Greek routes. Kea Island
Unlike most Greek islands Kaya is in close proximity k, therefore very popular among the Greeks. But, despite such an advantageous location, Kaya- not exactly a tourist island, suitable for tours to Greece. There are no usual entertainments on the island, and there is absolutely no night life. But for quiet time, sunbathing and leisurely walks, Keya is perfect.
How to get to the island
So, you can get to the island from Lavrio by sea in just an hour. In the summer season, ships go to Kay and back 6-7 times a day. And from Athens before Lavrio There is a regular bus service starting at 5 am. Ferries arrive in town Korissia, which is a rather noisy port town. However, none of the vacationers here tend to stay close to the port. Although the lower part ( Kato Korissia) is quite suitable for accommodating tourists.
On Kee many different types. Literally a minute's walk from the port is the central hotel of the island with a twenty-year history - "Corissia". Around it there are shops, taverns and national Greek cafeterias - ouzerias, which serve ouzo and other strong drinks, accompanied by various “mesedes” (snacks). In such cafes you can order local thick coffee or cold coffee with airy foam - frappe.
Almost 2 thousand inhabitants live on the island. Basically, in addition to the tourism business, they are engaged in the cultivation of olives, so it is quite possible to buy good rustic olive oil here. Recent years Kee Russian speech is heard more and more often. Firstly, our tourists appreciated relaxing holiday in these places , and, secondly, not so long ago offers of houses and apartments on the island appeared on the real estate market .
The cost of a holiday on the island of Kea
Due to the fact that the holiday is on Kee is not considered fashionable and, rather, closer to agritourism; prices for services here are lower than at. For example, a vacation costs much more - from hotel prices to prices for food and entertainment. Moreover, in the villages Kei you can rent rooms with a kitchenette and cook yourself, which will allow you to save significantly .
Beaches of Kea Island
Kei are located in small bays. A real pleasure from meeting the sea in the village Yaliskari many travelers note: clean and calm water, soft sand and a very comfortable bottom without any troubles such as jellyfish or sea urchins . The bays are also good Pisses, Iulida, Koundouros. All the villages are located a short distance from each other, so choosing a suitable place to relax is not difficult. In addition, there is the possibility of accommodation in campsites, which usually have a swimming pool on site.
Sights of the island of Kea
Naturally, on the territory Kei has its own ancient ruins, interesting historical monuments- remains of a Venetian fortress, ruins ancient settlement in the town Odzias, an incredible sculpture of a lion carved from the rock - the animal appears to have been guarding the island since the 5th century BC. Of course, it is worth visiting the local archaeological museum, which houses a unique exhibition of various artifacts.
Also Kaya famous for its hiking trails. Here you can enjoy a walk through the mountainous terrain, entwined with streams, stone paths created by nature and admire the extraordinary flora of the island.
Of course for active rest Tours to France with children may be more suitable due to the greater presence of the benefits of civilization. But also Kea has earned its attention for its beauty, hospitality, delicious dishes and special Greek flavor, which can be felt in every corner of the island. .
Kea is the closest of the islands of the archipelago to the mainland, and there are especially many guests here in August - these are mainly Athenians, arriving with entire families and throughout the year on weekends. However, only a few of the coastal resorts are exposed to metropolitan influences, and the central part of the island is calm, although further inland apartments and villas become increasingly expensive and the taverns are not nearly as good as you might expect (and essentially no nightlife! ) - but this is because visitors prefer to be content with self-service.
On weekdays, with the exception of August, Kea should be most liked by those who like to wander along rural roads: the shores are rocky and almost impassable, and in the center of the island there are oak and almond groves. In ancient times, the island was named Keos and four cities flourished on it, thanks to its well-located and therefore strategically important harbor. Kea retained its importance until the 19th century, when Syros became the main Greek port.
Tourists are attracted by the sea and especially by the abundance of sea transport: regular (during the high season) flights of ferries and high-speed ships connect Kea with the mainland port of Lavrion (1.5 hours by bus to Athens). In addition, there are (less frequent) catamarans and ferries to and from. The port in Lavrion is expanding, so transport should be getting better, but you will have to find out the details at the port itself, since agents in Athens usually do not sell tickets to Kea.
The small northern port of Corissia, which welcomes ferries and hydrofoils, has fallen victim to uneven expansion. If you don't like what you see when you get off the pier, try taking a bus to Pisses (16 kilometers), Odzias (6 kilometers) or Iulida (6 kilometers). Buses usually meet arriving flights, and the island has a regular timetable in July and August, but at other times of the year public transport sometimes elusive. There are taxis on the island and several motorbike rentals in the port, both of which are more expensive than on neighboring islands.
A modest tourist information desk opens sporadically, but the Mouzaki agency next door is only an agent for the Marmary Express to Lavrion and can't help you with anything else. Meltemi is the general agency for all ferries, including the Myrina Express and Makedon ferries to Lavrion of Goutos Lines. The quality of housing is average, all year round near the port there is a cozy Karthea, which has only single rooms, you can stay in the hospitable Nikitas guesthouse with simple comfortable studios inland from the shore along the river bed and to the right along the stream.
Near the western end of the beach on the road to Vourkari is the comfortable Hotel Brilliante Zoi (or Lameri Zoi), with quiet rear-facing rooms set back from the road. A little further on is the cool, modern Keos Katoikies, which is positioned to offer views of the bay. For food, you can visit several unremarkable taverns that serve ordinary Greek food at inflated prices. It is pleasant to swim on the small Yaliskari beach, bordered by eucalyptus trees, between Korissia and Vourkari. Yialiskari offers rooms near the beach; the price-quality ratio is much better.
Beach bar-cafe Tastra serves as a sort of nightlife hub on the island, luring night owls away from the much more crowded Korissia and Iulida. Vourkari, a couple of kilometers to the north-east, is more compact and certainly more attractive than Korissia, and is especially favored by yachtsmen. Fresh seafood is served in several taverns, including the country-famous Giannis Maroulis and Konstantina Marouli, but there is also a very good ouzeri - Strofi tou Mimi - where the road turns into the interior of the island, towards Odzias. Apart from a few unremarkable bars, nightlife here, as on the island in general, boils down to socializing in taverns after all the plates have long been empty.
After another 4 kilometers, passing the excavations of the ruins of the Minoan palace of Ayia Irini, located on the peninsula that closes the main harbor from the north, you will find yourself in Odzias, with a small beach that is slightly better than in Korissia, although less protected from the prevailing winds here. In Odzias there are only a couple of taverns and a few apartments for rent. The only active monastery on the island is Panagia Kastriani from the 18th century, an hour’s walk from Odzias along a dirt road. From here, in a two-hour pleasant walk, you reach the capital of the island, the town of Iulida.
Ancient Greek city of Iulida on the island of Kea
Iulis (ancient Julis), or Chora, is proud that the poets Simonides and Bacchylides, who became famous in the 5th century BC, were born here. Numerous tiled roofs, neoclassical buildings and winding flagstone paths are typical of Cycladic villages, but Ioulida, very beautifully located in an amphitheater between the hills, is the most architecturally interesting village on the island and the most convenient base from which to explore it. Accordingly, in last years it has suffered an “invasion” of bars and bistros, very lively in August and on weekends, but the rest of the time it is quiet, especially since there is no traffic on the narrow streets.
A paved road leads from Carissia to Ioulis, but you can also walk along a stone path that connected both villages in the ancient times of the island’s prosperity. The Archaeological Museum (Tuesday-Sunday 8:30-15:00; free) exhibits a surprisingly diverse range of finds from the four city-states of ancient Kea, although the best exhibits have long been in . Those lower outskirts of the city stretch over the hill to the Kastro - a dilapidated Venetian fortress, partly built from the stones of the ancient Temple of Apollo.
After a 15-minute walk northeast along the path in the direction of the Panagia Kastriani monastery, you will find yourself at the Lion of Kei - a sculpture carved into the rock: its length is 6 meters and its height is 3 meters. There are steps leading up to the sculpture, but the lion makes a stronger impression at some distance away. In addition to the post office and bank branch, you can stay here, for example, at the attractive Serie Hotel. The food and drink options are generally better than in Corissia, however many are closed during the low season. Piatsa, which is at the entrance to lower city, behind the car park, offers a variety of delicious dishes, and above, on the platia, Rolando’s offers a large selection of fish dishes, which are especially good with the ubiquitous ouzo.
Meat lovers should feast next door at To Kalofagadhon. The panorama fully lives up to its name: it’s nice not only to drink coffee and cake here, but also to admire the sunset. The city center once had a vibrant nightlife scene, but now everything closes early, although the people of Ioulida have elected Andonakis Zoulos, one of the most in-demand artists of Greek traditional music, as mayor, so you have a reason to stop by the town hall and wonder when and where the next one will be. once the mayor speaks. Full-scale evenings of bouzouki music are not uncommon in bars, cafes and taverns, both in the city itself and in the port (in Corissia).
Southern part of the island of Kea
About 8 kilometers southwest of Ioulis (the route follows ruts and paths or mostly paved roads) stands the very impressive, if crumbling, Hellenistic watchtower of Agia Marina, on the site of a small 19th-century monastery. Beyond this, the highway skirts a very beautiful cultivated valley near the village of Pisses and then leads to a vast and poorly developed beach. There are two taverns and a pleasant Kea campsite, with good turf, which also rents out studios, away from the sea. The best tavern is To Akroyiali: a good selection of dishes and decent house wines, as well as rooms for rent upstairs.
After Pisses the asphalt ends, but the continuation of the road to the south leads after 5 kilometers to the sheltered bay of Koundouros, favored by yachtsmen. Here, behind the largest of several coves with sandy shores similar to the beach at Pisses, there is a tavern. The luxurious Kea Beach Hotel occupies its own headland and entices guests with tennis courts, a swimming pool and a village of fake windmills, which are actually houses for vacationers.
On the southern edge of the bay, Saint George Bungalows offers decent, well-maintained accommodation at very reasonable prices, and its tavern is definitely worth a visit. Another 2 kilometers south in Kambi, there is also a good tavern at the cute little beach - To Kambi. Apart from very meager remains ancient city Piessa next to Pisses, the only visible evidence of the antiquity of Kea and its importance in the ancient era are the remains of the temple of Apollo in the ancient city of Carthea, on the south-eastern edge of the island, on the shore above the Bay of Poles.
There you will also find a magnificent deserted double beach, the easiest way to get to which is by boat, otherwise you will have to spend three hours on a roundabout path from the village of Stavroudaki, which is slightly off the dirt road connecting Koundouros, Havuna and Kato Merya. Traveling by motorcycle or scooter along the road between Pisses and Kato Merya, it is worth going down from the top of the island to Iulida: the Kato-Meria-Iulida section is paved, and along the way you will have time to admire beautiful views with thousands of majestic oak trees - this is the most characteristic Kei.
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Closest to mainland Greece Kea Island, or as it is also called Keos, has long become a favorite “sea suburb” of the Greek capital Athens. On weekends, and especially in the summer, Athenians and other Greeks come here to relax and admire the picturesque coastline, which is all strewn with luxurious villas, drink a glass of good wine in one of the island’s taverns, and just be in silence, because Kea has no stormy nightlife at all. life. This area also attracts scuba diving enthusiasts, because back in 1916, the passenger ship Britannic, the younger brother of the Titanic, sank off its shores. His remains still rest in the coastal waters of Kea Island.
And in winter time on Kea Island outdoor enthusiasts come to wander along the rocky coastline and breathe in the fresh sea air, mixed with the smell of almonds and oak trees. Local stars who seek peace and are accustomed to a measured and comfortable life also love it. And most importantly, why go somewhere far if all the benefits and pleasures are present on the island of Kea?! Everything is nearby: and beautiful beaches, and delicious fish, and farm fruits and the capital is nearby. The sunsets on the island are especially beautiful...
Korisia
Once upon a time, this small island was full of fishing villages. And today, for example, the town Korisia, has become a real northern port of the island, where hundreds of vacationers arrive by ferries and sea boats. The town itself is not very attractive due to traffic congestion.
Therefore, tourists from here immediately go on vacation to Orya Bay or Pissey Bay, or even better, to the small and well-groomed Yialiskari beach, which is located right behind the village. The attraction of the city is the ruins of the ancient city of Archea Korissos. A little further from the town there is another architectural monument - St. Mary's Tower. It was built in the 4th century BC as a defensive structure and has five floors.
Vurkarion
Just north of Korsia, just past the beach of Yialiskari, there are more attractive place- town Vurkarion. In these parts there is a port for yachts (and expensive ones), as well as many drinking establishments and taverns. Thus, in Vourkarion there is a tavern known throughout the country by Janis Maroulis and Konstantin Marouli. Local celebrities and rich people come here to try local delicacies.
Near the city you can go on an excursion to the ruins of a Minoan palace. Foreign tourists have practically never heard of this. But locals can not only tell its story, but also give a tour. There is a local gallery in the city where works of famous Greek artists are exhibited, as well as the Archaeological Park of Hagia Irene. From here you can take a walk to Cape Agios Nikolaos to the Pharos lighthouse. People come to the town on weekends to go fishing and diving.
Carpheus and Lupidas
The small village is definitely worth a visit Karfey. It is located in the east of the island and is famous archaeological sites. There are many remains of ancient Greek temples and the city itself. The Acropolis, the Temple of Apollo and the Temple of Athena deserve your attention. The latter has perfectly preserved wall frescoes and sculptures depicting the battles of the Amazons.
Very beautiful place on the island of Kea - this is an ancient town Lupida(better known as Lulis). It was built in the neoclassical style, all buildings with red tiles. Through its winding streets you can climb up an amphitheater of hills. Lupida can be called the most colorful place on the island, and also quiet. Local residents of the city are engaged in fishing and agriculture. Therefore, dinner in one of the town's taverns - the best place for a gourmet.
Iulida
Kea Island has several attractions worth visiting. Here and Venetian fortresses, and the ruins of the Antica period, and the mountain stone path, which the Greeks laid out in ancient times, is still used today. Ancient capital islands - Iulida- represents itself medieval fortress, and is located in the interior of the island of Kea. You can still see the fortress walls and castle there today. This medieval castle, better known as the Castle of Kastro, is located near the Acropolis, very large.
Kei's calling card is the famous antique statue Leo. This mythical animal is carved into a sheer rock just outside the capital. When you are in the capital, visit the Archaeological Museum, where there are exhibits and artifacts found during excavations of the Greek temples of Athena and Apollo, and other ancient sites of Kea. Admission ticket costs 3 euros, the museum is open from 8-00 to 15-00 daily.
Hotel and restaurant service on the island
Kea Island is not exactly the place to go for an all-inclusive holiday. The lifestyle and holiday on the island is completely different compared to the advanced and popular Greek islands. There are no upscale hotels here. But the service in the restaurants is top-notch, and the food itself is simply wonderful. Tourists are also amazed by the interiors of these establishments: they are completely different from each other and very stylish. Be sure to try how fish is prepared on the island, the Paspala pork dish, aromatic Black wine and homemade honey.
Beach holiday to Kea Island
There are several beaches on the island, all of them wide and sandy. Most famous beach these are the islands Fathers. He has almost round shape and dimensions are about 700 meters. The beach is all covered with golden sand. Beaches are popular among holidaymakers Koundouros and Korrisya.
The first one is often crowded; families with children relax here. Yachts are always moored off the coast, and cheerful music can be heard from taverns. Another “family” beach - Yaliskari. On the beach Gila It is not recommended to vacation with children, because the sea is too deep. But the beach itself is well equipped with straw umbrellas and wooden sun loungers.
Locals love to laze on the beach Agios Emilianos. From here you can go fishing or go scuba diving. A very quiet place where there are never winds or strong waves - the beach Liparo. This is because it is surrounded by hills.
On Pissey those who love come to relax aquatic species sports. There are campsites where you can pitch a tent or stay in a mobile home. The most romantic beach on Kea Island - Sikamia. It is wild, located in the rocks, but with snow-white sand and the purest azure sea. Favorite place youth and romantic couples.
How to get to the island
Ferries from Piraeus to the island rarely go. It is best to get here from Lavrio, because... Ferries run daily. A ticket to Kea costs about 10 euros, and the sail is only an hour. During this time you can admire uninhabited islands, picturesque landscapes and breathe the sea air. You can get from the port to the capital by regular bus or by taxi (10 euros).
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Nisos Kea. general description
A rocky, mountainous island with ridges stretching along the southeastern part. Highest point islands - the peak of Oros Ayios Ilias, 560 meters high, is located seven miles northeast of the southern tip of the island. A clearly visible landmark can be two radio masts installed in close proximity to the top.
Kea is the closest of the Cyclades islands to Attica with a population of about 2,000 inhabitants. The shores are mostly bare and rocky; between them are valleys covered with vineyards, bushes, and wild flowers. The island's steep slopes are distinguished by large stone fences that serve to enclose areas for grazing. The island has fresh groundwater, springs flow from the mountains, and there are eucalyptus and oak groves. In small bays, sheltered from the winds by rocks, there are small sandy beaches, and between them you can find underwater caves.
In recent years a large number of plots of land on the island were purchased by the Athenians for the construction of villas and apartments. The most bizarre of them can be seen in the north of the island in the Otzia area, in the west in the Melisaki area and in the southwest in the town of Kunduros. Therefore, on weekends, a huge number of yachts and boats flock from Athens to the main port of the island of Vourkari - Korissa.
Navigation and hydrographic features
The island of Kea is separated from the island of Nisos Makronisos lying to the north-west by the Steno Keas Strait, and from the island of Kithnos located to the south by the Steno Kithnos Strait, in which there is a constant south-westerly current at a speed of 2-3 knots. However, with strong northeast winds, the current speed can reach 7 knots. The Steno Keas Strait experiences heavy shipping traffic, so care and attention must be exercised when passing through the strait.
Almost all approaches to Kea, with the exception of the approach to Koundouros Bay (Kavia), are safe. When approaching Koundouros Bay, at a distance of about 2.5 cables west of the northern cape there is the Koundouros Reef (), which is not always visible. In addition, to the north of the cape there are a large number of underwater rocks. It is recommended to approach Koundouros Bay from the south.
Ioulis Kea
The main noticeable landmarks of the island can be main city Ioulis Kea (), rising 300 meters above sea level, as well as lighthouses: Ormos Ayiou Nikolaou (), Fl(2)10s32m15M - on the northern side of the bay of the same name on the approaches to Vourkari - Korissa
Lighthouse Ormos Ayiou Nikolaou
Vourkari is the main anchorage for yachts. It is located in the northeastern part of the Gulf of Ormos Ayiou Nikolaou. It is very well protected from the north-east wind by the Meltemi, but with strong westerly winds there is intense swell. In this case, it is recommended to change your parking spot and move to Korissia at the opposite end of the bay.
In Vourkari you can anchor directly in the bay, or moor stern to the quay. However, the depths near the embankment decrease sharply so that it may be necessary to use a dinghy to reach the shore. The bay itself is deep, the soil holds the anchor well, but to anchor comfortably you need to give at least 40 meters of anchor chain. In summer the anchorage is completely full, especially on weekends, so you need to arrive early to find a spot. Also, when anchored, you should keep in mind that many yachts are moored on buoys and therefore have a small turning radius in the wind. Local residents, especially restaurant and cafe owners, are always friendly and ready to help with mooring.
Vourkari embankment
There are two small shops near the embankment. You can replenish your water and electricity supplies by connecting to the water pumps on the embankment. Payment is made with special cards that can be purchased at local stores. Estimated cost cards 2.5 euros. The parking itself is free.
Korissia
Korissia is a commercial port in St. Nicholas Bay where ferries dock. However, there is the possibility of mooring for several yachts. It is better to anchor on the E side of the bay, away from the constantly maneuvering ferries. It is a lively area with several restaurants and shops. There is an excellent bakery, art gallery, and food market. On the embankment you can replenish your water and electricity supplies.
Korissia ferry pier
You can contact the dispatcher, whose name is Nikos, by phone: +30 6977-694014. Fuel (diesel and gas) can be ordered by phone: +30 22880-21400 and +30 6977-300130. You can also order an EKO tanker. Phone numbers for ordering: +30 22880-21250 Mob: +30 6987-448956.
Anchorages
Koundouros
Koundouros Bay is the second most popular anchorage on the island after Vourkari. It is well protected from northeastern winds, but if it blows from the south, parking here is very uncomfortable. In such cases, it is recommended to seek refuge in Pises Bay or Vourkari.
The best place to anchor is the northeastern part of the bay. If possible, it is recommended to place mooring lines ashore, on a rock under a small church. As in Vourkari, on weekends in the summer it is crowded and noisy from the numerous motor yachts, arrived from Athens for the weekend. Among the local attractions, there are only a couple of restaurants on the shore.
Pisses
Pisses is a small cove 2 miles north of Koundouros. It is not very well protected from meltemi, but provides some shelter from the southwest wind. The bottom is sandy, the anchor holds well. There is a small restaurant on the shore.
Poles
Poles is a beautiful bay on the southeast side of the island. It provides fairly good shelter from meltemi, but is completely exposed to south-easterly winds. In the center of the bay there is a small island connected to the shore by a shallow reef. This is the best place to stay in the east of the island. The bottom is sandy, the anchor holds well. Ruins are located on the shore of the bay ancient city Karthea (Καρθαία). It is highly recommended to visit, because... This is a place that has not yet been touched by tourists, which can only be reached on foot along a path or by landing on the shore from the sea.
Ruins of Karthea
Khalindhoniki
This is a small and very pleasant bay south of Cape Spathi on the north-eastern side of the island. Khalindhoniki provides good shelter from meltemi but is exposed to south-easterly winds. The depth for anchoring is about 5 m, the sandy soil holds the anchor well.
The bay can be crowded on weekends summer months. On the shore, you can visit the monastery on the top of the hill (about 20 minutes on foot), from where you can enjoy a magnificent view.
Orgias
This is a small bay on the N side of the island. Only for calm weather.
Cove S of Poles
Small bay south of Poles. Only for calm weather.
Attractions
The island of Kea is called the gateway to the Cyclades archipelago. It got its name in honor of the hero Keos, the son of Apollo and the nymph Rhodoessa. According to legend, Keos arrived on the island at the end of the 12th century BC, he was the leader of the Locrians who invaded here. Over its long history, the island changed its name several times. He was known as Hidroussa, Efhantis, Sirius.
The island of Kea is associated with the name of another ancient Greek hero - Aristeas. This son of Apollo and the nymph Cyrene was called by the inhabitants to the island to fight the scorching heat and drought, devoting himself to Zeus of Ikmai, the giver of dampness. Aristaeus became king of Keos. Since then, the drought has subsided thanks to the northeast wind - meltemi. Aristeas taught local residents to grow grapes, raise livestock, and extract honey.
Aristeus
In the 7-6 centuries BC, four ancient cities were founded on the island: Ioulis, Korissia, Karthaia, Poieessa.
Already in 1204, during the reign of the Byzantine Empire, the island was named Zia. This name was transformed into Tzia and the island is still known under this name.
The port of Korissia was built on the ruins of an ancient city, whose former glory is reminiscent of the remains of the Acropolis and the ruins of the Temple of Apollo on the hill of St. Sava.
The capital of the island is the city of Ioulis Kea, where there is an archaeological museum that has collected ancient artifacts found during excavations on the island. Iulida is located six kilometers from the port. This is a medieval-style fortified city. The fortress walls and castle have survived to this day.
The main attraction of the island is the famous statue of the Lion of Keos (VI century BC) carved into the rock, 1.5 km northeast of Iulida (). This work was completed around 600 BC. and is associated with the myth of the lion who expelled the nymphs from the island.
Keos lion
In ancient times, the island was inhabited by nymphs who lived in the forests near the springs. Thanks to the nymphs, the island had a humid climate; the abundance of moisture promoted plant growth. By the way, this is why one of the ancient names of the island was Hidroussa. But the nymphs were not harmless creatures. It so happened that they killed the women of the island. And this only ended when a lion appeared and drove out the nymphs, for which the gods punished the island, forcing the star Sirius to irradiate it with its deadly rays so that the water disappeared and a great drought occurred. In desperation local residents they asked for help from Apollo, who sent his son Aristeas... Well, what happened next, we already wrote a little earlier.
The island is home to the largest mill complex of the Cyclades: on the top of Mount Milo there are 26 windmills, most of which are half destroyed and used as warehouses.
And here, as on most others Greek Islands, you can find monasteries and churches, white and blue houses of villages, many taverns and restaurants, as well as picturesque landscapes, blue sea and clean beaches.
It is impossible not to mention the Ormos Ayiou Nikolaou lighthouse, which greets ships entering the hospitable harbor of Vourkari - Korissa. This lighthouse was built in 1831 on the site of the ruins of the ancient Temple of Poseidon by the French lighthouse company and is one of the oldest lighthouses in Greece and the oldest lighthouse in the Cyclades. It got its name from the chapel of Agios Nikolaos, located nearby.
Lighthouse Agios Nikolaos Kea
Not everyone knows that just a little over two miles from the island, in the Steno Keas Strait (), at a depth of 122 meters, lies the famous Britannic, the twin brother of the Titanic. On November 21, 1916, the 270-meter giant was blown up by German mines and sank a few hours later.
Britannic
So, the gates of the Cyclades are open. Having rested and refreshed, you can move on.
Materials and sources used:
Encyclopedia cruiserwiki.org, Pilot NP48 “Mediterranean Pilot. Vol.4”, “Tourist Guide Book Kea/Tzea”, Book “PUB. 113 LIST OF LIGHTS THE WEST COASTS OF EUROPE AND AFRICA, THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA, BLACK SEA AND AZOVSKOYE MORE (SEA OF AZOV)"