After being in Athens for a week we wanted to spend the last days of our two week holiday in an island so we decided to go to Kea. The ferry only takes one hour from the south of Athens and the return ticket is quite cheap.
As we arrived with the ferry we were greated by Spiros who straight away felt like an old friend or even family. Then he waited for us to rent a car (which you will need) and showed us the way to the house which is on the other side of the island, 25 minutes away. A very nice journey around the mountains.
Spiros and Irina’s place is very special. It’s an own built house made from the rocks taken from the slope it sits in.
The view is breathtaking (450 metres altitude) and there are many places around the house to hang out in, eating, chilling, reading, listening to music.
All of this shaded and protected from the blazing hot Greek sun.
We loved having our breakfast under the maple tree looking at the chain of islands visible far out in the sea.
After the sun goes down and when it gets dark the sky lits up with a million stars and we were able to see Milkyway like never before.
Kea is a beautiful island, great for hiking and there are many trails that lead you to deserted beaches and remote places. Bring suitable foot wear.
This experience will always be with us and we hope to go back one day.