Koufonisia

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Koufonisia

Map of Mikres Cyclades
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Satellite view of Koufonisia
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Background

Koufonisia (Κουφονήσια) are actually two islands: Epano Koufonisi (upper) and Kato Koufonisi lower. Epano Koufonisi has recently become rather popular with Athenians and Italians attracted to its gorgeous beaches. It also has a sizable fishing fleet. Koufonisia belong to the Small Cyclades (Μικρές Κυκλάδες - Mikres Kyclades) group.

Charts

  • BA 2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
  • BA 1040 Nísos Íos to Vrakhonisídha Kandhelioússa
  • Imray-Tetra G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
  • NIMA 54332 Nisoi Paros & Naxos
  • Greek 42 Andros to Chalki Island
  • Greek 423 Paros to Astypalia

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF no signal

Approach and Navigation

All approaches to Koufonisia are straightforward.

Check-in facilities

See Ports

Anchorages

There are three anchorages all in Epano Koufonisi.

Parianos

Epano Koufonisi

Parianos is the only harbor in the island. It provides good shelter from the meltemi. It is a small harbor with 5-6 m depths at its entrance, and 3-4 m in its middle. Near the mole it can be less than 2 m.

Anchor in the middle and take a liner ashore.

The village is within a 15-20 minute walk.

Warning: There may be a number of floating ropes from the fishing boats.

Finikas

This cove is right across from Kato Koufonisi. It provides reasonable shelter from the meltemi but is exposed to the south. There are many campers on the beach.

Anchor in 4-5 m on a sandy bottom. The village is near by.

NE Bay

This bay is near the north-east tip of the island. It provides some shelter from the meltemi but is open to the east. Sandy bottom.

Offshore Islands

Karos

Karos (Κάρος) or Keros is very arid and rough island, there are no paths or a place where a boat can anchor or safely stop. The island was a prehistoric (Cycladic) burial ground. Most of the findings form the burial ground are now at the National Museum and the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens.

Anti Karos

Antikaros
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Anti Karos (Αντίκαρος) or Anti Keros actually consists of two islands: Dhrima to the south-west and Anti Karos to the north-east. They are separated by a narrow channel 4 m deep.

In calm weather, this is good stop for a swim. The water is wonderful. There are only seagulls and plenty of tar polluting this otherwise pristine spot.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

Swim and walk.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

N/A.

Laundry

N/A.

Grocery Stores

Very limited provisions in Finikas.

Eateries

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Marine Stores & Facilities

None.

Repairs

N/A.

Transportation

There is a small ferry to/from Naxos and Amorgos.

References & Publications

See Greece.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

  • June 1999 --Istioploos 12:07, 29 August 2008 (UTC)


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