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Koufonisia is a cluster of two islands, Kato (Lower) and Pano (Upper) Koufonisi that belongs to the complex of Small East Cyclades.

Pano Koufonisi

Pano Koufonisi is the smallest and most densely populated island in the Cyclades islands. It is 3,5sq.km and its population amounts to 366 residents.

The white windmill on the east side of the port welcomes visitors when they arrive on the island. Chora, which is built on the southwest coast of Koufonisi, is a characteristic example of Cycladic architecture. Its heavenly beaches- the majority of them are sandy- are part of the magical picture of the island. Koufonisi has only been developed during the last ten years, as far as tourism is concerned, so the natural beauty and its traditional atmosphere have remained intact. All this, along with the warm hospitality of the residents and the reasonable prices of the hotels, the rooms for rent and the food, make the island the perfect destination for the summer and -why not- winter holidays.

Kato Koufonisi

It is located next to Pano Koufonisi, Shoinousa and Keros. It is 4sq.km. and it is almost uninhabited, as there are only a few rural houses on it.

In its small, graphic port anchor there are only fishing and tourist boats that take the tourists to the magical beaches of the island.