Kea to Lavrio is one of the shortest island crossings in the Cyclades, and it shows in how the route is used: plenty of day-trippers and weekenders from Athens treat it almost like a bus service. Lavrio itself sits on the eastern coast of Attica, a more relaxed drive from the capital than the port congestion around Piraeus, with parking generally easier to find near the quay. Kea's boats dock at Korissia, a small working harbour on the island's north side, close enough to the main village that you can walk into town if you're travelling light.
The strait between Attica and Kea is open water and gets a reputation locally for picking up a stiff meltemi in high summer, so it's worth building a little slack into your plans if you're sailing on a windy forecast day -- crossings can run, but comfort varies more here than on routes tucked between islands. Outside those blustery spells it's a straightforward, short hop, and frequency holds up well through the season before easing back as autumn approaches. Check the schedule box above for exactly how many sailings are running on your travel date.
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Exploring Athens?
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