📍 Koufonisi is the smallest and most densely populated Cycladic island located southeast of Naxos towards Amorgos and belongs to the Lesser Cyclades archipelago.
✔ Koufonisi is a divine small island with romantic Chora and phenomenal sandy beaches of exotic charm with the striking turquoise-blue color of the sea.
▪ It has good ferry connections with Athens and the surrounding Cyclades islands, especially Naxos.
▪️ Koufonisi is a real jewel of the Cyclades, whose trademark is stunning beaches whose beauty should be visited and hedonistically enjoyed!
▪️ Extraordinary colors, simplicity, authenticity and hospitality make the stay on Koufonisi enchanting!
Koufonisi – Romantic Chora
The Chora capital is located on the southwest coast of the island. Romantic Chora features typical Cycladic architecture with whitewashed houses with blue windows and picturesque streets. The dazzling whiteness with the turquoise blue sea creates a magical atmosphere.
The center is adorned with the beautiful Agios Georgios church, the patron saint of the island. At the port entrance you can see a white windmill.
The characteristic image is fishing boats that complete the vivid picture of turquoise blue sea.
Chora boasts charming taverns and bars, perfect for carefree family moments or romantic embraces. The sunset view over the Keros island is a romantic and unique experience.
Koufonisi beaches
Koufonisi trademark is the phenomenal sandy beaches with a striking turquoise-blue sea. Coves with emerald waters that look like natural pools create a magical scene that stimulates the senses.
The color of the sea is such that it feels like you’re at a tropical destination like the Caribbean, Maldives, or Seychelles. I call it the Seychelles of Europe. It’s pure bliss to relax and enjoy in this setting!
▪️ Koufonisi beaches. My recommendation! ⬇
1️⃣ Pori
2️⃣ Italida
3️⃣ Fanos
4️⃣ Finikas
5️⃣ Ammos
6️⃣ Gala
7️⃣ Alejandra beach
Koufonisi beaches & locations
When you take the path from Chora and the port to the east side towards the Pori bay, the following beaches and locations appear in order:⤵
Ammos
The beach of capital Chora with beautiful turquoise transparent water.
Lovely powdery sand and shallow water are an excellent choice for families with children.
Additional charm to the extraordinary beauty is provided by numerous picturesque fishing boats floating around.
Finikas
Finikas is the first beach on the way from Chora, 1.5 km away and takes about 20 minutes on foot.
Beautiful spacious beach with fine yellow sand and turquoise clear water.
On the beach there is a tavern of the same name where you can try excellent local food.
Fanos
Fanos is a wonderful spacious beach with lovely golden-yellow sand and turquoise transparent water.
There are trees in the background for Sun protection, as well as a bar that attracts a younger people.
Located about 2 km from Chora and it takes about 25 minutes of walking.
After the Fanos beach, the terrain configuration changes and before the next beach, a picturesque bay appears that looks like a swimming pool surrounded by high rocks…
Italida
Italida is an incredible beach with gorgeous golden soft sand and unreal turquoise blue!
The stunning exotic ambiance embellishes the enchanting view on the Keros island.
Alejandra beach
A small pebble beach surrounded by rocks, located right next to Italida beach.
After that, the landscape changes and appear interesting high cliffs with coves featuring emerald waters resembling natural pools.
Pisina (Natural pool)
This attraction is located between Italida and Pori beaches.
The picturesque location is a natural pool surrounded by rocks and connected to the sea.
The real challenge is diving under the rocks into the sea.
Devil’s Eye
Just before reaching Pori Bay, you pass by an interesting geological formation and a hole in the rock that resembles an eye.
Pori
Pori is a magnificent beach on Koufonisi and one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece!
Divine blue with wonderful white powdery sand and crystal clear water! True Paradide on Earth!
The exotic landscape gives the impression that you are in a tropical location!
The stunning ambience captivates and entices visitors to indulge and enjoy in the natural surrounding, where tamarisk trees serve as umbrellas and the sound of waves as music.
The farthest beach from Chora and it takes about 45 minutes on foot along the sea with a very scenic coast. Pori is also connected to the port by boats, which also stop at beaches along the way.
Gala
After the bay where the Pori beach is located, a small path leads to the unusual location called Gala. A small interesting pebbly beach that stretches beneath high cliffs and looks like a pool.
Ksylompatis Caves
After the Pori beach on the other side, there are high rocks and cliffs where 2 Ksylompatis caves are located, accessible only from the sea.
A location worth visiting to enjoy in the impressive landscape!
Parianos
When you head from Chora and the port to the western side, you reach the Parianos bay. A small fishing village where picturesque boats are anchored.
Along the way, you pass through a very picturesque area, with a wonderful view on the uninhabited island of Kato Koufonisi, which is only 200m away by a small strait.
✔ 5 reasons to visit Koufonisi!
1️⃣ Everything is within walking distance ➡ Cars are unnecessary on the island, as it has 4 km in diameter. The beaches are within walking distance, and it takes 45 minutes on foot to reach the farthest beach, Pori. You can also go to the beaches by boat, or rent a bicycle.
2️⃣ The island is popular enough, but not crowded ➡ It used to be a haven for adventurers and sophisticated visitors. Today it is considered a trendy location, Mykonos in miniature.
3️⃣ The white sand of Pori beach and the clear turquoise water captivate and entice visitors ➡ This is not a beach for those who like bars, sunbeds and loud music. Tamarisk trees serve as natural umbrellas, and the sound of waves as music.
4️⃣ Good food with local ingredients ➡ Koufonisi has picturesque small taverns and restaurants offering a wide variety of deliciously prepared food.
5️⃣ The starry sky above the Sorokos bar ➡ The oldest bar on Koufonisi and hub of nightlife. Located by the sea and has only 5-6 tables outside, overlooking the uninhabited island of Keros.
