The best spot of fishing in the region! Many proclaim that once you have seen this island you will forget the rest. The origin of the name of the island is the cause of some dispute. The word Koufo means, to be deaf, and it is quite interesting that many attribute this quality to the locals and hence the name. However, this is not the case. The name is a derivative of the Greek word Kouf-io which means hollow and is a reference to the huge caves that are visible from a distance out at sea, leading the sailors to believe the island was hollow. The name Kouf-onisi developed from Kouf-io-nisi.
Koufonisia are essentially two islands, Pano (Upper) and Kato (Lower), separated by a narrow canal of 200 metres. Kato Koufonisi is practically barren with few homes and the church of the Panagia built on top of the remains of an ancient site.

Historical Note
It is believed that most of the Small Eastern Cyclades were inhabited by the Prehistoric Epoch. This is substantiated by findings that have been brought to light during recent excavations. These resulted in important cultural centres of Cycladic culture (3000 – 2000 BC). The following centuries, the islands of the Small Eastern Cyclades followed the same historical path as those of the other Cyclades; conquered by different rulers, changing hands many times, especially between the Turks and the Venetian lords.

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Transportation
•Ferry departures to Koufonisia islands from Piraeus, Rafina, Amorgos and Naxos.
Ferry Companies
•Blue Star Ferries Tel: +30 210 8919800 • from Piraeus.
•Skopelitis Tel: +30 22850 71269 • from Naxos and Amorgos.
Port Authorities
•Piraeus Tel: +30 210 4226000-4
•Naxos Tel: +30 22850 22300
•Amorgos (Egiali) Tel: +30 22850 71259