Koufonisia

Koufonisia is a small complex of two islands, separated by a narrow channel (200 m wide), Pano Koufonisi and Kato Koufonisi which are located SE of Naxos and W of Amorgos. They were named after the huge caves that the Corsairs used to see from far away, thinking that the islands were hollow (in Greek koufios >Koufionisia>Koufonisia). Nearby you will find Keros, a deserted island and protected archaeological site, as periodically the excavations have brought to light remarkable works of Cycladic art. Koufonisia (Pano Koufonisi is the more developed and populated of the two, extends over 5.5 km2 and has 366 residents) is a preferred destination for those who seek peaceful holidays, a slow pace, fresh fish and beautiful beaches.