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KoufonisiΚουφονήσι
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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug heatwave (check local forecast)
- Airport
- none nearby
- Nights
- 1–2
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 guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- 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 Koufonisi112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Koufonisi, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; main risks are sun exposure and occasional rough seas on the north side.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 1571 tourist police (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.
- Getting aroundWalk the coastal path (3–4 h) or use the €2.50 (≈ US$3) water shuttle that stops at Finikas, Italida and Pori.
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
- none nearby: arrive by land or via another city
Map of Koufonisi
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Koufonisi
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Schinoussa · 11 km straight line
- Naxos · 20 km straight line
- Ampelas · 36 km straight line
- Ios · 36 km straight line
- Lefkes, Paros · 38 km straight line
- Naousa · 39 km straight line
- Parikia · 44 km straight line
- Antiparos · 50 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Jun, Sep. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Koufonisi: 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
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 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
Walk the coastal path (3–4 h) or use the €2.50 water shuttle that stops at Finikas, Italida and Pori.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kato Koufonisi
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round‑trip
Small boat from Koufonisi port, about 15 min
Free camping allowed; beaches are nudist‑friendly.
Naxos
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Ferry from Koufonisi port, approx 1 h 30 min
Check seasonal ferry timetable; may be limited in off‑season.
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.
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.
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
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room2 × 1 night × €35 | €70 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €30 | €60 |
| Water shuttle ride2 × €3 · check schedule | €5 |
| Bottled water (6×1.5 L)1 × €3 · June 2023 | €3 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × €15 · check provider | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €17 |
| Trip total≈ €93 per person per day, bed included | €185≈ US$250 |
simple rooms, book early for June–August
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Water shuttle ride | €2.50 (≈ US$3) |
| Bottled water (6×1.5 L)June 2023 | €2.50 (≈ US$3) |
| Meal at Giorgoula bakery (bread, pastry) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Sunscreen (500 ml) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sunburn and heatstroke in summer – buy sunscreen at Veneti supermarket.
- Water tap not recommended; bottled water €2.50 (≈ US$3) for 6 × 1.5 L (June 2023).
- Boat schedules can change; confirm daily shuttle times at the port.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Tourist police
- 1571
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Emergency
- Police112
- Tourist police1571
Embassy
US consulate in Athens; other embassies in Athens.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Water shuttle (single ride): about €2.50 (≈ US$3) per person
- Ferry Koufonisi → Naxos: ≈ €15–20, 1½ h (check schedule)
Say or show
- Συγγνώμη — Excuse me / Sorry (signómi)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (efharistó)
- Πόσο κοστίζει; — How much is it? (póso kostízei?)
- Πού είναι το πλοίο νερού; — Where is the water shuttle? (poú eínai to ploío nerou?)
- Θέλω ένα μπουκάλι νερό — I would like a bottle of water (thélo éna boukáli neró)
- Δέχεστε κάρτες; — Do you accept cards? (déheste kártes?)
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 Koufonisi. 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: Jun–Sep · avoid Jul–Aug heatwave (check local forecast) · month by month →
- 0 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a moped rental (check tyre condition, brakes).
- Arrange private boat for sunrise photo trips (price check).
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