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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Koufonisi
Κουφονήσι
Spend 1–2 days walking Koufonisi’s beaches; take a €2.50 water shuttle for longer stretches.
Koufonisi is a tiny Cycladic island where everything is within walking distance. A full circuit takes 3–4 h, so a single day covers the main sights; an extra night lets you relax on the quieter southern beaches and enjoy the evening feast.
- Country
- Greece
- Local name
- Κουφονήσι
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug heatwave (check local forecast)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70–120 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Tourist police 1571
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Water shuttle ride | €2.50 |
| Bottled water (6×1.5 L) | €2.50 |
| Meal at Giorgoula bakery (bread, pastry) | €4–6 |
| Sunscreen (500 ml) | €3–5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
Typical fares
- Water shuttle (single ride)
- about €2.50 per person
- Ferry Koufonisi → Naxos
- ≈ €15–20, 1½ h (check schedule)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the coastal path (3–4 h) or use the €2.50 water shuttle that stops at Finikas, Italida and Pori.
See and do
Known for
- Athena, Finikas, Italida and Natural Pool beaches
- Saint George’s church and festival (23 Apr)
- Traditional wind‑mill bar
- Fishermen’s feast (24 Jun)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kato Koufonisi | Small boat from Koufonisi port, about 15 min | ≈30 min round‑trip |
| Naxos | Ferry from Koufonisi port, approx 1 h 30 min | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- Guest houses in Koufonisi village
- Simple rooms, book early for June‑August.
- Free camping on Kato Koufonisi (nearby island)
- Allowed only on Kato Koufonisi; bring gear.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsignómi |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώefharistó |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;póso kostízei? |
| Where is the water shuttle? | Πού είναι το πλοίο νερού;poú eínai to ploío nerou? |
| I would like a bottle of water | Θέλω ένα μπουκάλι νερόthélo éna boukáli neró |
| Do you accept cards? | Δέχεστε κάρτες;déheste kártes? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Sunburn and heatstroke in summer – buy sunscreen at Veneti supermarket.
- Water tap not recommended; bottled water €2.50 for 6 × 1.5 L (June 2023).
- Boat schedules can change; confirm daily shuttle times at the port.
Generally safe; main risks are sun exposure and occasional rough seas on the north side.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Koufonisi yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Athena, Finikas, Italida and Natural Pool beaches
- Saint George’s church and festival (23 Apr)
- Traditional wind‑mill bar
- Fishermen’s feast (24 Jun)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Koufonisi, revision 4695434 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4695434
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/koufonisi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.