Kea Beaches
Kea is an island that gets popular on summer weekends as a getaway for Athenians but it remains calm during the week. Some beaches, such as Gialiskari, Koundouros, and Korissia, are organized and boast tourist facilities. The rest of the beaches are small and secluded, ideal for enjoying privacy and isolation.
You will find below a list of the best beaches on Kea island.
Except for the beaches, discover the best villages and things to do & see in Kea. For more information about Kea, view our Kea travel guide.
Guide to 19 beaches
Discover our guide to 19 beautiful Kea beaches. They are all presented with a detailed description, photos, and their location on a map of Kea. For the most popular spots, we also provide information about sightseeing in the area, a selection of hotels, and reviews.
Koundouros beach
Diving Club, Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, WatersportsLocation: 15 km southwest of Ioulida
Description: Koundouros is among the most popular beaches in Kea. It is well organized and has many tourist facilities around it.
Pisses beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 11 km south west of Ioulida
Description: Part of this beach is organized with sunbeds and umbrellas. Generally it gets quite popular in summer.
Otzias beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 10 km north of Ioulida
Description: Otzias has a beautiful sandy beach with clean waters. It is located on the northernmost spot of the island and boasts some tourist facilities.
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Korissia beach
Diving Club, Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Small HarborLocation: 6 km northwest of Ioulida
Description: The long and sandy beach of Korissia is located within a walking distance from the port. It is organized with sunbeds, umbrellas, beach bars, and many hotels around it.
Gialiskari beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 7 km northwest of Ioulida
Description: Gialiskari is among the most popular beaches in Kea. It comprises a sandy bay with clean waters and tourist facilities around.
Kambi beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 18 km south west of Ioulida
Description: Kambi is a protected bay that gets quite frequented due to its closeness to Koundouros.
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Orkos beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 11 km southeast of Ioulida
Description: Orkos is a large beach on the eastern side of the island. It is pretty isolated and unorganized.
Xyla beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 15 km west of Ioulida
Description: This is a nice but pretty remote beach. It can be reached through a track road or by boat.
Liparo beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 22 km southwest of Ioulida
Description: An isolated beach on the southern part of Kea, Liparo is a small cove that doesn't get frequented in summer.
Beach Near Kambi beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 17 km southwest of Ioulida
Description: This is a calm beach between Koundouros and Kambi. It gets a bit frequented in summer, although it is not organized.
Frear Beach
Partly-OrganizedLocation: 17 km southwest of Ioulida
Description: Frear Beach is a sand-and-pebble shore in the village of Koundouros that boasts a clear sea, few visitors, and some free-to-use beach facilities.
Kalidonychi beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 10 km east of Ioulida
Description: This is an isolated beach accessed through a track path and is ideal for enjoying total privacy.
Kaliskia beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 22 km south of Ioulida
Description: This is a remote beach on the southern side of the island that can be reached through a track path or by boat.
Kastelakia beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 12 km southwest of Ioulida
Description: Kastelakia is a nice cove on the way to Koundouros, on the southwestern side of the island.
Lygia beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 17 km southwest of Ioulida
Description: Lygia is a small beach in proximity to Koundouros. It is not organized and is great for some relaxing.
Mavrambeli beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 8 km southwest of Ioulida
Description: This is a calm beach that can be reached through a track path. Due to its remote location, it doesn't get frequented at all.
Melissaki beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 8 km northwest of Ioulida
Description: Melissaki is a small beach ideal for relaxation. Although it is close to Korissia, it doesn't get frequented.
Spathi beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 13 km northeast of Ioulida
Description: Spathi is a region with amazing sandy beaches. It doesn't get frequented, so it is a great place to enjoy some privacy.
Tris Ammoudies beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 9 km northwest of Ioulida
Description: Tris Ammoudies is a remote beach close to Vourkari. Accessing the beach is challenging and many visitors avoid visiting it, so it is possible to swim and sunbathe alone.
Koundouros beach
Diving Club, Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, WatersportsLocation: 15 km southwest of Ioulida
Description: Koundouros is among the most popular beaches in Kea. It is well organized and has many tourist facilities around it.
Pisses beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 11 km south west of Ioulida
Description: Part of this beach is organized with sunbeds and umbrellas. Generally it gets quite popular in summer.
Otzias beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 10 km north of Ioulida
Description: Otzias has a beautiful sandy beach with clean waters. It is located on the northernmost spot of the island and boasts some tourist facilities.
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Korissia beach
Diving Club, Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Small HarborLocation: 6 km northwest of Ioulida
Description: The long and sandy beach of Korissia is located within a walking distance from the port. It is organized with sunbeds, umbrellas, beach bars, and many hotels around it.
Gialiskari beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 7 km northwest of Ioulida
Description: Gialiskari is among the most popular beaches in Kea. It comprises a sandy bay with clean waters and tourist facilities around.
Kambi beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 18 km south west of Ioulida
Description: Kambi is a protected bay that gets quite frequented due to its closeness to Koundouros.
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Orkos beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 11 km southeast of Ioulida
Description: Orkos is a large beach on the eastern side of the island. It is pretty isolated and unorganized.
Xyla beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 15 km west of Ioulida
Description: This is a nice but pretty remote beach. It can be reached through a track road or by boat.
Liparo beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 22 km southwest of Ioulida
Description: An isolated beach on the southern part of Kea, Liparo is a small cove that doesn't get frequented in summer.
Beach Near Kambi beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 17 km southwest of Ioulida
Description: This is a calm beach between Koundouros and Kambi. It gets a bit frequented in summer, although it is not organized.
Frear Beach
Partly-OrganizedLocation: 17 km southwest of Ioulida
Description: Frear Beach is a sand-and-pebble shore in the village of Koundouros that boasts a clear sea, few visitors, and some free-to-use beach facilities.
Kalidonychi beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 10 km east of Ioulida
Description: This is an isolated beach accessed through a track path and is ideal for enjoying total privacy.
Kaliskia beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 22 km south of Ioulida
Description: This is a remote beach on the southern side of the island that can be reached through a track path or by boat.
Kastelakia beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 12 km southwest of Ioulida
Description: Kastelakia is a nice cove on the way to Koundouros, on the southwestern side of the island.
Lygia beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 17 km southwest of Ioulida
Description: Lygia is a small beach in proximity to Koundouros. It is not organized and is great for some relaxing.
Mavrambeli beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 8 km southwest of Ioulida
Description: This is a calm beach that can be reached through a track path. Due to its remote location, it doesn't get frequented at all.
Melissaki beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 8 km northwest of Ioulida
Description: Melissaki is a small beach ideal for relaxation. Although it is close to Korissia, it doesn't get frequented.
Spathi beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 13 km northeast of Ioulida
Description: Spathi is a region with amazing sandy beaches. It doesn't get frequented, so it is a great place to enjoy some privacy.
Tris Ammoudies beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 9 km northwest of Ioulida
Description: Tris Ammoudies is a remote beach close to Vourkari. Accessing the beach is challenging and many visitors avoid visiting it, so it is possible to swim and sunbathe alone.