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Kea, Greece

Kea, also known as Tzia and in antiquity Keos, is a Greek island in the Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea. Kea is part of the Kea-Kythnos regional unit.

Type City

Why go

  • Greek island in the Aegean Sea.

History

Kea, also known as Tzia and in antiquity Keos, is a Greek island in the Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea. Kea is part of the Kea-Kythnos regional unit.

Getting there by ferry

Λιμάνι Μακρονήσου
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
Outdoor
Kythnos - Kea
Ferry route
Outdoor
Lavrio - Kythnos
Ferry route
Outdoor
Lavrio - Kea
Ferry route
Outdoor
Syros - Kythnos
Ferry route
Outdoor

Restaurants & places to go

Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · facebook.com
Indoor
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-12:00 Features: outdoor seating · Kea, 84002 · tokampikea.gr
Indoor
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · kalofagadon.gr
Indoor
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · spathi.gr
Indoor
Restaurant · restaurant · 84002 · instagram.com
Indoor

22 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Kea, Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Λιμάνι Μακρονήσου, 20 km); routes include Kythnos - Kea, Lavrio - Kythnos, Lavrio - Kea.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kea, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.