Donousa

Donousa (13,6km² and 163 population) is a little out on a limb compared with the other Lesser Cyclades and ferries call less frequently. Island life is on the pleasant port settlement of Stavros, spread out behind the harbor and the village beach. Most sunbathers head for Kendros, a long and attractive stretch of shadeless sand twenty minutes over the ridge to the east. A World War II wreck can be easily spotted by snorkellers. The village of Mirsini is an hour's walk from Stavros, while a nearby path leads down to Livadi, an idyllic white-sand beach with tamarisks for shade. In high season a beach-boat runs from the port to all beaches, many of which are nudist. Locals don't seem to mind.

Transportation

By ferry: Ferries doc at Stavros.

Destination: Amorgos(1-2 daily, 1hr), Ano Koufonissi (2-4 weekly, 1-3 hr), Iraklia(1-2 daily, 3hr), Naxos(1-2 daily, 1hr), Paros(4-5 weekly, 2-5 hr), Pireas(4 weekly, 7hr), Schinousa(1-2 daily, 30min), Syros(3 weekly, 6hr).

 

Livadi

Useful Phone Numbers

Municipality of Donousa: 22850 51600

Medical Center: 22850 51506

Donousa