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Kea's ancient lion monument

The islands' watch-cat, the 6th BC Lion of Kea, or Leonda, basks in the sun about a ten minutes walk east of Ioulis. The lion is carved from a huge chunk of slate.

This 2,400 year old smiling feline is 19 ft long and 10 ft high and carved from local stone.

Cat lovers everywhere have long pondered as to its origin but its protective nature is undisputed. This is a cat with one long life instead of the usual nine. There are many island stories and tales about the lion.

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Only four hours from Athens, Kea is a popular destination with Athenians, so forget about accommodations on weekends unless booked well in advance. Sea more pictures of Kea.

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Transportation Facts	Approximately 3 Hours by Bus & Ferry from Athens' secondary port of Lavrion by both ferry and high speed catamaran In summer, hydrofoils connect with Piraeus' Zea Marina, 90 minutes During the summer there is a daily link to the island of Kithinos, 50 min Kea may also be reached from Rafina in season On the island, a bus runs from Ioulis to Vourkari. Taxis are available on the island
Island Resources	Tel. code: 2288 Port Authority: tel. 21344 Police: 21100 Korissia Port Authority Tel: 21-344 Archeological Museum Tel: 22-079 Boat Schedules Tel: 2292-25-249 Post Office Tel: 22325 Gas Station/ Tel: 21400 Police Tel: 21-100 Tourist Info Tel: 21-256 Health Center: 22200 Pharmacy/ Tel: 32240 Flying Dolphins Office Kea Tel: 21435

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