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Kanala
on the southeast coast has an interesting monastery,
Panagia Kanala
, on the
point, but the beach is so-so.
KEA (TZIA)
POP 2420
Kea (
kay
-a), although naturally beautiful with craggy cliffs, spectacular coastline and
fecund hillsides, has been overrun by vacation homes. Being the island closest to Attica,
it's just too easy to reach. Rent wheels to get off the beaten path and find its charms:
rocky spires, verdant valleys filled with orchards, olive groves and almond and oak trees,
farmers loading donkeys with water from wells. The main settlements are the port of
Korissia and the attractive capital, Ioulida, situated about 5km inland. Local people call
the island Tzia.
