Two islands, one named arrival hub
Visit Greece explains that Koufonisia refers to Ano Koufonisi and Kato Koufonisi, separated by a 200 m narrow strait.
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How to get to Koufonisia
For Koufonisia, the official Visit Greece page gives unusually clear travel basics: what the island pair includes, which island is populated, how long the Piraeus route is listed, and how the harbour, Pori and Kato Koufonisi fit together.
Minor CycladesBy-sea accessAno and Kato
What official sources confirm
Ano Koufonisi is the populated island
The official page states that Ano or Pano Koufonisi is the only populated island of the pair.
Official ferry links
Visit Greece states that Koufonisia is connected to Piraeus and other Aegean ports, with the conventional Piraeus-Koufonisia route taking about 8 hours.
Rafina is also listed
The same official page adds that Koufonisia is also connected with the port of Rafina.
Harbour, Pori and Kato Koufonisi
Visit Greece places Chora right at the harbour, says the main road runs east to Pori, and notes that Kato Koufonisi is visited by boat from Pano Koufonisi.
Official source note
- Visit Greece says the whole island can be explored on foot, by bicycle or by boat in about 3 hours.
- The official page places the church of Agios Georgios at the centre of Chora.
- Visit Greece identifies nearby Keros as a protected archaeological site.
Official sources used on this page
This page summarizes details stated on official tourism pages available on March 11, 2026. Transport times and live schedules can change, so confirm them with the operator before travel.
Checked against official pages available on March 11, 2026.
Use official basics before booking
For live departures and ticket changes, start from the official destination facts and then check the current operator timetable.
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