Villas on Kea
Travel guide
Our guide to Kea
Under-the-radar Kea is imbued with a pure Hellenic atmosphere that is perhaps at its strongest at the 8th-century BCE archaeological site of Karthaia, which rises above a pair of idyllic sandy beaches.
Getting there
Fly to Athens, then take a ferry from Lavrio (1hr - 1hr10).
Good to know
- Surface area: 150km2 (approx)
- Population: 2,500 (approx)
- Must-see sight: the 8th-century BCE archaeological site of Karthaia, complete with theatre and Doric temple
- A taste of Kea: try some loza (cured ham), ksino and kopanisti (cheeses), and some red mavroudi wine
- Scuba sights: the wrecks of the Greek steamer Patris, the French ocean liner Burdigala, and HMHS Britannic
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"Get your scuba diving and snorkelling gear ready for an adventure! More experienced divers can explore three major shipwrecks, while for those who prefer to stay a little closer to the surface, Koundouros Reef is a magical spot of vibrant underwater life."
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