A SMALL Greek island where locals head for their holidays is now becoming less of a well kept secret, thanks to a brand new resort. Holidaymakers are constantly trying to stay ahead of the curve, so they can enjoy beautiful destinations before they become overcrowded, like Mykonos and Santorini . And it looks like the small island of Kea could soon become popular with holidaymakers from abroad, after mainly being a tourist spot for locals up to now.
The small island is also known to some as Tzia, and sits around an hour away from Athens. It's described as both a "weekend hangout and summer hideaway" for people who live in the capital, some of whom will head there to their second home, and even their speedboat. Borders of Adventure described it as being "the closest Cyclades getaway to mainland Greece.
And one that feels much, much further away". They added: "Coveted by those in the know, like a secret garden whose gate is open if you know where to find it. "It sure is deserving of a little more tourism.
" That may well now come in the shape of the new One&Only resort, which opened on the island earlier this year. The high-end luxury accommodation is home to 63 modern villas, each set within the hillside with their own private infinity pools and sea views. There will also soon be a collection of privately owned homes, some with as many as six bedrooms.
The Financial Times said there was "something of the Bond villain’s lair about the resort" with its setting playing a big par.