Tour of Donousa Island
Donousa is a private paradise for those who wish to enjoy quiet and peaceful holidays close to nature as well as the sea.
The capital of the island is also called Donousa or Stavros.
It is a tiny village of a few houses owned by local fishermen.
There are rooms to let and taverns in the harbor, where you will taste fresh fish and local specialties.
In the capital you can see the church of Stavros (Holy Cross) which gave the name for the village and up on the hill behind the new building area the churches of Panagia (Virgin Mary) and Agios Ioannis (St. John).
It is also worth to visit the cave of Tichos which is hiding in the far northwest of the island near Aspros Kavos.
In the island are the villages of Mesaria, Mersini and Kalotaritissa. A main road links these villages together.
Tour of Donousa Island
BEACHES
In the island there are fine beaches: Kedros, Vathy Limenari, Livadi at the south and Kalotaritissa at the north.
The main beach is located directly at Stavros between the old part of the village and the new building area.
It is mostly sand with few pebbles but only little shade.
Camping and nudism are strictly forbidden here.
Kedros beach is situated about 30 minutes walk away from the village at the road to Mersini. It has fine sand and pebbles
Next beach rather close to Stavros is called Panagia that you reach by a 15-20 minutes walk.
Some more beaches are found near the village of Kalotaritissa and in the far east of the island at Livadi approximately two hours walk from Stavros.
Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades
