Beach, Biking, Boating, Childrens Playground, Cinema, Fishing, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Night Club, Restaurant, Sailing, Shopping
Two nearby beaches (Yialiskari and Otzias) are ideal for swimming, scuba, sunbathing and relaxation. You will enjoy long walks early in the morning and late in the afternoon where you can really appreciate the beauty of the island. The picturesque capital of the island Chora, is perched on top of the island with spectacular views of the Aegean Sea. In Chora, you will find several caffès, restaurants serving traditional dishes, souvenir shops, and an outdoor movie house. It is very popular among the locals to watch the sunset over the Aegean Sea from the terrace of the Panorama pastry & coffee shop.
In the outskirts of Chora, there is Kea’s very popular sight of the Lion of Kea or Liondas. This is an imposing archaic sculpture of a lion that according to mythology chaesed away the nymphs of the island, causing many ravages. According to the myth, this lion was sent by the gods, because they were jealous of Kea's beauty.