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	Kea, Greece, Greek islands
		Kea is an excellent alternative for those who want to get away from the busier islands, but still don't want the total quiet.
		The island was quite prosperous and it was known for its Kean Law, which made all citizens who lived to be 70 commit suicide by drinking hemlock, which still grows on the island.
		It is therefore not surprising that Kea was one of the first Greek islands to enroll in the War of Independence in 1821.
	www.in2greece.com /english/places/summer/islands/kea.htm (623 words)

	Kea
		On the western side of the island is Agios Nikolaos bay, and deep within it the port of Korissia, which is considered to be one of the safest natural harbours in the Mediterranean.
		Member of the Athenian alliance, the island was successively taken by the Macedonians end the Romans, which is results to the downfall of the island's civilization.
		Capital of the island is Hora or loulis built in the place of the ancient homonym town at a distance of 5.5 km from the port.
	kea19.tripod.com /welcometothebeautifulislandofkea (546 words)

	Kea (island) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kea, also known as Gia (Κέα / Τζια in Greek), Tzia, Zea, Keos (Ancient: Κέως), or in Latin as Ceos, is an island of the Cyclades archipelago, in the Aegean Sea, in Greece.
		Kea was Byzantine until, in 1204, it was captured by the Venetians in the wake of the fourth crusade.
		Kea was occupied by the Turks in 1527.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kea_(island) (597 words)

	Hotels Kea, apartments kea, rooms tzia, hotel tzia, accommodation, greek islands
		Kea, also known as Tzia, with its ages-long history depicted on its archaeological monuments, has unique natural beauties and it is one of the most popular destinations for short escapes from Athens.
		The island of Kea is very famous from the ancient times, for its custom of "koniazesthe" (also known as "Kion Nomimon").
		You must visit the church of Agios Spyridonas and the Lion of Kea or "Lionta", as it is called by the natives, the imposing sculpture carved on shale rock dating back to the Archaic times.
	www.web-greece.gr /kea.htm (296 words)

	Kea
		During winter the Keas tend to spend most of their time at the lower altitudes where food is more plentiful but in spring and autumn they move up into the sub-alpine scrub and grassland to feed on seasonal fruit and berries.
		Keas are also dab hands at carpentry or so they would have you believe - they are experts at stealing nails, screws and virtually anythind that can be carried from buildin'g sites in a beak much to the "delight" of the chippie.
		Keas also require entertainment areas such as concrete pipes and tree roots and as they love to dig into the ground, they need to be wormed regularly.
	www.parrot.co.nz /Parrot.NZ.articles/article-kea.html (1243 words)

	Kea and Khitnos
		Kea - this exceptionally picturesque island lies 15 miles from the south-east coast of Attica.
		The island of Kythnos, or, as the locals call it, Thermia, lies between Kea (Tzia) and Serifos, 54 nautical miles from Pireaus.
		Administratively, Kythnos belongs to the Kea province of the Prefecture of Cyclades.
	www.1yachtua.com /Medit-marinas/Greece/kea_and_khitnos.htm (277 words)

	Kea (Tzia) Hotels: Porto Kea Suites Hotel — Luxury accommodation in Korissia, Kea island, Greece
		The settlement of Korissia, located on the northwestern side of Kea, is the main port and the most popular seaside resort on the island, due to its well-developed tourist infrastructure, traditional character and its proximity to stunning beaches.
		The island of Kea (Tzia), situated close to Athens, is a beautiful island of the Cyclades Cluster.
		Porto Kea’s architectural character fully adopts the “harshness” of the Cycladic land with the use of local stone, softened by the use of wood and the purity of white plaster.
	www.portokea-suites.com (374 words)

	Animal Fact Sheets
		In turn, this creates conflict between ranchers and keas, earning keas the doubtful title of “sheep killer” or the “feathered wolf.” This myth still persists, yet the amount of damage caused to sheep by keas is much less than injuries caused by the steep and dangerous terrain.
		As of the year 2000, the kea was classified as vulnerable, and their status in the wild is not assured. The present range of keas** occurs within the boundaries of several large national parks where they are still fairly common.
		Interestingly, keas seem to thrive near humans, as studies show that keas living close to artificial sources of food breed well and are under no immediate threat.
	www.zoo.org /factsheets/parrots/kea/Kea.html (2410 words)

	About Mauna Kea
		The summit of Mauna Kea on the Island of Hawaii hosts the world's largest astronomical observatory, with telescopes operated by astronomers from eleven countries.
		Mauna Kea ("White Mountain") is a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii, the largest and southernmost of the Hawaiian Islands.
		The lower slopes of Mauna Kea are popular for hunting, hiking, sightseeing, and bird watching in an environment that is less hostile than the barren summit area.
	www.ifa.hawaii.edu /mko/about_maunakea.htm (715 words)

	Kea island - Kea maps and yacht charter guide - sailing holidays in the Cyclades
		The island's agriculture and the traditional harvesting of acorns for use in tanning have declined as a result of emigration.
		Originally settled by Dryopes from Evia and later by Ionians, the island was known in antiquity as Keos and was a tetrapolis - a State comprising the four cities of Ioulis, Karthaia, Koressia and Poiessa.
		The chief place on the island, Kea lies at on the site of ancient Ioulis, of which there are some remains within the medieval Kastro (1210).
	www.sailingissues.com /greekislands/kea.html (389 words)

	Kea island hotels in Cyclades, Greece, Kea beaches, island info, island hotels, beaches, restaurants, info, ...
		On the western side of the island is Agios Nikolaos bay, and deep within it the port of Korissia, which is considered to be one of the safest natural harbors in the Mediterranean.
		Built in the shape of an amphitheatre, it presents the visitor with an impressive vista of two-storey houses and tiled roofs, steep cobbled alleyways and splendid churches with elaborately carved wooden icon screens.
		The interior of the island is dotted with miniature chapels, windmills and monasteries, including that of Our Lady Kastriani, Kea's patron saint.
	www.vacation-cyclades.com /kea/kea-island.htm (359 words)

	----- Kea in Greek Cyclades -----
		This exceptionally picturesque island lies close to the south-east coast of Attica.
		The island's capital, Hora or Ioulida (6 km.
		Built in the shape of an amphitheatre, it presents the visitor with an impressive vista of two- storey houses and tiled roofs, steep cobbled alleyways and splendid churches with elaborately carved wooden icon screens.
	www.dilos.com /region/cyclad/kea.html (298 words)

	Kea (Tzia): Introduction
		When that happens the island of Kea is sitting there with the traditional qualities that are found on some of the most remote Greek islands, waiting to embrace the tourism of the 21st Century.
		Kea is for people who breathe deeply and become high on mountain air and a salt breeze from the sea.
		Kea is for people who will walk for five miles to stand on the steps of an ancient temple where a lost city once honored their gods.
	www.greektravel.com /greekislands/kea/intro.html (1635 words)

	Kea Travel information, Kea Hotels, Kea tours, accommodation, holidays in Kea, vacation packages, honeymoon, car ...
		This small and mountainous island is the nearest of the Cycladic chain to the mainland of Greece, lying merely 16 nautical miles from the southern tip of Cape Sounion, and with ferry service from the mainland’s southern port of Lavrion.
		It shares a similar history to other Cycladic islands in that it was occupied by the Venetians from the beginning of the 13th Century, then off and on by the Turks from 1537.
		Kea is only 121 square kilometers in size, with a population of less than 2,000 inhabitants.
	www.windmillstravel.com /destination.php?id=10&type=island (479 words)

	Erkyna Travel in Paros,Paros based Travel Agent for all Cyclades (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Kea became free together with the rest of Greece, after the War of Independence (1821), and after having played an important part to it.
		The picture of the island that remains is of little valleys with vineyards and orchards between mountainous masses, leading to idyllic coves.
		On the western side of the island is Agios Nikolaos bay, and deep within it the port of Korissia, which is considered to be one of the safest natural harbors in the Mediterranean.Korissia is the port of Kea, occasionally called "Livadi" by the locals.
	www.erkynatravel.com /islands/kea.htm (1371 words)

	Travel to Kea Island (Tzia) Greece - Kea Hotels, Travel information Kea Korissia Cyclades Greece
		In the north of Kea (Tzia) is Otzias, the longest beach on the island.
		Kea (Tzia) offers its visitors a wide variety of mouth-watering traditional delicacies that are served at the tavernas and restaurants in the island’s seaside and mountain villages.
		Although Kea (Tzia) is a relatively quiet island, it does offer a broad range of tavernas, restaurants, cafés, bars and clubs in Hora (Ioulida), the capital of the island, as well as along the port of Korissia and in the settlement of Voukari.
	www.united-hellas.com /tourism/kea/info.htm (841 words)

	Kea
		This exceptionally picturesque island lies close to the south-east coast of Attica and is the closest of the Cyclades to Athens.
		Kea (Tzia) has a land mass of 131 sq.
		It is not a typical Cycladic island being very green with plenty of water and fruit bearing trees.
	www.261.gr /kea.html (163 words)

	kea greece sailing yachting holiday cruise, motor yacht, motor sailer, sail boat yacht charters greece
		The sea at Kea is crystal clear, the beaches are wonderful and the taverns are traditional Greek.
		This exceptionally picturesque island lies 15 miles from the south-east coast of Attica.
		The interior of the island is dotted with miniature chapels, windmills and monasteries, including that of Panagia Kastriani, Kea's patron saint.
	www.alphayachting.com /Greekisles/Cyclades/Kea.htm (420 words)

	Kea sailing vacations
		The Aegean Sea, the Cyclades and for example Kea sailing vacations are great for the more experienced bareboat sailors or for people who wish to visit the lovely islands of Mykonos, Tinos, Andros, Kythnos, Delos and Syros on crewed charters.
		Kea sailing and yacht charters is not arranged on the island itself but through the yacht charter bases in the nearby ports of Poros, Athens and Lavrion.
		But Kea island is well known as the gateway to the Cyclades and is often the first stopover when sailing from Athens to Paros (a popular oneway charter).
	www.sailingissues.com /greekislands/cyclades/kea-waterfront.html (411 words)

	HolidaysInGreece Kea Island
		HISTORY: The island was inhabited during the Neolithic era and took its name from the mythical hero Keos.
		Like the other islands it was laid waste by Barbarossa in 1537 and subsequently fell to the Turks.
		The island is dotted.·with lovely coves and beaches, all accessible by land.
	www.holidaysingreece.gr /htm/cyclades/kea.htm (235 words)

	Kea Walking Paths
		The closest Cycladic island to Attica, leaves the bulk of its visitors clueless as to the multitude of facets of its natural and rural areas, visible only to the restless traveler.
		One would think that the same elaborate binding of the island trunk built with stone, the stone walls and the cobblestone streets, the same binding keeps together, like a tightly woven mesh, the important historical facets of the island to-date.
		The goal of the program is the rescue and promotion of natural and historical areas of the islands and to foster a movement towards a viable development of eco-tourism and cultural tourism.
	www.kastellakiabayvillas.gr /walkingpaths.html (1118 words)

	Information on Kea: Vacation Rentals and Property Advertising - www.askelena.com
		Unlike other islands, Kea remains a quaint, very low profile, rugged island, with few tourists, numerous pristine beaches, beautiful blue green waters, ancient cobblestone marked foot-paths, bird-watching nature reserves, few hotels and mostly, privately owned houses.
		The style of the island today is mostly Cycladic but has kept some differences including the style of houses, using tiled roofs instead of the mainly cycladic white washed tower tops.
		It was in Kea that the politician Thiramenes, the famous medical doctor Erasistratos, Aristides the law-giver and others have started their career.
	www.askelena.com /greece/kea/index.html (1442 words)

	Kea, Tzia, Cyclades Islands, Holidays in Greece, the Greek Travel source. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The inhabitants of Kea took part in the Persian wars and fought in the naval battle of Salamis.
		Member of the Athenian alliance, the island was successively taken by the Macedonians end the Romans, which is results to the downfall of the island's civilization.
		Capital of the island is Hora or loulis built in the place of the ancient homonym town at a distance of 5.5 km from the port.
	holidays-in-greece.com /cyclades/kea (303 words)

	KEA - location in (GTP) Greek Travel Pages
		On the western side of the island is Agios Nikolaos bay, and deep within it the port of Korissia, which is considered to be one of the safest natural harbours in the Mediterranean.
		Ferry-boats call at Korissia - also known as Livadi - which stands on the site of the city of Korissia, which in ancient times, with Ioulis, Karthea and Poiessa, was one of the island's four independent city-states.
		Easilly accessible from Athens, Kea offers those who are seeking a restful holiday clean, uncrowded beaches at Pisses, Korissia, Koundouros, Otzia bay and Poles bay.Here they can enjoy delicious fresh fish at picturesque little tavernas.
	www.gtp.gr /KeaIsland (367 words)

	MAUNA KEA SCIENCE RESERVE
		The primary UH study area is situated in the ahupua‘a (land divisions) of Ka‘ohe (Hâmâkua District) and Humu‘ula (Hilo District), on the island of Hawai‘i; and encompasses the summit region of Mauna Kea.
		Because of its prominence on the landscape of Hawai‘i Island, Mauna Kea has been and continues to be viewed from afar by many people who attribute spiritual and cultural values to the mountain.
		All participants in the study shared a common love for the mountain and encouraged that any activity on Mauna Kea be done in a way that is respectful of the past and the natural resources, and that all activities need to be monitored to ensure protection of the resources.
	www.envirowatch.org /MKsummary.htm (1300 words)

	Kea VOR, main VOR between Europe and Asia for southern routes
		The Kea VOR is situated just south East of Athens, on an island of the same name, sundrenched and visited by local Greeks during the summer.
		It was built on a peak that normally houses a church, in this case, the church of Prophet Elia, the patron saint of peaks.
		The frequency of the VOR is 115.0 and the beacon is KEA or -.-.
	vekinis.org.lu /keavor.html (331 words)

	greece-2004.com - Kea - Tzia - online guide to Kea - Tzia - Kea - Tzia Island
		The island is almost entirely composed of slate, which is the material used by the locals - most experienced stone-masons - to build their houses ("Kathikies"), the terraces which hold the scant soil ("ochtes"), the stone-paved paths which run across the whole island and pretty country churches, hidden jewels in every corner of the island.
		Ioulis, built on a steep hill in the island, and therefore well protected from private raids, has always been (and still is) the centre of the island's life and has proved the most long-lived of all.
		Korisia, on the northern coast, was a convenient harbour for the maritime trade of the Ionians, as was Pilessa on the western coast.
	www.greece-2004.com /kea (782 words)

	Kea Vacation Rentals by 411.com
		The Kastellakia Bay Villas are located in the middle of the world-renowned Cyclades archipelago of Greek islands, on the unspoilt, less traveled island of Kea.
		Kea, also known by its Venetian name Tzia, is the northernmost and fourth in size Cycladic island.
		Seasonally or permanently, to relax and enjoy, Kea boasts known names of the Greek and international jet-set in business, law, art and science, as it appeals to the discerning visitor who seeks tranquility, authenticity and a genuinely Aegean environment without the exaggeration, crowding and intrusions one encounters on more "developed" islands.
	www.vacationrentals411.com /city/kea_vacation_rentals.php3 (756 words)

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