Ano Koufonisi commands an area of 4 square kilometers and even though the population numbers less than five hundred,it is the most densely populated island in the Cyclades.The residents main occupation are tourism and fishing, which in turn guarantees you a pleasant holiday with fresh and delicious sea treats.The only harbor can be found in the southwestern part of the island.There lies the Xora, which is the populated part of the island.Housing in Xora ,with their distinctive windmills, is an example of Cycladic Architecture.Even though the island is more vibrant in the west, the northeast part of the island will greet you with rugged terrain filled with natural beauty as well as some famous beaches,nonetheless the most famous beaches of the island lie in the south and the southeast.
Over the years the island attracts an increasing number of tourists. The main reason is the increasing knowledge of its natural beauty. Rugged Terrain and beautiful beaches with sparkling blue waters, exist to enchant you.Many of our visitors claim that some of these beaches are the most beautiful in the Cyclades and beyond.We Recommend :
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Ormos Pouri ,
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Italida(Platia Pounta),
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Gala
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Ksilopatis and Ksilompati caves
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Cave, The eye of the devil
They all stand on the southeastern part of the island.Still you shouldnt skip a visit to Kato(Lower) Koufonisi.Even though the island is uninhabited , beaches with emerald waters are there for the picking.