every day from 09.00-20.00/Sunday until19.00
Address: Postbox 346, Pyli, Kos 85300, Greece Tel: 0030 2242041745
check out our 'Main Site'
Prion (saw), Another name of the higher mountain of Cos (846m.) Known in the ancient times with the name Oromedon or Dikaios who given from Plinios the mountain look like a handsaw.
This newly opened cafe is owned and run by our friends Judy and Paul Stamos.
Situated just outside the village of Zia (which is in the middle of the island) the property was built from the ground up by Paul and serves snacks and drinks! - which is exactly what is required on a very warm greek day , half way up a mountain side.
We spent a pleasent evening sitting with our hosts sipping drinks and watching the spectacular sunset over the island of Kalymnos.
Address: Zia, Kos - Greece, Telephone: 22420 68204
Situated just outside the village of Zia (which is in the middle of the island) the property was built from the ground up by Paul and serves snacks and drinks! - which is exactly what is required on a very warm greek day , half way up a mountain side.
We spent a pleasent evening sitting with our hosts sipping drinks and watching the spectacular sunset over the island of Kalymnos.
Address: Zia, Kos - Greece, Telephone: 22420 68204
Run by a dutch 'lady' (Nanny) this shop sells handmade jewellery and ceramics of very unusual designs, we normally visit when we are on holiday - make a few purchases for ourselves and the home. Well worth the jouney!
Address: Zia Kos Telephone: (0242) 69755
Address: Zia Kos Telephone: (0242) 69755
...see 'local' site