No matter how much you’ve been prepared for — based on what you’ve heard — about the beaches of Koufonissia, what you will actually feel and see when you get there cannot be easily described. Coves with emerald waters that look like natural pools and a background of rocks uniquely sculpted by the waves compose a magical picture that fires the senses right away. For many years these two little isles were the refuge of the few those that discovered them.Today, they are favorite tourist destination all the while, keeping their exotic charm.
Koufonissia comprise two isles, Ano (Epano or Apano) and Kato Koufonissi (5.7sq.km. and 4.4sq.km. respectively), which are separated by a narrow strait 200m wide and the island of Keros.
Kato Koufonissi is virtually deserted, but has a small port and numerous small and isolated beaches.
Keros is located between the two Koufonissi islands and Schinousa, Keros was as prominent during the period of the early Cycladic civilization as Delos was during Classical antiquity.
Located between the two Koufonissi islands and Schinoussa, Keros was as prominent during the period of th ...
Located between the two Koufonissi islands and Schinoussa, Keros was as prominent during the period of the early Cycladic civilization as Delos was during Classical antiquity. Rich in white, finely gr ...
There is no doubt about it. Koufonissia - actually two islands, the inhabited Pano (upper) Koufonissi and ...
There is no doubt about it. Koufonissia - actually two islands, the inhabited Pano (upper) Koufonissi and uninhabited, Kato (lower) Koufonissi -- has some of the Aegean’s best beaches. One of the tini ...
Nice things come in small packages. The tiniest of the Small Cyclades, and the smallest of the four islan ...
Nice things come in small packages. The tiniest of the Small Cyclades, and the smallest of the four islands that make up the group known as Small Cyclades, Koufonissia, or more specifically, the popul ...
Transportation is not needed on Ano Koufonissi. The island can be walked around in just a few hours, or, ...
Transportation is not needed on Ano Koufonissi. The island can be walked around in just a few hours, or, if preferred, one may rent a bicycle, or do the round by boat, either private or through boat s ...
