Koufonisia in 3 Days • Essentials 🌊

Koufonisia — 3 Day Guide

Beaches, food & nightlife packed into three perfect days.

No car needed Beach hopping Budget-friendly Date-night spots

Day 1 — Arrival & Chill 🐚

Morning

Arrive, check-in, take it easy. Stop by Fournos Giorgoula for coffee & snacks. Small seating area — come early in high season to get a table. Great for grabbing bakery goods to take to the beach.

First swims (walk from port): Ammos (~5′), Finikas (~15′), Fanos (~20′).

Want a sit-down brunch? Try Kalamia Café.

Afternoon

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If you choose Finikas Beach, right behind it there’s Finikas Tavern for a relaxed lunch.

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If you go to Fanos Beach, you’ll find Fanos Beach Bar with coffee, food, cocktails, plus sunbeds & umbrellas.

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Next to Finikas is the well-known Chondros Kavos — fresh fish and local meats, home-style cooking, with a stunning view of Keros.

Dinner

Almira kai Pioto — creative Greek cuisine in Chora. After dinner, stroll the village and visit Agios Georgios church and the Folklore Museum.

Night

Sorokos Bar — first island cocktail by the sea.

💡 Beach prep: Bring water, sunscreen & shade — limited natural shade at Fanos and Finikas.

Day 2 — Beach Line & Natural Pool 🏝️

Morning

Breakfast at Opsianos or Laggona — Laggona leans healthy (fruit salads, coffee, cereal bars, fresh juices). Or grab-and-go from Giorgoula. Pack water, hat, sunscreen, snorkel mask.

Boat Taxis 🚤

Two boats — Prasinos (Green) & Mavros (Black) — every ~30′. Round-trip ~€7.5. Stops: Finikas → Fanos → Italida → Pori. Check schedules boat schedules.

Beach Route

Great flow: get off at Pori and walk towards Italida:

Devil’s Eye cave
~3′ later: the Natural Pool (guide & location)
~5′ more: Italida Beach

⚠️ Italida: No umbrellas or beach bar — stock up in town before you go.

Lunch / Afternoon

Kalofeggo — casual all-day with creative dishes and beautiful bay views.
Wave Restaurant — upscale seaside, seafood & daily specials.

Evening

Mixalios Grill House — expertly grilled meats, generous portions.
Kapetan Nikolas — classic fresh-fish tavern.
Astrolouloudo — lively cocktails on a pedestrian lane.
Mylos — sea-view drinks with island breeze.

Day 3 — Kato Koufonisi & Party Night 🚤🎉

Morning

Sofia’s Café — perfect breakfast start with omelets, eggs, hearty options. Or quick grab-and-go at Giorgoula.

Excursion

Boat to Kato Koufonisi — peaceful coves: Nero, Lakkoi, Hawaii. Lunch at Taverna Venetsanos. Alternative: head back to your favorite main-island beach (Pori, Italida, or Fanos).

Back to Town & Night

Coffee/drink at Kyma, quick rest & change. Dinner at Neo Remezzo. Final party at Nelipot — dance till sunrise.

Summary

Day 1: Close beaches + Sorokos • Day 2: Beach line + Natural Pool + Astrolouloudo/Mylos • Day 3: Kato Koufonisi + Neo Remezzo + Nelipot