The main beach of the settlement is quite large, organized and crowded.
Archives
Otzias
The longest beach in Kea, sandy and family friendly, is located at the village of the same name.
Kea
Covered in myths and history, modernized yet unspoiled. Kea is also an excellent weekend destination for Athenians.
Try the delicious local types of cheese
If you are a cheese lover, you should definitely try skotiri, kefalotyri and myzithra, three of the delicious local types of cheese.
Odysseas Elytis Theatre
If you’ve had enough of bar-hopping, this open air amphitheatric venue will enchant you. Set at the hilltop in Chora, every summer it hosts many cultural events, while it offers magnificent views of the island and the Aegean Sea.
More ancient history
In Paleokastro (aka “Old Castle”), the remains of a byzantine castle and the beautiful church of Panagia Paleokastritissa – the views from the hilltop where it’s set are truly fascinating. Also, in Homer’s Tomb, the ruin of an ancient tomb that is said to be Homer’s, set in the area of Plakoto.
Skarkos early Cycladic settlement
An important archaeological site, awarded for its exemplary restoration, that dates back in 2.800 BC. Its findings can be seen at the Archaeological Museum in Chora.
Panagia Gremniotissa
Located in a steep rocky spot at the highest point of Ios’ Chora, this church offers remarkable views of the Aegean.
The Mills
Chora, Greek cuisine
The Nest
Chora, Greek and international cuisine