Koufonisia — 4 Day Guide
Beaches, food & nightlife packed into four perfect days.
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. Perfect place to grab bakery goods to take to the beach.
First swims (walk from port): Ammos (~5′), Finikas (~15′), Fanos (~20′).
For a proper sit-down brunch, try Kalamia Café.
Afternoon
If you choose Finikas Beach, right behind it there’s Finikas Tavern for a relaxed lunch.
If you go to Fanos Beach, you’ll find Fanos Beach Bar with coffee, food, cocktails, plus sunbeds & umbrellas.
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.
Day 2 — Beach Line & Natural Pool 🏝️
Morning
Breakfast at Opsianos or Laggona — Laggona has healthy choices like fruit salads, cereal bars, fresh juices, and coffee. 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 route: get off at Pori and walk towards Italida, passing:
- Devil’s Eye cave
- ~3′ later: the Natural Pool (guide & location)
- ~5′ more: Italida Beach
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
Day 4 — Gala Viewpoint, Pori & Italida 🌊
Gala Beach (Read Before You Go)
Gala Beach is not suitable for a swim.
- Access is challenging — you must descend over rocks.
- A landslide occurred in winter 2025, so it does not look like the photos you see online.
- Visit it only as a landmark/viewpoint to see and photograph its unique rock formations — not for spending the day there.
Why Visit
Gala offers dramatic scenery and impressive rock formations. It's worth a quick stop to see, take some photos, and include in your day trip — but not to stay for swimming.
Getting There
- Located near Pori.
- Go by boat taxi (get off at Pori stop) or walk from town.
- Exact location: View on Google Maps
Where to Swim Instead
If you head that way, swim at Pori.
Lunch Options
If you stay at Pori after swimming:
- Wave Restaurant — upscale cuisine with a sea view.
- Kalofeggo — casual all-day spot with creative dishes.
If you return to town first for a rest and then want something quick like souvlaki, try Strofi. There’s almost always a line, but trust me, it’s worth the wait!
Nightlife
- Colors — after midnight, the party begins with loud music, dancing, and drinks.
- Stou Lolou — for a more traditional night out with live music, meze, dancing, and plenty of raki or wine. The vibe is cozy, and everyone ends up as one big happy group.