AEGEON HOTEL Tel. + 30 22850 74050-1 Fax + 30 22850 74056 – www.hotel-aigaion.gr
AEOLOS HOTEL Tel. + 30 22850 74206, 74296 Fax + 30 22850 71188 - aeoloshotel.com
ANATOLI – Charokopou – Tel. + 30 22850 71731, 71951, Fax + 30 22850 71731 – www.anatoli-koufonissi.gr
ATLANTIDA Tel. & Fax + 30 22850 71691, 74066 - www.hotel-atlantida.gr
KEROS ICONS HOTEL Tel. + 30 22850 71601, 71961 – www.keroshotel.gr
KOUFONISIA HOTEL Tel: + 30 22850 74067, 74068 | Fax: + 30 22850 71745 – www.hotelkoufonisia.gr
PARADISE RESORT HOTEL Tel. + 30 22850 72014 |  Fax + 30 22850 72015 – www.paradisekoufonisi.gr
POSIDONION HOTEL Tel. + 30 22850 71675 | Tel. & Fax + 30 22850 71898

TRANSPORT ON THE ISLAND

There are no turnpikes in the island, so cars and motorcycles are not necessary. Furthermore, distances on Koufonisia can be covered on foot, by small boats that make frequent runs to the beaches and by bicycles that are rent here.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Port Authority of Piraeus + 30 210 4226000
Port Authority of Naxos + 30 22850 22300
Health Center of Koufonisia + 30 22850 71370

Koufonisia were inhabited since ancient times.
Excavations in Epano Mili brought into light important findings from the first years of Cycladic Civilization.
In the course of history, Koufonisia followed the fate of the rest of Cyclades islands. They were dominated by the Venetians and the Turks.
Koufonisia set free along with the rest Cyclades islands and incorporated with the rest Greece in 1830.

PANO KOUFONISI
Pano Koufonisi has a small settlement on the south-east side of the island where you will find hotels, rooms to let, restaurants and fish taverns.
The big white windmill on the east side of the port welcomes the visitors. The settlement of Chora is built in the southwest coast of the island and it is a characteristic example of Cycladic architecture. There are many places of interest on Koufonisia, such as the central and the back port, the piscatorial shelter, the «carnagio», the windmills and the churches of Agios Georgios, Agios Nikolaos and Profitis Elias.

The gold sandy beaches with crystal clear waters are part of the magic picture of the island. The most famous beaches are Finikas and Pori.

Fanos beach is located 1,5 kilometers east from the village. It has a fine sandy beach ideal for sea sports. The beach of Megali Ammos at the port of the island is a great place for a cool swim.

There are no turnpikes in the island, so cars and motorcycles are not necessary. Distances on Pano Koufonisi can be covered by foot. There are small boats that make frequent run to the beaches of Koufonisi, Glaronisi and Kato Koufonisi every one hour.

KATO KOUFONISI
Kato Koufonisi is virtually uninhabited, with just a few houses for fishermen who come here in the summer to fish. The most characteristic sight of the island is the small church of the Virgin Mary.

TRADITION – EVENTS

Saint George is the protector saint of the island. On 23rd April (or Monday after Easter) on his name day there is a procession of the saint’s icon. After the end of the procession, a traditional feast takes place in the village’s square. Local traditional food and wine are offered to the visitors.
A big celebration is also held on the 20th of July in the name of Prophet Elias and on 15th August of Virgin Mary.