Review from our First Guests

 Note globale du locataire :  5/5

"Superbe villa, très bien décorée avec beaucoup de goût et très bien équipée. Tout est neuf, luxueux et très bien conçu. La maison allie tradition (bonne construction en pierre, modernité et confort). Vue magnifique sur la mer avec une très belle terrasse (pergola). La villa est bien située avec de belles plages et petites criques ainsi que des petits bateaux de pêcheurs à proximité. Kea est une île magnifique avec encore des coins sauvages à découvrir. Les propriétaires sont extrêmement accueillants et plein d''attentions. Nous reviendrons!"

Le  14/08/2011  - Madame CHRISTELLE D. - Membre n°5875495 (France)

Détail des notes :

L'hébergement est-il conforme à la description de l'annonce sur Homelidays :Logement5/5
Equipement5/5
Environnement5/5
Recommandez-vous cette location à un ami ?Oui

JAZZ IN KEA

Music Night SFK August 2011

The Friends of Kea invites members and anyone interested in the open event titled "Night Music SFK August" will be held on Friday, August 5, 2011 at 9:00 pm in the coastal city «Porto Koundouros» Koundouros in the Kea. Contributing: Voyage Jazz Group a / The Voyage Jazz Group composed of leading Greek musicians in the area of jazz. Spiritual father and driving force behind the band is Alexander Doe. His music Voyage Jazz Group includes elements of jazz, afro-latin, successes of the late 30's, 40's, 50's and rock songs. The Voyage Jazz Group has performed with great success at the Athens Concert Hall and Theatre Rematia in Halandri the program "Around the jazz in 80 minutes" and many other Greek festivals and clubs like the Half Note Jazz Club and Jazz Nights at President Hotel. It consists of the following musicians: piano, keyboards - Alexandros Orfanos / Bass - John Voutsinas / Drums - Alexandros Christidis Melina Tanagri 2 / The familiar and dear to us all Melina Tanagri born in Athens. He studied Art History and Archaeology at the Sorbonne, she attended the School of Theatre Tania Balachova, and courses in the School of Scenography St. Martins in London. Appears first as a singer in the show "Acharnians" Dionysis Savopoulos 1977. Composer, songwriter and performer with a large recording project and sensitivity. For Members of the SFK and friends will be drinks and soft drinks from the Bar with a special discount from list price.
 

HAVE A NICE WALK IN KEA

If you want to do something different and discover the true spirit of Kea why don't you go for a walk following one of the many tracks among the island?

You can reach acient ruins, temples wonderful forest....  

IN KEA A DIFFERENT BEACH EVERY DAY

Summertime is here, hotter than ever! Is there anything better than a nice swim in a crystal sea, with shallow waters and wonderful landscapes? ... YES! a nice swim in a different place every day!!
Here you can find the bigger beaches, (sandy, rocky, with vegetation...) but don't forget to explore Kea with a jeep or a small boat, to find the perfect place for you... enjoy your stay!

How to reach kea, the ferry boats!

Here you can find all the scheduled boats for Kea from Lavrio, choose the one you prefer and do not forget to book the ticket for your car in  advance!

We are waiting for you!

24/6/2011 - 4/9/2011	LAVRIO-KEA	KEA-LAVRIO
MONDAY	8:30 MACEDON  16:30 MARMARI EXPRESS  five p.m. AQUA JEWEL  20 o'clock MARMARI EXPRESS	6:30 MACEDON  10:30 MACEDON  10:50 AQUA JEWEL  18:30 MARMARI EXPRESS
TUESDAY	8:30 MARMARI EXPRESS  15:30 MARMARI EXPRESS  20:00 MACEDON	6:30 MARMARI EXPRESS  13:30 MARMARI EXPRESS  18:30 MARMARI EXPRESS
WEDNESDAY	8:30 MACEDON  15:30 MACEDON  20:00 MARMARI EXPRESS	6:30 MACEDON  13:30 MACEDON  18:30 MACEDON  21:15 Aiolos KENTERIS 2
THURSDAY	8:30 MARMARI EXPRESS  14:30 MACEDON  15:00 Aiolos KENTERIS 2  20:00 MACEDON	6:30 MARMARI EXPRESS  13:00 MARMARI EXPRESS  1:30 p.m. AQUA JEWEL  thirty past six p.m. MACEDON
FRIDAY	7:00 AQUA JEWEL  half past eight MACEDON  14:30 MARMARI EXPRESS  18:00 MARMARI EXPRESS  21:15 MARMARI EXPRESS	6:30 MACEDON  14:30 MACEDON  15:50 MARMARI EXPRESS  19:20 MARMARI EXPRESS
SATURDAY	8:00 MARMARI EXPRESS  9:00 MACEDON  12:30 MACEDON  18:30 MACEDON  19:15 ARTEMIS	6:15 MARMARI EXPRESS  9:20 MARMARI EXPRESS  10:30 MACEDON  12:00 Artemis  16:00 MACEDON  20:00 MACEDON
SUNDAY	8:30 MACEDON  16:00 MACEDON  17:00 MARMARI EXPRESS  19:10 MACEDON  20:10 MARMARI EXPRESS  22:20 MACEDON	14:30 MACEDON  17:45 MACEDON  18:45 MARMARI EXPRESS  21:00 MACEDON  22:00 MARMARI EXPRESS

For 7, 14, 15, 16 August will be announced extra flights.

Always contact the agency before traveling for any extraordinary changes of schedules. 
 

FESTIVALS AND SAINTS

It is no coincidence that in every corner of Kea will find a chapel. The residents at every opportunity organizefestivals like that of St. Haralambos is the patron saint of the island. With great solemnity celebrated on August 15 and Mary with a great feast in the monastery Kastriani. Festivals are also organized in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Anargyroi (30 June, Vourkari), Saint Sozon (7 September Otzias) and Transfiguration (6 August Poisses). If you are in Kea in August do not miss the Simonideia , cultural events were named by the poet Simonides of antiquity with origins from the island. Theatrical and musical performances, sports competitions and exhibitions for children and adults. The Tzioti Carnival is still a chance to visit the island of Kea. With gusto and enthusiasm, humor and imagination run theater and of course the parade on the last Sunday of Carnival, which ends in a traditional feast.


 

9th Festival of Fairytales - Program

For the ninth consecutive year, the Festival Fairytales Kea, wait for the touch of summer breeze will be confused with the sweet caress of fairy ground that enchants and transforms ... This year the theme of celebration is the " Sea . " For ten days we will travel stories about mermaids and sailors, for elements of the sea, fish and dolphins, for fishermen and sea gods, shipwrecks and treasures of the seabed for pirates and sea caves, on islands and lighthouses on the forgotten side of the world .. . The festival will run from  2 until July 10, 2011 , but the official launch will take place on  Sunday, June 26 , with stories, speeches and other events while the  Saturday, June 25 , around the bonfires lit Klidonas will sound facetious stories. 

SUMMERTIME IN TZIA

Traditional dances in Kea

The  Department of Traditional Xoron Koinofelous Hotelier of the Municipality of Kea invites us to a unique evening for all ages. The presentation of traditional dances will be held on Friday, July 8, 2011 , Place of Hora ( Ioulida ) at 21.00 and will be participating dance groups of all ages. 
dance instructors: John Servos are moments that connect us to our tradition is always separate . Do not miss it!
 

Sailing Race "Κea 2011"

This year the sailing race "Kea 2011" was held from friday 3/6 until sunday 5/6. Just like every year, the port of Vourkari and Livadi welcomed all the sailing boats and their crew, filling the area with life. Here are some pics taken on Sunday morning right at the start of the race.   

The view from My Greek Villa's veranda.

Right at the Start....

Vourkari Kea 5/6/2011

Psili Ammos - Kea

Psili Ammos

“Thin Sand” is exactly what its name suggests…  For a starter it’s the only beach on the island with a sand hill! The sand is golden and the sea is crystal clear with turquoise hues. It’s as tropical as you can get in kea.

The only inconvenience is that there is no road to get there by car! So if you’re feeling adventurous there is one solution: drive to Kalidonichi and swim or walk to psili ammos. There is a small path that will get you from one beach to the other in less than 10min. Otherwise you can always opt for the “cooler” solution and swim across! It’s not particularly deep – max. 10 meters and as long as there is no wind it’s definitely an enjoyable swim!

Psili ammos is located in the eastern part of the island just passed the bay of spathi. To get there you need to drive to Ioulida (or Hora) head to Pera Meria and then go straight until you find the road sign indicating Kalidonichi. Turn left and then follow the road. At some point the road splits in two, keep on the left side and continue until you reach kalidonichi. The last part is a dirt road but any car can manage as long as you go slowly. 

GREAT NEWS COMING SOON!!!!

GREAT NEWS COMING SOON FOR THE GUESTS OF MY GREEK VILLA!!!

We have been working hard for you during this week ... Soon My Greek Villa will be able to offer to all its guests a special treatment in one of the most beautiful place in Greece ... because we want only and all the best for you holiday! 

PRONTI PER IL PROSSIMO FINE SETTIMANA

Domani e’ venerdi’, tempo di andare a Kea!

E la mente ritorna, romantica, all’ultimo ricordo del week end precedente ... PASTA CON LE ARAGOSTE!!!

Si’, perche’ domenica, dopo una giornata di lavoro nel giardino di My Greek Villa, abbiamo deciso di premiarci regalandoci un succulento piatto di spaghetti con le aragoste. 

Stef,un nostro caro amico, ha da poco aperto una taverna sul porto di Limani, dal nome “Magazes”, e ci ha telefonato per dirci che aveva delle splendide aragoste ancora vive... capite bene, rifiutare sarebbe stato scortese!! Quindi abbiamo fatto questo sacrificio, pranzando con un gruppo di amici, vista mare, con un buon bicchiere di vino bianco della casa (uno chardonnay leggero e profumato) e concludendo cosi’ in bellezza il nostro fine settimana.

... Si’, sono pronta per  tornare a Kea !

P.S. Non preoccupatevi, Stef vi coccolera’ anche se non siete - ancora - suoi amici ... e poi con la qualita’ che offre ai prezzi che ha vi sentirete obbligati a tornare!

... RICOMINCIAMO... DAL MARE!!!

Ok ok, ricominciamo dall’inizio! 

Le presentazioni innanzi tutto: io sono Annalisa, sono di Milano e sono ad Atene da novembre; Philippe e’ greco-francese e vive qui.

Questo blog fatto a 4 mani nasce per due motivi: il primo, che intuitkeae dal format del nostro blog, e’ quello di dare visibilita’ alla casa che affitteremo a partire da questa stagione estiva, ossia My Greek Villa. Il secondo e forse piu’ importante motivo, e’ che vogliamo raccontare quest’isola bellissima a tutti coloro che fino ad oggi non hanno avuto la fortuna di passarci una vacanza, o a coloro che la stanno progettando e vogliono avere maggiori informazioni, o a coloro che gia’ la frequentano e che non disdegnano qualche dritta.

Perche’?

Perche’ Kea (o Tzia) e’ un’isola meravigliosa, per nulla rovinata dal turismo di massa, come purtroppo e’ accaduto in altri luoghi delle Cicladi, che conserva il sapore della Grecia vera e un che di selvaggio... e quindi, a volte, bisogna saper cercare.

Avete gia’ capito che Philippe, che vive a Kea 3 giorni a settimana da quando aveva 2 mesi, sara’ colui che vi dara’ tutte le info piu’ “tecniche” sull’isola, su come raggiungere le sue spiagge e i luoghi che via via visiteremo (sara’ la vostra guida personale! ). Io, invece, nonostante passi qui tutto il mio tempo libero da ormai 7 anni, vi raccontero’ l’isola attraverso gli occhi del “turista”. Perche’ la magia di Kea e’ proprio questa: c’e’ sempre qualcosa di nuovo che stupisce!

Ricominciamo dal mare quindi!

Lo scorso weekend, finalmente, la bella stagione si e’ fatta sentire e quindi non potevamo non salire in macchina e andare in spiaggia! Ovviamente, per inaugurare la stagione, io ho voluto visitare una spiaggia “nuova” e la scelta e’ caduto appunto su Schinos.

La stada che abbiamo percorso per raggiungerla e’ bellissima, non potete immaginare il profumo del timo selvatico nell’aria e il violetto dei suoi piccoli fiori!

Vi diro’ la verita’, giunta in spiaggia i resti del vecchio allevamento di pesci si fanno notare, ma giusto il tempo di sistemare ombrellone e asciugamano nella parte destra, sabbiosa e sgombra, e ce ne si dimentica in fretta. 

 

Ho passato la giornata su quella sedia che vedete nella prima fotografia a contemplare il colore del mare in perfetta solitudine, senza rumori o altri intorno a me.

Che godimento starsene con i piedi a mollo mangiado pomodorini cigliegini dolcissimi e pane croccante comprato al forno!

Il massimo sforzo e’ stato passeggiare e raccogliere conchiglie (sono stata brava, ve ne ho lasciate un sacco!).

Ce ne siamo andati alle otto di sera, felici e abbronzati, per goderci il tramonto a Vourkari.

Summer is here, time for Kea!

Last weekend we had a first glimpse of summer on the island with temperatures varying from 20 to 30 degrees. A real blessing after the rainy winter we had this year in Greece. Kea was simply fantastic. Fields full of flowers, warm sunny weather and most of all no wind: we decided to head to the beach! 

Schinos is located in the South Eastern part of Kea, in the region of Petroussa and is close to the southern lighthouse (cape Tamelos). It's roughly 30km from the port but you definitely need a 4x4 to get there: the dirt road at the end is steep and bumpy. 

Schinos is a great beach if you want to be on your own. It is located in the most remote and arid part of the island and offers privacy even in the busy summer months. 

On the other hand, you will also find remains of the old fish farm which can be seen as a picturesque thing to some or waste that ruins the scenery to others... Either way, there is only one spot on the beach that we recommend: far to the right. The spot is sandy, the view is splendid as you can see from the pic and the sea is crystal clear! 

Don't forget to take plenty of sun screen, an umbrella and a thermos with cool water!

Enjoy!

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