Tag: KEA Beaches

If you are looking for a nearby island getaway from Athens, you might want to consider Kea, also known as Tzia. This island boasts a stunning landscape and a variety of Kea beaches to suit every taste. The easiest way to get to Kea is by taking a ferry from Lavrion Port, which will get you there in an hour. You can also catch a ferry from Piraeus, but it will take longer and you might have to make a stop at another Cycladic island, such as Kythnos or Syros. ...

Tzia, or Kea, is a beautiful island in the Cyclades that is very close to Athens - you can reach it by ferry in just an hour. It has a rich and varied history, which is reflected in its different names - it was known as Hydrousa in ancient times for its abundant water sources, and as Tzia during the Turkish occupation for its resemblance to a goat. But this last name is also the one that has most captured its essence, as it reveals its wild and charming character. ...