Port Korissia (Korissia) South Aegean - Kea - Greece Town_pier in Korissia, Aegean

Port Korissia is a town pier in Korissia, Aegean, Greece (Kea island), positioned at coordinates 37.659615°N, 24.311993°E. MAIN PORT of Kea, BEAUTIFUL place, ONE OF LARGEST AND SAFEST in Mediterranean, HISTORIC 1831 LIGHTHOUSE (first in Cyclades), ANCHOR FORBIDDEN in bay, ABANDONED ENAMEL FACTORY museum. Port Significance and Safety: MAIN PORT of island of Kea. Located in bay of ST. NIKOLAOS. Natural harbor. ONE OF LARGEST and SAFEST in MEDITERRANEAN - exceptional protection and capacity. BEAUTIFUL PLACE on the quay. CRITICAL WARNING: In the bay the ANCHOR is FORBIDDEN - quay mooring only. Services: ATM, Car rental, Electricity, Market, Restaurant, Water, Wifi. Website: https://www.aegeanislands.gr/islands/kea-tzia/ Historic Lighthouse: At entrance admire LIGHTHOUSE of ST. NIKOLAOS with chapel. Constructed in 1831 by FRENCH COMPANY OF LIGHTHOUSES. ONE OF TWO OLDEST in Greek lighthouses network. FIRST lit in CYCLADES, SECOND in Greece. Belongs to traditional Greek lighthouses - significant maritime heritage. Settlement and Architecture: Livadi (also called Korissia) is settlement built on ANCIENT CITY of KORISSOS. Architecture considered TRADITIONAL - dominated by WHITEWASHED CYCLADIC HOUSES stretching from hill top to beach. Important sight: church of HOLY TRINITY. Tourist Amenities and Attractions: One of TOURIST PLACES of island. Tourist accommodations, shops (souvenirs, supermarkets, bakeries, pastry shops), restaurants, cafes, bars. SANDY BEACH inside port - VERY CLEAN and ELEGANT, good for diving. ABANDONED ENAMEL FACTORY (1927-1957) - once source of life for Kea families, employed HUNDREDS OF WORKERS. Machines PRESERVED and EXHIBITED by Association of Friends Enamel Factory in municipal area. Contact and Location: City: Korissia (Livadi), Kea island, Aegean region. This is a major, safe Mediterranean port with rich maritime history, beautiful architecture, and unique enamel factory museum.