Koufonisia

Koufonisia, meaning “hollow islands” is located between Naxos and Amorgos and is one of the few inhabited islands of the Small Cyclades.  Rapidly becoming  fashionable islands to visit because of the high quality beaches, Koufonisia is made up of 2 islets – Pano Koufonisia where all visitors arrive into the tiny port and where the hotels and self catering accommodation is and Kato (lower) Koufonisia which is virtually uninhabited just 4 miles away (just 10 minutes by motor boat).


There are some spectacular beaches throughout the Small Cyclades and Koufonisia offers some of the best.  Parianos in the north west is a small, picturesque fishing bay with a wide sandy beach that remains sheltered from the wind.  Clear shallow waters make it ideal for families. 

 To the east of the island are some remote hidden coves where sometimes visitors can be the only ones on the beach.  Alternatively, take one of the boats that run regularly to the uninhabited Kato Koufonisia where there are also some beaches and stunning views over the neighbouring islands.