ABOUT KEA Kea or Tzia as the island is also commonly known, is the westernmost island of the Cyclades group. Its shoreline is 85 kilometers and its surface area covers 131 square kilometers.The port is just 40 miles from Piraeus and 16 miles from Lavrion, making it the closest island the Cyclades group to Athens. There are daily sailings from Lavrion, and travel time is about one hour. There are also boat connections to Syros and Kithnos from the island. Kea stands out for its rich flora. Visitors can admire its woods of royal oak, one of the few remaining oak woods in the Aegean. Acorn oaks grow in the central and eastern parts of the island. The island claims 16 of the 1,300 plant species endemic to Greece. Five of these have been designated rare, and southeastern is protected under the Natura 2000 program. Wild orchids, medicinal herbs, aromatic shrubs, rare mushrooms, multicolored lichens, chestnut trees, maples, Phoenician junipers, terebinths, Judas trees, crocuses, irises, bellflowers, anemones, wild roses, hyacinths, wild gladiolas, asphodels, and Spanish broom carpet the island, creating a unique palette of colors and perfuming the air with their fragrances to the delight of all nature-loving visitors and inhabitants. Kea's coast curves into small bays and coves; it's also riddled with sea caves. The expansive Ayios Nikolaos Bay, one of the Mediterranean's largest natural harbors, is on the island's northwest coast while Otzias, on the east, is open to northerly winds. Harbors on the island's northwest are at Koundouros, while there is also anchorage at Poles and Spathi coves on the eastern coast and Poisses on the western coast. The seabed off the coast is carpeted by large fields of marine seagrass or Posidonia. DESCRIPTION In a stunning setting with magnificent view at the mythical Aegean sea, at the island of Kea (Tzia), there exists a compound of 5 traditionally build houses. The properties were all constructed in full accordance with the surrounding environment. Τhe houses have been built and decorated with personal work and care of the owners with an emphasis on detail. In the center of the plot there is a large swimming pool with unobstructed view to the Aegean Sea. The complex is located on a hill in the northern part of the island and only 15 minutes from the port of Korisia. All the houses have stunning views. The plot area is 11,500 m^2 without any interference with the incredible view. There is a parking lot for cars, two large storage rooms, a garden area, as well as the possibility of a heliport. The houses are tastefully furnished according to the Cycladic style. The verandas that surround each house are comfortable and are housed with traditional pergolas, all with incredible views. The area around the pool is very large and can accommodate guests for wonderful nights gazing at the Aegean Sea! The houses can accommodate 20 people in total. PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS SUMMARY Detached stonebuilt compound with a total area of 500 m^2 (100 m^2 each) located at the northern part of Kea. More specifically, The compound consists of 5 stonebuilt houses in a 11.500 m^2 plot. The complex has a swimming pool and each house has a fireplace. The parking space is abundant and there is also heliport support. It has the privilege of unlimited Aegean sea view since it is the only compound of the hill. It is only 15 minutes away from the port of Kea and Korisia. It is priced at 1.300.000 euros.