Koufonisi Island is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Koufonisi Island!
Koufonisi Island, Sitia, Koufonisi Island, Crete It extends to the SE of the theatre. Very characteristic is a villa with eight rooms preserved; it has an imposing propylon, kitchens, and a domestic workshop for the working of murex shells. Two of its rooms have floors lined... View More
Ancient Settlement of Koufonisi
Ancient Theater of Koufonisi
Koufonisi Island, Sitia, Koufonisi Island, Crete At the northeastern end of Kouphonesi, opposite the Marmara islet, and at a small distance from the beach, excavations have brought to light a well preserved stone-built theatre; the cavea had twelve rows of seats and a capacity... View More
Ancient Theater of Koufonisi
Cisterns of Koufonisi
Koufonisi Island, Sitia, Koufonisi Island, Crete Very impressive are a series of spacious tholos cisterns which provided water carried from sources with built pipes.Source: www.incrediblecrete.gr View More
Cisterns of Koufonisi
Public Baths of Koufonisi
Koufonisi Island, Sitia, Koufonisi Island, Crete The second important building of the settlement was in use from the 1st until the 4th century A.D. This bath complex, a typical Roman edifice, includes all rooms which were in use in such a building: a garden (for the rest of... View More
Public Baths of Koufonisi
Temple
Koufonisi Island, Sitia, Koufonisi Island, Crete It lies in the southern part of the island, and measures 18 x 15.70 m. It is preserved to the height of the crepis, and has a central entrance on the narrow east side, and a second, stepped entrance on the north. The temple is... View More