About Kea
Kea, also known as Tzia, is the “gate of the Cyclades”, the closest Cycladic island to Attica. It is a small earthly paradise that retains its own identity. With its rich historical and cultural tradition, but also its natural beauty, Kea is always hospitable and rewards even the most demanding visitors.
Ioulida, its capital, is one of the most picturesque places of the Cyclades. It is built high, amphitheatrically on the ridge of three hills. You will see her from afar welcoming you as your boat enters the port. Get ready for a walk in a fairytale settlement. Traditional white houses with reddish tiled roofs, wooden and stone roofs, cobbled alleys, white whitewashed stairs, churches and scattered graphic shops.
Some of the sights you can see in Ioulida are the medieval castle, the neoclassical City Hall building, the Lion of Kea, a lion carved in natural rock and the Archaeological Museum.
Karthea is the most important archeological site of the island. The descent and the tour are unforgettable, unique experiences. The landscape is stunning with its unspoiled beauty while the ancient monuments of temples and theater travel you centuries back in time.
The bay of Agios Nikolaos is one of the largest and safest natural ports in the Mediterranean. Inside this bay is the main port of the island, Korissia, but also Vourkari, a smaller picturesque port. Their traditional alleys host many beautiful shops and several good options for food and entertainment.
On the rich coastline of the island you will find idyllic beaches with impressive crystal clear waters, organized or isolated with wild natural beauty.
Kea has a very interesting seabed, so it is a unique destination for lovers of diving tourism. Diving in the four major shipwrecks lying at its bottom is an exciting experience.
Leaving Kea, together with the memories take some of its taste. Thyme honey, pastel, desserts, herbs and spices, cheeses, sausages, nuts, liqueurs and of course do not forget the local wine with the characteristic taste and color, Mavroudi.
Beaches
In Kea you will find beaches almost along the entire coastline of the island. Although some are difficult to reach by land, it is very easy to reach them by boat.
Koundouros is one of the most popular beaches in Tzia. It is a relatively secluded beach. An excellent sandy beach awaits you there, with golden sand, relatively shallow blue waters and a very beautiful Cycladic location. It has a south orientation and is organized with a bar-restaurant, umbrellas and sunbeds, while it also has a blue flag.
Xyla is one of the most beautiful beaches of Tzia with relatively deep blue-green waters, sand and gravel and a wonderful view of Makronisos! The sunset from Xyla is enchanting!
Sykamia is a magical bay with fantastic colors and crystal clear waters. The huge tamarisk trees in the center of the beach are its characteristic.
Otzias is the most characteristic beach of Tzia. It has a circular shape and is connected to the sea by a narrow strip of water. It is fully organized and protected from the wind in all seasons.
Poisses beach is located on the edge of a verdant valley with olive groves that ends at a large sandy beach with tamarisk trees. Its orientation is west, it is often caught by the wind but it offers an unobstructed view of the sunset.
