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OVERVIEW

The Koufonisia are made up of the islands of Kato and Pano Koufonisi as well as the uninhabited island of Keros in the cluster between the islands of Naxos and Amorgos. Keros has an area of 15 km² and has important discoveries of the Cyclades culture. Koufonisia with their aquamarine waters and sandy coasts have faithful visitors that return each year.

Koufonisi or Pano Koufonisi is the smaller and the most populated, covering an area of 3.5 km² with about 350 residents most of whom are in fishing and in recent years in tourism. Most of its beaches are sandy and accessible by road. There are boats to transport visitors to the beautiful beaches of Kato Koufonisi and the sea caves of Glaronisiou.

Kato Koufonisi is located between Koufonisi, Shoinousa and Keros and is sparsely inhabited; the isolated buildings on it are summer residences. The chapel of the Virgin Mary,, that is situated on a cape, is built upon ancient ruins.