Kea

Kea can only be reached by ferry from Lavrio, the port of Attica. From here, ferries operate daily to “Tzia,” the island’s local name. The crossing to Korissia, the island’s harbor town, takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Kea covers an area of around 120 km² and, with just under 3,000 inhabitants, is one of the more sparsely populated islands of the Cyclades.

The history of the island dates back to between 4000 and 2800 BC, while its golden age was during the 5th century BC. Several historical remains can still be discovered today, including fragments of the ancient city walls of Korissia and the famous “Smiling Lion of Kea” located a few kilometers from Ioulis.

The island’s capital, Ioulis – also known as Chora – is situated on a mountain saddle and offers impressive panoramic views over the Aegean Sea. Kea’s sandy bays can be found in the north near Vourkari and Otzias, and in the southwest near Poisses and Koundouros.