Municipality of Kea

Municipality of Kea

Kea, also known as Tzia, belongs to the island complex of the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea. It has a coastline length of 88 km and is the closest inhabited island of the Cyclades to Attica. According to the 2021 census, it has 2,335 permanent residents, while during the summer period, it experiences significant tourist inflows.

The island has two active ports in Korissia and Vourkari, respectively, which contribute to the commercial, passenger, maritime, tourism, and fishing activities of the island. Additionally, there is one fishing association active on the island.

Prefecture : South Aegean
Population : 2.335
Member since : 2023
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Practices for the marine environment

The Municipality of Kea is a founding member of the network and has implemented the following practices for the preservation of the marine ecosystem:

  • 1 Marine Litter Collection Station at the Vourkari marina that has contributed to the collection of 7,980 pieces of recyclable materials and 700 kg of fishing gear (2021-2023)
  • 5 widesrpead initiatives including underwater and coastal cleanups
  • 2 research programs that included sampling and analysis of seabed sediments and microplastics
  • 4 Blue Flags in 2023 for the beaches of Gialiskari, Koundouros, Otzias, and Poisses