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Ano Koufonisi (Greek: Άνω Κουφονήσι), usually referred just as Koufonisi (Greek: Κουφονήσι), is the main attraction in the Little Cyclades. There is also another Koufonisi, Kato Koufonisi nearby. The whole Small Cyclades are often referred as Koufonisia.

[edit] Villages

Just one Village. It's a small island.

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[edit] Understand

[edit] Tourist information

Ask the market at the port.

[edit] Talk

Greek is the native language of the people of Koufonisi. However, most people also speak passable English and many speak German or other European languages.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By boat

Koufonisi is accessable via ferry from Naxos, and Athens.

All ferry and high speed ferry companies : schedules, connections, availability and prices, between Koufonisia, other Greek islands & Piraeus port (Athens) is here [1]

Cruise ships dock at the Port.

[edit] By plane

There is no airport in Koufonisi.

[edit] Get around

Everything is in walking distance. On foot is the main way to get around.

[edit] By bus

No bus service, isn't needed

[edit] By taxi

No taxi service is available on the island.

[edit] By car

It is not worth the hassle to bring your own car to the island, although it is in theory possible. Roads turn out to be little more than dirt paths. There is one in the interior, and one along the south. A Gas station has opened in 2005 so you can refill your car now. Whether this is a good thing is questionable.

[edit] By motorcycle

Motorbikes and mopeds are popular alternatives to cars. Especially mopeds are frequently used by local youths and can go to many places that cars cannot go - for example the twisted narrow streets of Koufonisi city.

If you start a day-trip with a moped, make you sure you do so on a full tank, as gas stations are sometimes hard to find. An extra stop at a gas station can save a lot of nerves. When renting a moped, check if the profile of the tyres is ok and if the brakes work properly. If it is the last vehicle in store, be suspicious - it could be the one that needs a repair badly. Though helmets are not required on the streets, it might be a good idea to ask your rent-a-bike for one.

[edit][add listing] See

• The Village, couldn't missed it anyway.
• The sun and the sea while relaxing.
• Neolithic village site on neighboring Keros. Daily excursions via boat may be offered.

[edit][add listing] Do

• Sunbathing
• Swimming
• Relax

[edit] Beaches

There is a couple of beaches on Koufonisi. The best is in the south-east. The wind mostly comes in from the north and also the sea tends to be somewhat rougher to the north.

• Charakopou
• Platia Punta
• Pori sometimes a nudist affair

[edit][add listing] Buy

There aren't many shops, but a few local things can be found.

[edit][add listing] Eat

Seafood is the obvious choice.

[edit][add listing] Drink

The tap water could be avoided. Local drinks include Mythos (beer) and Ouzo.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• There used to be a camping at Charakopou beach, however, as it was hard to get a proper permit to operate, whether it will be opened is questionable.
• Rooms available in the port village.

[edit] Stay safe

Koufonisi is a generally very safe destination.

• The summer sun tends to get very strong. You should not take the risk of dehydration, sunburns or even heat strokes lightly. Wear appropriate clothes, maybe with a hat and sunglasses; use sunscreen; bring enough water on excursions and know when to stop exhausting yourself and seek the shade of a tree.
• There is no Bank in the island, plan ahead and have enough cash. Actually there is an ATM at the local Post office.

[edit] Get out

• Daily excursions via boat to Kato Koufonisi are offered

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