The Naxos Koufonissi ferry route connects Cyclades Islands with Cyclades Islands and is currently operated by 5 ferry companies. Blue Star Ferries operate their crossing up to 10 times per week, SeaJets 3 times per day, Cyclades Fast Ferries 14 times per week, Cyclades Fast Ferries 14 times per week & the Small Cyclades Lines service is available up to 6 times per week.
There are a combined 10 sailings available per day on the Naxos Koufonissi crossing between Cyclades Islands and Cyclades Islands and with 5 ferry companies on offer it is advisable to compare all to make sure you get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.
The Greek island of Naxos is part of the Cyclades group of islands that lie in the Aegean Sea. Naxos City, or Chora, is the island's largest town and capital and is built amphitheatrically on the island's west coast. It is also home to one of the biggest ports in the Aegean Sea. The town is popular with tourists and as a result there are many bars, restaurants and cafes to cater for them. The small island of Palatia, which extends from the mainland of Naxos, is the town's emblem. Located on the small island is Portara, which is a monument resembling a door standing alone, without any walls attached to either side. A visit to Portara is advisable, especially after your swim, whilst the sun is setting.
The island is also well known for its food and for producing the famous Naxian potatoes, wine, Kitron liquor productions and the popular cheese called Graviera. There are many restaurants located throughout the island serving local produce to the many tourists who visit.
From the island's port ferries depart to Piraeus (Athens) and to the other islands in the Cyclades.
The Greek island of Koufonisia is located to the east of the island of Naxos and to the west of the island of Amorgos, and is made up of two islets named Pano Koufonisi and Kato Koufonisi. The two islets are separated by a strait which is around 200 meters wide and the island's name is derived from the Greek for "Hollow Island" which is a reference to the large caves which led pirates to believe that the island was hollow when viewed from the sea. Located close to Koufonisia is the deserted island of Keros which has been declared an archaeological site that is under protection because of the many Cycladic artefacts that have been found on the island.
Pano Koufonisi is the only inhabited of the two islets and is a popular destination for visitors who want to relax on the island's golden sandy beaches or to swim in the island's war, crystal clear waters.
Timetables between 29/04/2024 and 5/05/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | 00:50 | 02:55 | 2 hours 5 minutes | Sun |
| Blue Star Ferries | 01:00 | 03:05 | 2 hours 5 minutes | Tue, Thu |
| SeaJets | 11:55 | 12:30 | 35 minutes | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Small Cyclades Lines | 14:00 | 16:30 | 2 hours 30 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
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