Kea, also known by the name Tzia, is a different and slightly mysterious island. It is cosmopolitan, serene and peaceful at the same time, as well as rich in attractions, thanks to its long history at the cross-roads of Mediterranean life and its well-preserved archaeological sites. Kea is also blessed with an uncommon natural beauty and fabulous beaches, not to mention its famous walking paths. The more one gets to know Kea, the more one falls in love with it. The island’s inland and seaside beauty gradually engulf the senses and one becomes bewitched by its charm. Perhaps its best feature is that it lies only one hour by ferry away from the port of Lavrion, just a short drive south of Athens’ Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.