Vourkari, Kea:
The little harbour of Vourkari is a 10 - 15 minutes walk from the house and a delightful place popular with the yachting crowd. Although there is no beach in Vourkari itself, the lovely sandy beach at Gialiskari with its recommended beach taverna is less than a 15 minute walk away. Vourkari has quite a buzzy nightlife and there are several good tavernas and a couple of trendy bars. There is also a mini-market and a couple of arts and crafts shops.
Otzias Bay, Korissia, Ioulis:
Otzias Bay and Korissia are only a ten minute drive from the house (there is a local bus service) and the pretty island capital Ioullis is a further 15 minutes up the mountain (there is a local bus service). The Otzias Bay has a long stretched sandy beach with a lagoon section that makes it ideal for swimming for families with small children. Unlike others, Kea remains a quaint, low profile, rugged island, with few tourists, and an abundance of pristine beaches, beautiful blue-green waters, and ancient cobblestone marked foot-paths, bird-watching nature reserves, few hotels and mostly, privately owned houses. Seasonally or permanently, to relax and enjoy, Kea boasts known names of the Greek and international jet-set in business, law, science, and art, as it appeals to the discerning visitor who seeks tranquillity, authenticity and a genuinely Aegean environment.
Useful Telephone Numbers:
Emergencies: 166
Infirmary/First Aid: 22880-22200
Pharmacy Ioulida: 22880-22277
Pharmacy Korissia: 22880-22000
Fire: 199
Police - Emergency: 100
Police – Kea: 22880-21100
General Information: 22880-21150
Tourist Office: 22880-21500
Port Authority of Kea: 22880-21344
Archeological Museum: 22880-22079
