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Hotels

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ARCHIPELAGOS Tel. + 30 22750 51250 Fax + 30 22750 51078

Apartments & Rooms to Let

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ANNA FOUR SEASONS Tel. + 30 22750 51270, 51408
EFTICHIA Tel. + 30 22750 51364
MANOLIS STUDIOS Tel. + 30 22750 51268
MINAS Tel. + 30 22750 51608
PATRA’S APARTMENTS & ROOMS Tel. + 30 22750 51268 Fax + 30 22750 51355
RENA STUDIOS Tel. + 30 22750 51364 Fax + 30 22750 51209

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Informations about Fourni

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:12:38 +0000

HOW TO GET THERE
By ferry-boat from Piraeus port to Agios Kirikos or Evdilos (Ikaria) and Fourni.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Coast Guard of Fourni +30 22750 51207
Port Authority of Agios Kirikos – Ikaria + 30 22750 22867, 22207
Port Authority of Piraeus + 30 4226000
Medical Center of Fourni + 30 22750 51202
Telecommunication Service of Fourni (OTE) + 30 22750 51480
Post Office of Fourni + 30 22750 51286

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Geographical Outline of Fourni

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:07:11 +0000

Between Samos, Ikaria and Patmos are the small islands of Fourni, Thymaina and Agios Minas. Administrativelly, they belong to the prefecture of Samos. The only inhabited are Fourni and Thymaina. The 9 smaller and uninhabited islands are an ideal environment for seabirds.

Fourni is 4 nautical miles from Samos, 6 n.m. from Ikaria and 9 n.m. from Patmos. It is connected by ferry boat with Samos.
The island has an area of 70 square kilometers and 2 settlements: Fourni and Chrysomilia.

In earlier times Fourni was called Korseon and it was the site of pirates.

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Tour of Fourni

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:02:53 +0000

Fourni Korseon is a complex of small islands that lie between Ikaria, Samos and Patmos.
The 3 largest are Fourni, Thymena and Agios Minas and the 9 smaller ones are an ideal environment for seabirds.
The two largest islands of the complex (Fourni and Thymena) are inhabited. There is a boat twice a week going to Thymena. On this island there is only a tavern. It is possible to camp there.
On Thymena island is the interesting monastery of Saint John.

Fourni is a small paradise ideal for quiet and peaceful holidays.
The island is beautiful with fantastic beaches, fjord-like bays and spectacular cliffs. On the island you will find small hotels, pensions and rooms to let, many taverns, cafes and some shops. There is no extensive road network on Fourni and the island is ideal for making walks. There are not a lot of cars. You will find to hire a motor bike, but there is no car rental on the island.

The largest village and capital of the island is also called Fourni. It is built amphitheatrically around the small natural port and has about 1800 inhabitants.
It is an attractive and pleasant village with rooms to let, many taverns around the port and in the main street.

The second largest village lies at the north of the island and is called Chryssomilia. On the main island there are a lot of fine beaches such as Vlychada, Vitsilia, Petrokopio, Elidaki and Bali, but there are also many smaller bays that can be reached on foot or boat.

In the southwest at about 20 minutes away, are the two bays of Kampi with some windmills, a tavern and two beaches.

LOCAL PRODUCTS
Don’t miss to buy local thyme honey of fine quality and cheese.