Ioulida, Kea Island - Like an eagle’s nest on the rocks

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Ioulida, Kea Island - Like an eagle’s nest on the rocks

Details: Friday, 12 February 2016

Ioulida, the capital of Kea Island, looks like an eagle’s nest on the top of the mountain. The densely built houses with shingle roofs compose a rare architectural ensemble that looks like a painting. Amongst the houses, a labyrinth of paved side-streets lead to the beautiful square of the Town Hall. No matter where you stand in Ioulida, the sea can always be seen at a distance -like looking out of an airplane window.

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