Koufonisia group islands are:

Pano koufonisi - koufonisia
Kato koufonisi - koufonisia
Keros - koufonisia

Pori beach.jpg 

  • Area: Pano Koufonissi has an extent of 3,5 sq.km. and Kato Koufonissi that of 4,3 sq.km.
  • Μοrphology: Nature and the island’s environment are mainly that of the typical Cycladic Islands. Calm plain with golden beaches and soft rocks corroded by the sea create caves that gave the name to the islands. Koufonissia are mainly flat with the highest point being that of Profitis Ilias of 100m.
  • Climate: Typical Cycladic, mild during the winter and fresh in the summer. Due to the fact that the island is flat one has the impression that the summer periodic winds, which the locals call ‘‘gaidouromeltemo’’ (donkey’s wind) last longer.
  • Settlement: Pano Koufonissi has a small settlement where the port is and it is a characteristic example of Cycladic architecture, built on the southwest coast. Kato Koufonissi has only a few rural houses that are inhabited during the summer months and Venetsanos famous taverna
  • Population: 366 residents. Pano Koufonissi is the most populated one with density at 105 inhabitants per kilometre square! One third of the population are young people, a unique ratio for the Greek and European standards.
Information from Small Cyclades Islands


Τα Κουφονήσια είναι:

Πάνω Κουφονήσι
Κάτω Κουφονήσι
Κέρος