Territory capital · Greece
FourniΦούρνοι
Spend 1 day to see beaches and the Minoan cemetery; add a second day if you want quad rides or a boat trip to Thimena.
Fourni is a remote Aegean archipelago of over 20 islands, with two inhabited ones. Its main draws are the Minoan burial site, clear‑water bays and quiet village life. Most visitors stay 1‑2 days, using a ferry from Piraeus, Samos or Ikaria, and get around by quad or boat.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (windy, limited services)
- Airports
- JIK · SMI
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Fourni100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Fourni, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyFourni is safe for tourists; main risks are lack of medical facilities and water shortage – carry supplies.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 166 fire and ambulance · 112 Medical helicopter (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJIK Ikaria Airport (nearest mainland airport, 30‑40 km (25 mi) north).JIK Ikaria Airport (nearest mainland airport, 30‑25 mi (40 km) north).
- Getting aroundQuad/ATV rentals in Fourni town for inland bays; small fishing boats for remote beaches; ferries link Fourni to Thimena daily.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JIK Ikaria Airport (nearest mainland airport, 30‑40 km (25 mi) north) · SMI Samos Airport (alternative gateway, similar distance)JIK Ikaria Airport (nearest mainland airport, 30‑25 mi (40 km) north) · SMI Samos Airport (alternative gateway, similar distance)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Dec (7 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fourni: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Quad/ATV rentals in Fourni town for inland bays; small fishing boats for remote beaches; ferries link Fourni to Thimena daily.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Thimena
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Ferry from Fourni port, several times daily, ~15 min
Small village, good for quiet beach walk.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Fourni town apartments
simple rooms, book via online portals; inexpensive
Thimena guest rooms
few options, suitable for day‑trippers
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Apartment room2 × 1 night × €25 | €50 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €30 | €60 |
| Ferry Piraeus → Fourni (round‑trip)2 × €40 · check schedule | €80 |
| Quad rental per day2 × €30 · check availability | €60 |
| eSIM data for a week2 × €15 · check provider | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €28 |
| Trip total≈ €154 per person per day, bed included | €308≈ US$400 |
book via online portals
2026 estimate in euros; flights and ferry tickets excluded.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited medical care – only a health station; serious cases require helicopter or ferry evacuation.
- Bring enough water; many parts have no shops.
- Ferry schedules are sparse – check dates (three‑times‑week from Piraeus, daily to Thimena).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 166
- Medical helicopter
- 112
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FourniΦούρνοι
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My bed tonight
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance166
- Medical helicopter112
Embassy
US consulate in Athens; Greek emergency number 112.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Piraeus → Fourni ferry: about €45 (≈ US$55) per person, 4–5 h (check schedule)
- Fourni → Thimena ferry: ≈ €5, 15 min
- Quad rental: ≈ €30 per day
Say or show
- Πόσο κοστίζει το φέρι; — How much is the ferry? (Póso kostízei to féri?)
- Πού είναι το κέντρο υγείας; — Where is the health station? (Poú eínai to kéntro ygeías?)
- Θα ήθελα νερό, παρακαλώ — I need water, please (Tha íthela neró, parakaló)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Fourni. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (windy, limited services) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a quad rental for full island exploration.
- Plan a diving day with local boat operators.
Sources
- officialWikidata – Fourni
- secondaryWikivoyage: Fourni, revision 4622400 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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