The most walkable island of Greece revealed – with turquoise waters and pristine beauty

Do you dream of escaping a Greek island?

A beautiful and little known island is described as one of the most walkable destinations in the country and tourists do not need a car to make ends meet.

Koufonisi Island is one of the three small islands in the Greek cyclades and is sometimes known as Pano Koufonisi or Ano Koufonisi.

It is the most developed of the three islands, but has remained unspoilt despite its proximity to bustling Santorini.

Since Koufonisi is only 5.7 square kilometers wide, it is possible to explore the entire island on foot, although tourists should avoid this during the heat of the summer.

The Greece experts at Greeka.com Describe Koufounisi as a ‘heavenly’ place with ‘unspoilt beaches’ that ‘is one of the best in the entire cyclades’.

Amnos Beach is one of the best rated on TripAdvisor of the island with an incredible 4.6 of the 5-star classification.

‘Babou’ writes: ‘This beach is the first thing you see when you arrive on the island with the ferry. Huge, very clean [and] Fine sand. ‘

Koufonisi Island is one of the three small islands in the Greek Cyclades and is sometimes known as Pano Koufonisi or Ano Koufonisi

Because Koufonisi is only 5.7 square km wide, it is possible to explore the entire island on foot

Kimberley says: ‘One of our favorite beaches in Koufonisia and certainly the best beach where we have been to a city. I could have stared at the water forever. ‘

In the meantime, a reviewer describes Finikas Beach as a ‘small piece of paradise’ that ‘seems almost unreal’.

They say: ‘When I arrived, I was struck by the simplicity and beauty of the place. The golden sand fits perfectly with the crystal clear water, which you seem to invite to dive immediately. ‘

Because Koufonisi is a small island, there is not much to do than relaxing, so it is the perfect place for those who want to relax in peace and quiet.

How to get to Koufonisi

British tourists can take a direct flight to Athens before they catch a ferry to Ano Koufonisi.

The ferry from Athens generally takes just over five hours. Island Hoppers can also reach Koufonisi on ferries of Naxos, Paros or Amorgos.

How is the weather in Koufonisi

Because Koufonisi is a small island, there is not much to do than relaxing, so it is the perfect place for those who want to relax in peace and quiet

In the meantime, a reviewer Finikas Beach describes as a ‘small piece of paradise’ that ‘seems almost unreal’

The island is the heat in July and August when the temperature regularly rises by 30 degrees Celsius.

Average highlights can also reach to 25 degrees Celsius in May, June and September.

Where to stay in Koufonisi

Most hotels on the island are close to the harbor, making them easily accessible from the ferry.

Tourists who stay in this part of the island are just a short walk of the beautiful Amnos beach.