Informations about Koufonisia
Geographical & Historical Outline of Koufonisia
Koufonisia is a cluster of two islands, Kato (Lower) and Pano (Upper) Koufonisi that belongs to the complex of Small East Cyclades.
Geographically, it is located on the southeast side of Naxos and on the west side of Amorgos.
Upper Koufonisi is the smallest with an area of 3,5 square kilometers and Lower Koufonisi has an area of 4,3 square kilometers but it is almost uninhabited.
There are only a few rural houses on it.
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.
Informations about Koufonisia
HOW TO GET THERE
Koufonisia are connected with the port of Piraeus and Naxos all year around by ferry boat or high speed boat.
Distance 120 nautical miles from Piraeus and 24 nautical miles from Naxos.
The trip from Piraeus lasts about 8,30 hours.
There is also a regular connection with Naxos.
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
- Koufonisia Community
Tel: + 30 22850 71379
- Health Center of Koufonisia
Tel: + 30 22850 71370
- Police Station
Tel: + 30 22850 71375
- Port Authority of Naxos
Tel: + 30 22850 22300
- Port Authority of Piraeus
Tel: + 30 210 4226000
