The beautiful Cycladic island of Kea (Tzia) with its traditional settlements, cobbled streets, archaeological treasures and wonderful beaches is waiting to offer you a dream vacation.
This Cycladic island stands out from the other islands of the Cyclades because in several areas it is lush green, full of beautiful trees as well as rare plant species. Of course, the beaches of the island do not go back in beauty. Spathi, Psathi, Orkos, Gialiskari, Treis Ammoudies are just a few of the beaches you should visit in Kea. If you are a fan of diving, you will surely be enchanted by the seabed of Kea.
Kea is the closest island of the Cyclades to Attica and an ideal destination for holidays, especially for weekends and holidays. There are frequent ferry services to Kea from Piraeus as well as the nearby islands. The route from Lavrio to Kea and specifically to the port of Korissia takes only 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Kea is an island with a strong relief, but also fertile soil. Its traditional architecture is an example of simple architectural expression while it is sensitively integrated into a landscape of unparalleled natural beauty, elements that make it unique.
According to mythology, Kea was called "Hydrousa" for its many waters and dense vegetation. The myths say that the Nymphs who lived in the forests of the island left the island and since then Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, burned with its rays not only Hydrousa but all the Cyclades.
With its kilometers of coastline, Kea offers even the most demanding visitor idyllic beaches with impressive crystal clear waters: some organized, some with wild beauty, some in the heart of the summer action, some secluded, some accessible by land and sea and others hidden that challenge the visitor to explore them.
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