A speck in the sea, tiny Koufonissia and its larger but deserted neighbour Kato Koufonissia are small, hard to get to and punch way above their weight- perhaps due to the stunning beauty of its fox-red rocks, peacock blue waters, pale blue lagoon and stylish vibe which attracts Italian and freinch guests as well as shipowners in their yachts – Koufonissia is a favoured stop for great food, a fun but refined atmosphere and the full moon partiy on the beach..
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Koufonissia is really the playground of the islands; no need for a car, you can walk from one end to the other in 40 minutes easily, and if you take the coastal path, you can stop and swim in a different little beach every 50 metres, and have a drink, a fresh fish or a salad in a little taverna or cute beach shack every 100 metres. The biggest decisions you need to make are whether to go round the coastal path clockwise or anti-clockwise, whether to take the boat over to Kato Koufonisi, and what to order for lunch…
BEST FOR
Astonishing little white sandy beaches and sea caves.
An authentic Cycladic atmosphere of gaiety and casualness.
Cute town with everything at hand.
Total absence of anything mass market
Bragging rights – not many people you know will have been here.
WORST FOR
Mobile phone reception and fast internet – lack thereof to be accurate.
Small choice of shops
Car hire – cars have to be brought over from Naxos. Not that you need one here…
Usual limitations of a very small island.
WOULD SUIT
Sunbathers and beach-nuts,
Families with teenagers, or young adults who can walk to where the nightlife is, and home again even if they are staying at the furthest part of the island.
Those not wanting to have to drive anywhere
Those wanting to feel they have really got to know an island, the regular visitors, and the locals – small and friendly.
WOULD NOT SUIT
People wanting large organised beaches, and sophisticated dining and shopping.
Explorers wanting adventures every day
DON’T MISS
Lobster macarani (Astakomakaronada) in Leftheris taverna or Captain Nicolas.
The Full moon parties down on Pori Beach
A swim in Pori’s blue lagoon and lunch at one of the tavernas there
Scrambling around the wonderful coastal path around Pori and back to town.
ACTIVITIES
Walk around the coastal path. Jump off the rocks into the brilliant turquoise water.
Go snorkeling or spear fishing.
Take a day trip on a tourist boat or charter a whole boat yourself, and sail to Kato Koufonisi for a beach picnic.
Take the Skopelitis Express ( see our blog) for a day trip to Schinoussa or Donoussa.
Pori Beach: a perfect crescent beach with a great taverna.
Fanos Beach: A serene beach with shallow waters, perfect for families and snorkeling enthusiasts.
Italida Beach: This beach is famous for its unique rock formations and stunning sunset views.
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Our Villas in Koufonisia
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Very few good villas and they book up fast! Low key, un-ostentatious and typical Cycladic in style.
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