Koufonisia
– Top yacht charter destination
The
beauty about being on board your own yacht is that these two islets
can be exclusively yours. Because Kato Koufonisi is undeveloped, most
visitors are day-trippers from Naxos or Amorgos and don’t stay on
the island overnight. This means when you’re anchored offshore in
the evening, with the moon rising above you, you’ll have the whole
place to. In the day, the islands offer the most exquisite beaches –
white sand, crystal-clear water and craggy cliffs. And when you feel
like a wander around, you’ll no doubt end up at one of the many
tavernas for a delicious meal.
Koufonisia
– Things To Do
The
island’s main draw-card is its incredible water, rock pools, caves
and beaches. Pori Beach, with its stark Cycladic landscape,
horseshoe-shaped beach and warm turquoise water is a popular spot for
swimming, snorkelling and windsurfing. Head south towards Italida
Beach and halfway there you’ll find the famous heart-shaped natural
rock pool, deep enough for you to jump into. The sea caves at the
southeast end of Finikas Beach don’t require scuba gear and their
gin-blue water is home to octopi and a number of fish species.
Koufonisia
– Gourmet Experience
Most
of the best dining options are found in the chora, where laidback
cafes nestle next to chic restaurants. With its fresh, modern
interior and friendly hosts, Gastronaftis serves delicious
contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. Try the tuna tartar, lamb shank
with fava puree or pork neck. For top-notch seafood dishes, head to
Neo Remezzo, where the fried squid and lobster pasta are popular
dishes. For more casual dining, Souvlaki Sti Strofi offers some of
the best souvlakis around. Need to satisfy a sweet tooth? Fystiki has
a wide selection of unusual and heavenly hand-made ice-creams in
flavours such as pistachio, hazelnut and dark chocolate.
Koufonisia
– Nightlife
Cocktails,
live music and the setting sun are the order of the day in the Pano
Koufonisi chora. With its soft lighting and outdoor benches, Sorokos
Bar, just a few feet from the sea, is the perfect spot for a romantic
sundowner. Mylos Café-Bar is housed in a whitewashed windmill and
serves fabulous cocktails overlooking the marina, while Koufochorio
Cocktail Bar has sidewalk tables, an upstairs terrace and a vibrant
atmosphere.
Koufonisia
– Chartering a Yacht
If
you want to get a closer look at this amazing destination, contact
our friendly charter broker here or by the phone.
Insider
Tip:
If you are visiting Koufonisia off-season,
most of the beaches on both islets turn into nudist spots.
Our friendly Abberley yacht charter brokers are happy to answer any questions you might have. Drop us a line here or give us a call and we will make sure you have the vacation you deserve.
