Different issues to do on Ano Koufonisi
In case you are somebody who likes to have a lot of actions and sights to see the entire time this will not be the island for you.
The Small Cyclades are very laid again and really beach-focused. Assume swimming, eating, sleeping, repeat.
We spent 5 nights in Ano Koufonisi in September and it was great however that was in all probability sufficient for us. Some folks spend weeks there nevertheless and we met many {couples} that return yearly for a number of weeks, and even months.
We spent 3 of our 5 days exploring the island and the seashores, someday mendacity round our Villa and one other day doing a day journey.
Buying
There aren’t numerous outlets on Koufonisi however the few which are there are fairly good. The truth is, my two favourite purchases from our 5 weeks in September are each from there.
Other than a few good boutiques together with Thoosa, Kares, and To Perasma there are additionally some small galleries, memento shops, two supermarkets, a pharmacy, a bookshop, two bakeries, and a jeweler. There’s even a nail bar and therapeutic massage therapist.
Mountain climbing
You may stroll across the total island in about 3 hours so it’s a great place for reasonable hikers with out being too arduous.
The most well-liked route is the coastal observe from the Chora to Pori Seaside, which takes about an hour with no stops. There are many locations to cease and swim although!
The longest route can be to Pori Seaside and past it to Gala Seaside however going from Chora to Loutro, then Parianos, Xylopatis, after which Pori, so numerous it’s inside. This takes about 90 minutes.
Festivals
St. George Competition
St George is the patron saint and protector of the island and there’s a celebration yearly on 23 April to honour him. If this date happens throughout Lent the pageant will happen on Easter Monday.
The pageant begins with the Holy Mass, after which there’s a procession of an icon of the Saint across the village. The roads that it passes by are carpeted with rose petals and plenty of boats observe the procession the place potential. The procession ends within the village the place everybody takes half in a wonderful feast.
Fishermans Competition
The Fisherman’s Competition takes place yearly on the Saturday earlier than the celebration of the Holy Spirit. The native fisherman and their households set up a giant seafood feast and there’s a lot of music, dancing, and celebration with due to Poseidon for offering and conserving the fishermen protected.
Panagia
Additionally known as the Dormition of the Virgin Mary this is among the greatest non secular festivals celebrated in throughout Greece. yearly on August fifteenth.
In Koufonisia the primary church service happens on Kato Koufonissi and the ferry Categorical Skopolitis leaves its common schedule to ferry everybody there freed from cost.
The Church Service is held there after which there’s a boat race by the native Kaiki ( fishing boats) again to Ano Koufonisi, and a giant feast with an abundance of meals, music, and dancing.
Day Journeys from Koufonisi
Regardless of Koufonisia being a extremely popular day journey from the larger, extra fashionable islands, you can too do day journeys from there as effectively.
There’s a native operator on the island, Mavros G Boat Tours, who supply personal excursions for teams of 10 folks or extra. These day excursions go across the three islands, with quite a few stops for swimming and lunch included.
It’s also possible to catch the ferry to a number of the different Small Cyclades Islands, like Schinoussa and Iraklia, and even over to Amorgos. Sadly, once we arrived in late September, the low season timetable had kicked in so a day journey to Amorgos was not potential. We had been capable of organise a non-public rib by Mavros, nevertheless, which was costly however an exquisite day exploring Amorgos and varied swim stops too.
Tip: In case you are visiting Amorgos to see the unimaginable monastery, you should definitely examine its opening occasions!
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