Kea
Villas with soul on Kea
Our villas on Kea echo the island's serenity and off-the-beaten-track atmosphere. Some are contemporary marvels, others stylishly refurbished traditional homes - all excel when it comes to sea views, privacy and pure Cycladic harmony.
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Travel guides
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
From our local specialist
From our local specialist
"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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