In the northwestern part of the Cyclades, a breath away from Athens, rests the island of Kea or Tzia as the Franks and Venetians conquerors renamed it. Kea does not reveal directly and easily its treasures. Apart from the beautiful blue waters and beaches, Kea has many hidden beautiful sites. You can find some of them through the graphical Ioulida, cosmopolitan Vourkari and cobbled paths.
HOW TO GET TO KEAFerry boats depart from the port of Lavrio and the trip duration is about 1 hour. Other ferry boats connect the island of Kea with the rest of the islands in Cyclades.
HOW TO GET AROUND IN KEAAs soon as you arrive to the port of Kea, you will find buses and taxi to take you to your destination. If you choose, you can also rent a car for your transportation needs.
WHAT TO TRYTraditional sweets, nougat, honey, almond sweets, sausages, loza and paspala (spicy pork pieces), sour (a type of cheese), and of course the famous wine made in the island of Kea named mavroudi.
• Port of Lavrio: +30 22920 25249
• Kea Coast Guard: +30 22880 21344
• Lavrio Ferry Boat Office: +30 22920 26777
• Kea Ferry Boat:
+30 22880 21435 www.praktoreiokeas.gr
• The footpaths of Kea:
www.destinationkea.com
• Kea Police: +30 22880 21100
• Kea Municipality : +30 22880 22221
• Medical Center: +30 22880 22200
• Tourist Office: +30 22880 21500
• Rent a Car "Leon":
+30 22880 21898 www.rentacarkea.gr
Ioulida (Downtown): 5.5 km
Vourkari: 1.5 km
Beaches: (organized with easy access)
Korissia: 400 m
Gialiskari: 500 m
Otzias: 5.5 km
Ioulida (Downtown): 5.5 km
Vourkari: 1.5 km
Beaches: (organized with easy access)
Korissia: 400 m
Gialiskari: 500 m
Otzias: 5.5 km
