Unique Island in Greece - Koufanisia

Paralia Pori

Head to the north east side of the island to hang out at Pori beach’s crystal clear waters! Don’t miss the dramatic Pori Cliffs behind the beach. If it’s calm, you can explore the Ksylompatis caves near the Pori cliffs. Be careful though, it can get quite windy and choppy on that side of the island. While you’re over there, you can choose between Kalofego or Wana Beach Bar and Restaurant for a drink and snack.

Inventure's Bay

For dramatic rock formations, potentially a jump and a dip, bring some goggles for snorkeling around here as well.

Natural Pool

This was my absolute favorite spot on the island. We would bring towels and lay on the rocks taking turns jumping into the natural pool and watching the fish swim around. There was a short underwater tunnel that took you out to the open sea from the pool that we would swim in and out of and explore the coastline from under water!

Day Trips

Kato Koufanisi

Take the taxi boat over to the neighboring island and hike to Laki beach and then further on to clothing-optional Nero beach. You’ll pass one or two quirky homes, some abandoned buildings and goats roaming around. Once you’ve hiked back, have a drink at the only establishment on the island, Venetsanos restaurant, while you wait for the next boat taxi to bring you back.

Eat

Neo Remezzo - Skip the trendier spots and head to this traditional Greek restaurant for amazing seafood dishes as big as your head.

Laska - For higher end meal and a lighter dinner with more romantic ambiance.

Souvlaki Sti Strofi - This is a fantastic Gyro spot on the main strip in town, it has green shutters and is only open in the evenings, definitely worth having a casual bite here one night!

Finikas Beach and Restaurant - This was our favorite spot! It’s closer to town but such a cute beach spot where we had traditional Greek dishes for lunch, we ended up going there twice in one week.

Capetan Nikolas - Another traditional restaurant with big plates and delicious meals, we picked our fish from the catch of the day and devoured it in the simple, yet pleasant patio atmosphere with views of the windmill and neighboring islands.

Drink

Mylos - Such a unique space, you can grab a drink outside overlooking the harbor and sea, and then head to the adorable boutique in the centuries-old windmill. You can shop an assortment of clothing and accessories along with ceramics and candles, all made in Greece by Greek designers.

Koyfochorio - Located on the main walking street through town, the bars put their chairs and tables out around 6pm and this lively bar starts to fill up around 8pm. If you’re there earlier head inside to the back small patio to sip on a handcrafted cocktail while taking in the view, if you’re there later, join the locals in the street for a nightcap.

Sorokos - This may have been one of my favorite bars I have ever been to. Located right on the water on the outskirts of the main beach, you can sit in your bikini on wooden beach chairs or on plush pillows right above the sea. Jump and and take a swim as you wait for your food and cocktails. They also have a fantastic pancake breakfast if you get going earlier in the day!

Scholio Alternative Cocktail Rock Bar - An old couple runs this place and they make very strong cocktails. They play rock-n-roll all night long, and the bar is all stone which creates a cozy and cave-like bar. This is a great place to tuck into a corner for the evening post-dinner if you want to skip the more energetic bars down the street.