Guidebook for Kea
Food Scene
Rolandos is my favorite eatery. Rolandos came from Corfu and opened his restaurant almost 20 years ago. Value for money on the right hand side of Ioulis main square.
37 locals recommend
Ioulis
Rolandos is my favorite eatery. Rolandos came from Corfu and opened his restaurant almost 20 years ago. Value for money on the right hand side of Ioulis main square.
Filippos is right above the harbor, enjoying sunset views and offering meat dishes at good prices. Kebab, fried zucchini chips coupled with a humongous patio ideal for families with children
Fotimari
Filippos is right above the harbor, enjoying sunset views and offering meat dishes at good prices. Kebab, fried zucchini chips coupled with a humongous patio ideal for families with children
Nice beach, surrounded by houses and a friendly taverna lying on top of the stairs. Shadow provided by pine trees.
Kampi
Nice beach, surrounded by houses and a friendly taverna lying on top of the stairs. Shadow provided by pine trees.
If you visit Poles/Karthaia, it might make sense to stop for a bite in Kato Meria at "Simos" tavern - the only one - on the way back. Favorite place of locals. They also serve rooster...
11 locals recommend
Kato Meria
If you visit Poles/Karthaia, it might make sense to stop for a bite in Kato Meria at "Simos" tavern - the only one - on the way back. Favorite place of locals. They also serve rooster...
Everything Else
Beach bar offering one umbrella and two chaises longues for 10 euros. More than half of the beach is not gentrified. The music of the recently established beach bar is not loud. Very enjoyable.
39 locals recommend
Spathi
Beach bar offering one umbrella and two chaises longues for 10 euros. More than half of the beach is not gentrified. The music of the recently established beach bar is not loud. Very enjoyable.
Afternoon beach volley games take place in August. If you are a fan, try not to miss it. Decent taverna, close by, small grocery store within walking distance. Affordable umbrellas and chaise longues
19 locals recommend
Pisses
Afternoon beach volley games take place in August. If you are a fan, try not to miss it. Decent taverna, close by, small grocery store within walking distance. Affordable umbrellas and chaise longues
Ligia
Great, petite, beach, protected by winds.
This road is taking you to Xyla beach, few kilometers down the road from Melissaki. Western oriented view, great sunsets, way overpriced umbrellas and chaise longues at 12 euros! Bring your umbrella.
Melissaki
This road is taking you to Xyla beach, few kilometers down the road from Melissaki. Western oriented view, great sunsets, way overpriced umbrellas and chaise longues at 12 euros! Bring your umbrella.
Entertainment & Activities
aka Coca Cola Resort. I am not fond of organized beaches, yet having small kids you look for shallow waters and amenities. If the bar music is not loud, you will pull it through. When windy, good spot
30 locals recommend
Koundouros
aka Coca Cola Resort. I am not fond of organized beaches, yet having small kids you look for shallow waters and amenities. If the bar music is not loud, you will pull it through. When windy, good spot
Easy reachable by car, kid friendly beach, part of it organized, taverna (a bit pricey), when strong winds avoid, beach volley, gets crowded on weekends, nothing exceptional but enjoyable
24 locals recommend
Otzias
Easy reachable by car, kid friendly beach, part of it organized, taverna (a bit pricey), when strong winds avoid, beach volley, gets crowded on weekends, nothing exceptional but enjoyable
Essentials
Best place to buy fresh produce and wine is the grocery store "Eklekton" located 300 meters away from the harbor heading towards Ioulis. Two years old, easy to park with a playground by the entrance
20 locals recommend
Coressia
Best place to buy fresh produce and wine is the grocery store "Eklekton" located 300 meters away from the harbor heading towards Ioulis. Two years old, easy to park with a playground by the entrance
Sightseeing
Breathtaking views of Andros, Kithnos, Syros, Gyaros, and Tinos. The church of Ag. Simeon sits on top of a hill reachable by a curvy dirt road. Worth visiting and enjoying the views on a clear day.
Agios Simeon
Breathtaking views of Andros, Kithnos, Syros, Gyaros, and Tinos. The church of Ag. Simeon sits on top of a hill reachable by a curvy dirt road. Worth visiting and enjoying the views on a clear day.
This is the spot where you park the car to take the 45 min trail taking you to the classical remnants of Poles. The temple of Apollo sits on a cliff in between two gorgeous beaches. Go skinny dipping!
Stavroudaki
This is the spot where you park the car to take the 45 min trail taking you to the classical remnants of Poles. The temple of Apollo sits on a cliff in between two gorgeous beaches. Go skinny dipping!
Visit the monastery. Classic, byzantine, timeless and the uber-friendly priest will make you feel home. Panoramic views of the Euboia, Andros, and Tinos islands. Reachable by road.
9 locals recommend
Kastriani
Visit the monastery. Classic, byzantine, timeless and the uber-friendly priest will make you feel home. Panoramic views of the Euboia, Andros, and Tinos islands. Reachable by road.
Walking trail to the fresh water spring "Flea". Don't forget to make stop at Mr. Michail's house/museum. He has single-handedly restored a medieval water mill, dating back to the Frankish occupation.
Milopotamos
Walking trail to the fresh water spring "Flea". Don't forget to make stop at Mr. Michail's house/museum. He has single-handedly restored a medieval water mill, dating back to the Frankish occupation.
Site of a small church and of the remnants of a Byzantine/Frankish tower. Small detour from the road leading to Koundouros, worth visiting if history is part of your playbook.
Agia Marina, Kea
Site of a small church and of the remnants of a Byzantine/Frankish tower. Small detour from the road leading to Koundouros, worth visiting if history is part of your playbook.
Drinks & Nightlife
The nightlife spot and marina of Kea. Are you looking for a 50ish divorcée? a recent widower? a stranded lonely sailor? or for 20 somethings? Vourkari has it all. Mostly on weekends and during August.
36 locals recommend
Vourkari
The nightlife spot and marina of Kea. Are you looking for a 50ish divorcée? a recent widower? a stranded lonely sailor? or for 20 somethings? Vourkari has it all. Mostly on weekends and during August.