KEA TRAVEL GUIDE

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BEACHES

Pisses

The beach at Pisses is considered the best beach on the island. The beach itself is in a valley of fruit trees, cypress trees and flowers as well as farms. It is a sandy beach with very clear waters.

Gialiskari

Galiaskari is the most popular beach on Kea. There is a small forest here with plenty of shade and it is a safe place for snorklers to explore the coast. The beach is in a cove within the large bay of Korissia and so, unless the weather is extremely bad, the sea is calm.

Koundouros

Koundouros is one of many small sandy beaches which follow the coast beyond Pisses. There are rooms to rent here and tavernas and it is well protected from the north wind. During the weekends many yachts from the mainland come here.

Orchos

The beach at Orchos has no tavernas and because of the length of the terrifying road you have to travel on to reach it, is usually empty of people but if you have a jeep, a motorbike that is already beaten up or money for a round-trip taxi ride, the beach is well worth the visit, especially if you are looking for that perfect secluded and romantic beach that many people have in mind when they come to Greece.

Kampi

The beach of Kampi is in a quiet gulf with sand and trees that grant you plenty of shade. It is worth staying until the evening to enjoy the beautiful sunsets.

Spathi

The beach of Sparthi is located in the north east part of the island. It is an extensive beach with golden sand and deep blue waters.

Otzias

The beach at Otzias is bordered by trees and extends for about 700 meters. There is a small village on the east side of the bay and a couple tavernas and coffee shops on the beach. During the high season there are wind-surfers and paddle boats which can be rented too. The bay itself was a port in classical times and the ruins of some harbour facilities can still be seen.