Ano Koufonisi (Greek: Άνω Κουφονήσι), usually referred just as Koufonisi (Greek: Κουφονήσι), is the main attraction in the Little Cyclades. There is also another Koufonisi, Kato Koufonisi nearby. The whole Small Cyclades are often referred as Koufonisia.


Highlights, sights and things to do on Koufonisi:

- Sea caves: on Pano Koufonissi’s North Cape.

- Saint Nicholas’ small church: over Karnagio with a view to nine islands!

- Mylos (Mill): A traditional windmill that has been renovated into a beautiful bar.

Beaches:
There are a couple of beaches on Koufonisi. The best are in the south-east. The wind mostly comes in from the north and also the sea tends to be somewhat rougher to the north.
- Charakopou
- Fanos
- Parianos
- Pisina
- Platia Punta
- Pori (sometimes a nudist affair)

Festivals:
- Saint Goerge’s church: the protector of the island. On Saint George’s day (normally celebrated on 23rd April, but if it coincides with Lent then it is celebrated on Easter Monday), there is a litany/procession of his icon on the seaside street, while the streets are covered with rose petals. They put on fireworks and all the small boats of the island are sailing alongside. Tripe soup with vinegar and a stew or pasta is offered to everyone and then the feast starts.

- Panagia’s (Virgin Mary’s) church on Kato Koufonissi: situated on Deti’s pier and built on ancient ruins. On August 15th a big festival takes place there. At the end of the Mass, food is offered to everyone and then people are transferred by boats which are competing in the race to get to Pano Koufonissi first, where the feast is held.

- Fishermen feast: on June 24th the captains of the caiques cook for everybody on the pier the traditional cacavia (boulliabaisse-a soup made with different types of fish). A feast follows with traditional music and dance.

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