CHOOSING which island to visit in Greece can be hard – so why not head to Greece’s last ‘secret’ island no crowds?
Koufonisia is a pair of islands – Ano Koufonisi, which is inhabited, and Kato Koufonisi, which isn’t inhabited and is more rugged.
If you head to Ano Koufonisi, you’ll still only find a few hundred locals and most people get around via water taxis or walk along the scenic paths that crisscross over the island.
According to Greeka.com, the two-square-mile Koufonisi boasts “unreal turquoise waters, glittering sand, a laid-back atmosphere” and has even been compared to the “Greek Maldives”.
The most popular beach is Ammos, which sits at the edge of the main town – or Chora, as it is known in Greece.
If you want something more romantic though, make sure to visit Natural Pool, which sits between Platia Poundra and Pori.
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One recent visitor said: “It’s like nature’s own infinity pool, perfect for a refreshing dip.”
You can also head to The Devil’s Eye, which is a small, low-roofed cave with a hole in the rock floor where currents in the water will suck the sea in and out, often creating a loud noise.
A third spot near Pori is Gala Beach, which translates to ‘milk’ in Greek and where you will see the water turned to white as it hits against the limestone cave walls.
The beach is hidden away in a collapsed sea cave, and to get to it, you have to walk through a rocky passage.
In the main town, which has the same name as the island, you will find lots of places to stay, but mainly guesthouses.
For example, you could stay at Apollon Studios, which looks like it has been ripped out of the Mamma Mia films.
You can catch a ferry from the main town to other islands as well, such as Amorgos or Donousa.
You can make a day trip to the wilder twin, Kato Koufonisi, and in fact, the entire island has one taverna called Venetsanos where you can try fish and goat stews.
Nero Beach can also be found on Kato Koufonisi, which compared to the beaches on Ano Koufonisi’s beaches is more rugged and natural.
To get to Ano Koufonisi, you’ll need to fly to Santorini and then hop on a ferry to the island, which takes less than two hours.
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