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Holidays to Koufonissi

Overview

Introduction

Koufonissi is actually 2 islands, Ano (Upper) and Kato (Lower). Both are tiny - Kato is uninhabited, Ano measures only 5.7 sq kms and has just the one village.

Ano Koufonissi has seen a recent surge of popularity thanks to a string of stunning white sand beaches that shelve into a dazzlingly turquoise sea. Coupled with improved ferry schedules and its proximity to Naxos this means that the island attracts far more high season visitors for its size than it should do and the beaches do get crowded. So we would recommend travelling out of season if possible.

There is but a single, white-walled village on a low, rising hill above the tiny harbour. It has a wide choice of restaurants, tavernas, cafes and small shops, many of which can be found in the pretty pedestrianised main street. There is a fine town beach, and 4 more excellent beaches within walking distance (45 minutes maximum to Pori beach, the furthest). A handy beach hopper boat service operates in season as well as a beach bus - otherwise walking is the only way to get around. Boat trips are possible to nearby Kato Koufonissi. 

Getting to the Island

90 to 110 mins from Mykonos or Santorini by high speed ferry. Due to flight and ferry connections an overnight hotel will usually be arranged in at least one direction. Alternatively from Athens in 4-5 hours by high speed ferry or 8 hours by Blue Star.

Multi-Centre and Island Hopping

As well as the gateway islands of Mykonos and Santorini, the nearest and easiest islands to combine with Koufonissos are Amorgos, Schinoussa, Naxos and Paros. Islands further afield such as Folegandros, Sifnos and Serifos, and even Syros and Tinos, also have ferry links with Koufonissi but these are longer journeys and may be in one direction only.

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Time Difference

GMT+ 2 hours

Currency

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Average flight times

3 hours 45 minutes (Flight to Mykonos). Then transfer onto Koufonissi.

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Shirnett Ballantyne
Shirnett Ballantyne

With over three decades of experience working for major travel companies in the UK, Shirnett brings a blend of expertise and enthusiasm to her position within our Greece & Cyprus sales team at Sunvil. Shirnett has extensively explored the Greek islands of Crete, Lemnos, Kefalonia, Corfu, Paxos and Lefkas, and is looking forward to visiting many more in the coming months to expand her knowledge. Her affection for Cyprus dates back to her initial visit in 1992, and her love and knowledge of the island enables her to personalise the ideal Cypriot holiday experience for you.

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