island in the Cyclades, Greece
Kea is an island in Greece. Generally quiet and rustic, its proximity to Athens makes it a popular destination for holidaying Greeks.
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Kea can be reached from Lavrio on the Greek mainland by ferry. The ferry takes around 1 hour, runs several times per day (more frequently in summer), and is able to transport vehicles. The ferry docks at Korissia on Kea.
Kythnos can also be reached by ferry from Kea.
The closest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, close to Athens on the Greek mainland.
A road network links the various towns on the island together, and cars may be rented in the port of Korissia. The roads in the island are narrow and winding to cover the hilly terrain, and only the major roads between towns are paved. To reach some of the smaller beaches, driving on dirt roads is necessary.
The steep hills, narrow roads and hot summer of Kea make it an uncomfortable place to cycle, but some hardy travelers have been known to tour it on bike.
There is a monastery with incredible views in the northeast end of the island. There is also a nice short hike on the way there.
There are a number of Scuba diving sites close to the island, including some wrecks.
There are numerous hikes on Kea to explore, including one from Otzias to Ioulis and one from Stavroudaki, a town near the southern end of the island, to a beach. The beach also features ruins of an ancient Greek temple.
Restaurants and Taverns can be found in Ioulis, Korissia and Vourkari.
Acorn cookies are a signature snack of the island, which get their name because they are made with acorn flour. They can be found shops across the island.