07/04/2026
Arrive by helicopter, the Aegean opening up beneath you as Kéa slowly comes into view. Or take the slower route by boat from Athens.
Kéa has a quieter presence than most of the Cyclades – less scene, more space, and a sense that everything moves just a little slower. It’s not an island defined by picturesque villages, but by its landscape, its coastline, and the time you spend within it.
At One&Only Kéa Island, the villas are set into the cliffs, with wide, uninterrupted views and a natural sense of privacy throughout.
Just below, the cliffside pool looks out over the Aegean – a place to spend most of the day without needing to move much at all.
Days fall into an easy rhythm – time by the pool, long lunches, and nowhere particular you need to be.
You may find yourself doing less than intended.
But there’s always somewhere to go – a table by the water, a choice of restaurants and bars, something happening at the beach club with DJ sets as the day turns to evening, or simply staying where you are, with everything brought to you.
If you feel like doing more, there’s a cooking class using local ingredients, time out on the water – swimming, paddleboarding or heading out along the coastline – a cocktail class in the speakeasy, a way to get to know the island through its landscape and traditions, or for those who want something more, diving among the island’s historic shipwrecks.
There’s also a more sporty active side – a seafront gym, tennis and padel courts set along the coastline, and space to move when you feel like it.
The spa is set slightly apart, spread across several levels, with wide views, indoor-outdoor pools and a yoga pavilion overlooking the bay – somewhere to properly switch off for a while.
One&Only Kéa offers a more low-key kind of glamour – where space, privacy and pace matter more than scene.
If this feels like your kind of place, we’d be delighted to explore it with you. [email protected]
