Passengers who take the ferry to Kea or else Tzia, are going to arrive in the closest to Athens island of the Cycladic group, known for its untouched charm!
The latest years, Kea which is also known as Tzia, has become a popular tourist destination especially for those who live in or close to the capital of Greece, Athens. Due to the fact that it abstains only 23 kilometers from the port of Lavrio, the island constitutes an ideal stop for weekends or even for a day trip, starting from the morning and returning at night.
It is worth mentioning that Kea has almost untouched nature and clean beaches which makes it ideal for a perfect and relaxing vacation. Furthermore, the island is famous for its plenty of organized hiking trails throughout the whole area and this is the reason that it is an attraction for explorers and mountain bikers as well from all around the world.
Tzia island belongs to the Cyclades, it is the 6th biggest between them in expanse by covering an area of 131.693 km2 and has a population of around 2.400 permanent inhabitants. It's most crowded places where shops, restaurants and cafes are situated, are the port of Kea in Korissia, the center of the island called Ioulida and Bourkari which is also the most expensive one.
Have everything planned and make your booking with a ferry to Kea in advance so as to be organized and enjoy a perfect summer holiday.