Donoussa – Koufonissi
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Donoussa – Koufonissi
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Donoussa to Koufonissi. 2 ferry operators sail between Donoussa to Koufonissi, these include
Ferries from Donoussa to Koufonissi typically depart from Donoussa at around 09:20. The average sailing time of a Koufonissi Donoussa ferry is approximately 1h 9m.
Ferry prices for Donoussa Koufonissi ferries typically range between €16* and €16*. The average price is around €16*. The cheapest ferry prices from Donoussa to Koufonissi start from €16*. The average price for a foot passenger is €16*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Donoussa to Koufonissi is approximately 16.9 miles (27.2km), or 14.7 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Donoussa and Koufonissi
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Donoussa to Koufonissi with SAOS Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines.
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| Donoussa - Koufonissi Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | SAOS Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines | |
| Average Price | 16 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 9m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 5m | |
| First Ferry | 09:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 09:25 | |
| Distance | 14 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The Greek island of Donoussa is one of the small smattering of landmasses that make up the Lesser Cyclades archipelago to the south of the Aegean Sea. As one of the smaller isles in the region, it has remained largely untouched by the blossoming tourism trade. Instead the island is a haven of tranquil beauty. Along the cliff-side coast are golden beaches hemmed by the cerulean shallows of the sea, while further inland lay rippling hills coloured by the verdant shades of Mediterranean shrubs. The main town of the island (also called Donoussa,) is comprised of narrow, twisting lanes and white-washed homes that speckle a steep rise on the western coast. The port here is found at the edge of the warm-watered bay that cuts a curve into the town’s central shoreline. It’s nothing more than an L-shaped pier featuring a private marina on one side and a ferry docking area on the other, meaning that food, drink and other refreshments can only be purchased from the town just a short walk away. Donoussa is no further than 6-miles away from any other point on the island, meaning that travelling to and from the port is easy. Just one road connects the town to the three others that line the southern edge of the region, a route that ends at the village of Kalotaritissa on the opposite coast. One ferry company currently operates at the port, offering trips to a variety of destinations along the Greek swathe of the Aegean Sea. Blue Star Ferries lines leave Donoussa a number of times throughout the week sailing the short distance to the island towns of Astypalea and Aegiali in the south and Naxos and Paros in the north. Another service makes the longer voyage to the major district of Piraeus on the coast of mainland Greece.
Koufonissi is a small island belonging to Greece, and a former community in the Cyclades. The island got its name of Koufonissi, which is literally translated as ‘Hollow Islands’, due to the many huge caves that are dotted around the shores, giving the impression to pirates that the islands were hollow. The island is popular for those that are looking for a relaxing holiday on the beach, basking in the sun and admiring the beautiful landscapes. There are no bars or clubs on Koufonissi; any noise heard in the evening will be from the conversations of diners enjoying the delicious food and ambience of the restaurants. There are no cars on the island, therefore all visitors are required to travel by foot. Fortunately it is small enough to walk across in just about a day, with the main beaches being in relatively close proximity to each other. For the more adventurous, there are boat excursions on offer throughout the day, allowing visitors the chance to swim around the azure waters of the Aegean Sea. The ferry routes from the port cross to several of the other Greek islands; they are typically very short with the majority lasting under an hour, and the longest taking around four hours.
