Ioulida Kea: Ioulida village of Kea, Greece, Cyclades

However, there is a bus service parting from Ioulida to several parts of the island -e.g., Mylopotamos, Korissos, Gialiskari, the port of Vourkari, and Otzias, all placed on the same road. These facts do not mean the main town does not count on any facilities or amenities. On the contrary, many of the squares of Ioulida count on great restaurants and cafes.

Heading to the left, the Kastro area will be found. This is the most ancient part, and counts on antique fortifications, the remains of a Venetian wall, and acropolis. Further below, there are some seats carved in stone, and also the church of Agia Paraskevi, built inside a cave. The monastery of Panagia Kastriani can also be found in this area,. This is the most important monastery on Kea and as it lies on the top of a huge rock, it provides great views to the sea.

The Archaeological museum is also located in Ioulida. It hosts lots of archaeological items discovered in excavations around the island. The items include artefacts from the Post Neolithic Age, as well as the Early, the Middle and the Post Copper Age, while thare is also a vast collection dating between the 7th to the 2nd century BC.

When it comes to entertainment, apart from the bars and taverns, the main square or platia is also highly advisable. This is where the festivals take place. One of the main festivals is that of Panagia, on August 15th, which is observed in the whole Greece, and consists of traditional food, music, and dancing.