Koufonisia islands

The Koufonisia consist of a paradise like group of islands in the small eastern Cyclades southeast of Naxos and Amorgos.

They consist of upper Koufonisi, lower Koufonisi, and mysterious Keros in between them separated by a narrow passage of some 200m with several rocky islet outcrops in between. They all fall under the jurisdiction of Naxos.

The calm landscape magical golden sandy beaches with crystalline turquoise waters natural jetties and sea caves complimented by great fresh fish and the friendliness of the inhabitants make these islands a veritable paradise for summer vacationers to escape to...

The climate is mild even in winter and cool in the summer with a bright sun and the characteristic summer northern winds called Meltemia.

These islands were the springboard for opportunist pirate raids through the ages and today offer a different kind of opportunity for the tourist wishing to visit these off the beaten track islands. Today they offer easy access and a myriad of accommodation choices with comfortable hotels, apartments, studios and rooms for rent for visitors to enjoy paradise on earth.

* Area: Pano Koufonissi has an extent of 3,5 sq.km. and Kato Koufonissi that of 4,3 sq.km.
* Μοrphology: Nature and the island’s environment are mainly that of the typical Cycladic Islands. Calm plain with golden beaches and soft rocks corroded by the sea create caves that gave the name to the islands. Koufonissia are mainly flat with the highest point being that of Profitis Ilias of 100m.
* Climate: Typical Cycladic, mild during the winter and fresh in the summer. Due to the fact that the island is flat one has the impression that the summer periodic winds, which the locals call ‘‘gaidouromeltemo’’ (donkey’s wind) last longer.
* Settlement: Pano Koufonissi has a small settlement where the port is and it is a characteristic example of Cycladic architecture, built on the southwest coast. Kato Koufonissi has only a few rural houses that are inhabited during the summer months and Venetsanos famous taverna.
* Population: 366 residents. Pano Koufonissi is the most populated one with density at 105 inhabitants per kilometre square! One third of the population are young people, a unique ratio for the Greek and European standards.

Information for Koufonisia group islands:

Pano Koufonisi island
Kato Koufonisi island
Keros island