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Visit Kea’s sites of historical interest.

A trademark of Ioulida, it’s a 6th century BC sculpture carved on a rock that bears an enigmatic smile

In ancient Karthea you will see the city’s acropolis and the temples of Athena and Pythios Apollon.

If you are a cheese lover, you should definitely try skotiri, kefalotyri and myzithra, three of the delicious local types of cheese.

If you’ve had enough of bar-hopping, this open air amphitheatric venue will enchant you. Set at the hilltop in Chora, every summer it hosts many cultural events, while it offers magnificent views of the island and the Aegean Sea.

In Paleokastro (aka “Old Castle”), the remains of a byzantine castle and the beautiful church of Panagia Paleokastritissa – the views from the hilltop where it’s set are truly fascinating. Also, in Homer’s Tomb, the ruin of an ancient tomb that is said to be Homer’s, set in the area of Plakoto.

An important archaeological site, awarded for its exemplary restoration, that dates back in 2.800 BC. Its findings can be seen at the Archaeological Museum in Chora.

Located in a steep rocky spot at the highest point of Ios’ Chora, this church offers remarkable views of the Aegean.