You can walk around this beautiful island. It is only 4 km from Crete.

A picturesque island in Greece without crowds and cars? This time it's not about Hydra , although it is also a unique competition for Rhodes or other crowded places. We propose a relaxing walk through the uninhabited Koufonisia. It is small and inconspicuous, but you will spend an interesting time there.

A pedestrian-friendly Greek island

The length of Koufonisia Island is 6 km and its width is about 5.5 km – this is one of the reasons why you can walk around it very quickly, while seeing local attractions. There are not many of them, but thanks to this there is plenty of time to relax and enjoy nature. There is no shortage of beautiful views, and most importantly the air, beaches and water are spotlessly clean. Are you tired of crowded resorts? Here, at least for a moment, you will feel like you are in a deserted paradise.

The uniqueness of the place is emphasized by experts from greeka.com. They considered it ideal for walking. They emphasize that Koufonisia is unspoiled by the presence of tourists, although it is the most developed of the other small nearby islands in the Greek Cyclades. Nevertheless, when going there in the season, you have to remember that temperatures can be high. For this reason, walking in the height of summer is sometimes discouraged. You don't have to worry about accommodation on site - most hotels are located near the port.

The island's hit is the pristine Amnos beach - it has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on Tripadvisor. "Huge, very clean and with fine sand" - described tourists. Another piece of paradise is Finikas beach. Both are ideal for relaxing in peace. Among the interesting attractions we will find there the ruins of an ancient theater and buildings that date back to Roman times.

This is how you get to Kufonisi

Do you think that Koufonisia is far from popular places? Nothing could be further from the truth. The island is located 4 km from the coast of Crete and quite close to Santorini. During the summer season, you can reach the island by boats sailing from the port of Makrygialos in Crete, 18 km away.

Another option is to fly to Athens and then catch a ferry to Ano Koufonisi. This crossing usually takes over five hours. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Naxos, Paros or Amorgos to Koufonisi.

It is worth remembering that the aforementioned island is sometimes known as Pano Koufonisi or Ano Koufonisi. This may be useful if you are looking for more information about it or connections to the place.

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