| Reference | kea02 |
|---|---|
| Sleeps | Up to 2 |
| Bedrooms | 1 double |
| Activities | Local Culture |
| Pool | None |
| Beach | a choice of beaches in walking distance |
For those wanting a perfect beach holiday, you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere better to stay than Keos Hotel & Studios. The sandy, serene beaches of both Gialiskari and Korissia are within a five minute walk, while Korissia is within a ten minute walk.
Other than its fantastic location, the stylish stone Keos Hotel is located on the headland above the beautiful Korissia bay. Built in 2002, it is finished to extremely high standards and the air-conditioned accommodation is all finished with tiled floors and timbered ceilings.
The studios have large furnished private terraces with countryside views, and either a comfortable double bed or two single beds. They are furnished with fitted wardrobes, dressing table and small areas for drinks (with a fridge).
French doors in the rooms open onto a shaded terrace furnished with a table and chairs, and the immaculate bathrooms have a shower stall, hand basin and WC as well as a selection of complimentary toiletries.
For added value, a traditional buffet breakfast is included in the price. This may be enjoyed either on the lovely terraces overlooking the bay or in the privacy of your room. The terrace bar is also open in the evening.
On the western side of the island is Agios Nikolas Bay and deep within it lies the port of Korissia or 'Livadi' - considered to be one of the safest natural harbours in the Mediterranean.
Korissia is the port of Kea and is where ferries from the mainland arrive and leave. So even if you are not staying here, it's the first place you'll encounter when you reach the island and is well worth a stop off. With its blue domed church sitting opposite its old lighthouse, this is a delightful little harbour where a jumble of traditional houses tumble down from the surrounding hillsides to a waterfront lined with cafes, tavernas and shops.
Within easy reach of the capital town of Ioullis and the rest of Kea, Korrisia makes a great base from which to explore the island. However, if you are not inclined to stray too far, this lovely port also has a long sandy (and uncrowded) beach that stretches as far as the headland and the charming chapel of Agios Georgos - the perfect spot to while away your days before wandering back to spend a pleasurable evening over a drink and a meal in the harbour.
There is something reallly special about arriving on a Greek island by boat and this particularly applies to the island of Kea. The ferry only takes an hour and departs from the port of Lavrio on the mainland, which is an easy forty minute drive down the main highway from Athens airport.
There are plenty of direct flights to Athens from the UK and it is approximately a 3 hour journey. You can fly direct from Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow, Luton and Manchester. Carriers include:
SunIsle Holidays offer a full travel service including flights, car hire and private taxi transfers as well as apartments, hotels and villas on an accommodation-only basis.
Call 08000 911601 to speak with our travel experts who can create a personalised holiday to meet your requirements.
You can book accommodation only, or we can help you package flights, car hire or private transfers. You can find all this information on the website or call us on 08000 911 601 to discuss all your requirements.
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You can book and pay for Keos Studios online, you be given the chance to include car hire or transfers during the booking process. Alternatively call us on 08000 911 601 and we will process your booking over the telephone - there is no extra charge for personal service!
Kea's most popular sight is probably the Lion of kea, also called Lionidas. This is an imposing archaic sculpture of the lion that according to mythology chaesed away the nymphs of the island, causing many ravages. The story tells this lion was sent by the gods, because they were jealous of Kea's beauty.