Sights

Folklore Museum is located next to the Church of St. George. All the items you can see are courtesy of the inhabitants. Agricultural and fishermen tools, old framed portraits, and domestic tools will take you back in time and will make you travel to another era.

Gala is a huge hole in the ground containing a beach. The name Gala was given by locals from the colour of the water inside the cave. It becomes visible only when you arrive. You should follow the path from the left hand end of the beach walking towards the east. When you will climb down to the beach for swimming you will face a unique experience and if the sea is calm, swim through the narrow passage to the open sea and back.

Karnagio (Shipyard) is located at Loutro on the island and is where repairs and maintenance of marine vessels take place. It is the only one in the Small Cyclades and the maintenance of fishing vessels are made in the traditional way of the old craftsmen.

Mati tou Diavolou (Devil's Eye) is difficult to find, because the entrance is not visible from the path. It is a low cave and at the entrance on the right side, there is a huge hole from where the sea waves gush in. It is a natural attraction where the power of the sea, the sound, the view and the deep sigh of the ever rising and falling water make for a riveting sight.

Parianos is a bay in Ano Koufonisi and is located on the west side of the island. All the fishing boats of the island are safe and sheltered there because it is windless. You can easily go on foot and enjoy the boats and the sunset with the intense shades of red.

Walking along the cliff path towards the east, past Platia Pounda beach and before you get to Pori beach, about halfway, you will find a large rock pool, Pisina. It is a natural pool due to erosion of rocks filled with salt water and many visitors prefer to swim. But you must be careful, because there are dangerous places at the bottom and the passage to the sea is narrow.

North of Pori beach, at Xylompatis, you will find two impressive sea caves. The first is tube-shaped and open at both ends, while the second has a small beach inside.You will get there by car or bike from the paved road that connects the port with Pori, either by boat.