Visit an often overlooked Greek island holiday gem with Villas on Kea Island
The local residents still subsist mainly through fishing and agriculture, though there are some excellent facilities for tourists. Many people from Athens have made the island a holiday destination for years, and the only realy way to reach the island is by ferry from the Greek capital. A statue of the Lion of Kea, known locally as the Lionda, is one of the major landmarks, while visitors can even eschew Kea island apartments and stay in a cell of a monastery, if they visit the monks at Panagia Kastriani.
Rent Kea self catering Holiday Apartments and take a holiday off the beaten tourist track
The island is also notable as the place where the sister ship to the Titanic was sunk. HMHS Britannic, whose original purpose was to be a trans-Atlantic passenger liner, was pressed into service as a Royal Navy hospital ship during World War One. While travelling close to the island of Kea in November 1916, she was struck by either a torpedo or a German mine, sinking with the loss of 30 lives. The wreck still lies in the seas off the shores of the island. The clear blue waters off the shores of the island make it a great venue for water sports. Many visitors to Island Kea holiday rentals come here for the scuba diving and sailing on offer, while fishermen can test themselves from boats or the shoreline. Koundouros is a particularly good location for such watery activities.
Kea Island Villa Rentals - take some well deserved time off this year
Keeping hunger at bay is also not hard on this island, which has some excellent produce and cuisine to enjoy. Guests staying in Kea Island villas should make sure that they try the local pork speciality, a dish called Paspala. Sausages and the local cheeses should also be tried, and there are some mouth-watering local sweets made with honey. Other local products include crafted items such as handmade ceramics, wood and leather goods. Anyone who wants to see what Greece has to offer to visitors, but does not want to have to cope with rampant tourist commercialisation, should head for a stay in some Island Kea holiday rentals. The great food and sunshine alone should see anyone heading back to work feeling refreshed and wonderfully revived.
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What are the most popular accommodations in the area?
The most in-demand accommodations on Kea are villa and apartment rental. With 37 offers on Kea, we always find the perfect accommodation for you.
How much does it cost to stay the night?
With Casamundo, you will find vacation rentals starting from €72 on Kea. On average, accommodations on Kea will have a size of 63 m² (Apartment rental) and 103 m² (Villa).
Do you offer accommodations for traveling with a group?
We can help you find accommodations on Kea for a group. On average, the villa has space for 6 guests.
