Kea (Tzia) Beaches
Swimming and sunbathing on the beaches in Kea (Tzia) is a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Around Korissia you can go to the settlement's beach and to the lovely beaches of Gialiskari, Melissaki, Xyla and Mavrambeli.

Other beautiful beaches on Kea (Tzia) Island are Orkos, Kalidonychi, Sykamia, Pisses, Spathi, Karthea, Kaliskia and Liparo.

Local Cuisine of Kea (Tzia) Island
Along the seaside and in the quaint mountain villages of Kea (Tzia) Island you can try some of the tasty local dishes such as "paspalas" (pork with eggs and tomato), "loza" (salted pork), lobster pasta, sea urchin salad, mussles and rice, mushroom pie, tomato balls, squash balls and the famous locally produced "mavro" wine.

Kea (Tzia) is a 1 hour boat trip from the Port of Lavrio , which is at close proximity to the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" . You can reach the port of Lavrio by bus from the airport and from downtown Athens, from the bus depot located next to the Green Park (Pedion tou Areos).

From the Porto Kea Suites Hotel, visitors have easy access to the following destinations:

Korissia Port: 400 meters
Korissia Beach: in front of the hotel
Gialiskali Beach: 400 meters

We have chosen the Island of Kea (Tzia), in particular Korissia, as the location for Porto Kea Suites because the town possesses all the beloved characteristics of the Cycladic Islands. The hotel is built in stone and wood that blend perfectly with the "rough" Cycladic terrain, while it is painted in white and bright shades, reproducing the colors of the slate rock of the island.

Kea (Tzia) Island is one of the loveliest holiday getaways in the Cyclades Islands Cluster, full of magnificent natural features such as valleys, hills, orchards, olive tree plantations, mountains and sandy beaches along its shores, making it the perfect destination for nature and outdoor sports aficionados, as well as those who are simply seeking a relaxing holiday spot.

Kea (Tzia) Archaeological Sites & Attractions
Kea (Tzia) Island is the perfect destination for sightseers, due to the fact that it has a long and plentiful historical background, as it was a significant meeting center of various civilizations and cultures.

Kea (Tzia) Town (otherwise known as Ioulida), located in the center of the island, has many interesting sites, such as the Leon of Ioulis (a statue carved in the rocky hillside, dated back to the Early Archaic Era), Ancient Ioulis, the 13th century medieval castle, the Agia Marina 5-storey Tower, the Monasteries of Agia Anna and Episkopi, and the Archaeological Museum.

Other significant sites of Kea (Tzia) are the Prehistoric Settlement of Agia Irini in Vourkari, the Ancient Site in Karthea, the Our Lady Kastrianis Monastery in Otzias, the view from the Profitis Ilias chapel and Ancient Poiessa in Pisses.

Kea (Tzia) Footpaths
During your stay in Kea (Tzia), we greatly recommend you explore the island and discover its charm by walking along its scenic paths. Kea (Tzia) has a total of 36 kilometers of paths, most of which are paved with stones, that lead through seaside and mountain villages, areas of natural beauty, secluded shores and impressive historical and religious sites.

The footpaths were part of the roads that connected the city-states during ancient times, allowing visitors to wander along paths were ancient inhabitants of Kea Island used to walk. Along the paths are signs that show the direction of each city-state.

The charted footpaths include the following routes:

• Ioulida – Leon – Dosonari – Diaselli – Otzias: 5,1 km
• Agios Konstantinos in Ioulida – Mylopotamos – Flea – Korissia: 3,5 km
• Ioulida – Messaria – Profitis Ilias – Astra – Ellinika – Agios Symeon – Karthea: 11,85 km
• Moni Episkopis – Sotira – Perameria – Tria Maderika – Sykamia : 4,45 km
• Katomeria – Kalodouka – Pigi Vathypotamou: 3,15 km
• Stavroudaki - Pigi Vathypotamou – Karthea: 2,3 km
• Chavouna – Agios Taxiarchis – Pigadakia – Kaliskia – Karthea: 1,7 km
• Ellinika or Agios Symeon – Vrises – Agios Philippos: 4,3 km

Kea (Tzia) Oak Forests
Kea is one of the only Cycladic Islands that possesses Royal Oak forests. The trees grow all across the central and eastern parts of the island. The Royal Oaks used to play a major role in the island's everyday life, as many of the inhabitants were tanners and used the fruit of the trees in their profession. Much of the forest land was destroyed and as a result the Royal Oak forests of Kea are now a protected area.

Contact the following ferry boat lines for information about boat schedules to Kea Island and passenger booking:

• Goutos Lines: +30 22920 26777 or +30 22880 21920
• Marmari Express: +30 22920 26200 or +30 22880 21435