Kea Korissia

General information

Korissia Village Kea: Korissia (also called Livadi) is the port of Kea. This picturesque port was built on the natural harbor and the ruins of the ancient port and the old coastal town.

This place is famous for many reasons, one being that it used to hold the statue of a Kouros, an ancient monument dating to the 6th century BC and now displayed at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.

One of the most enchanting pictures of Kea that first catches tourists' attention is the view of Korissia; the port is situated in a hilly area, surrounded by white-washed houses with colorful tile roofs built in a traditional style. Looking at the map, you will find Agios Nikolaos bay on the western area of Kea island – Korissia port is located deep within this beautiful bay. This natural port is considered one of the safest harbors in Greece.

Korissia lies just 6 km from Ioulida, the capital of the island. Both Korissia and Chora (Ioulida) are built in an amphitheatrical shape and offer impressive views of the two-story buildings with steep cobbled alleys and some well-preserved churches with wooden carved icons inside.