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KOUFONISIA SIGHTSEEING
Keros is an island without a port in the north-eastern side of Koufonisi. According to history the island was one of the most important centres of the Cycladic culture around the 3000-2000 B.C. This area is one of the greatest archaeological sights and was a major attraction of many excavations. On the western side of the ancient marble figurines discovered in high-value, the «Arpistis» and the « Avlitis» are exposed in the Archaeological Museum of Athens. The impressive figurine of «Megali Mitera» has a 1.40 m. height. Major findings are also found in the Cycladid cemetery of Keros.
Keros in some ancient texts such as Homer and the Orphica is identified with Asteria, the island that some myths claim was the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
Surveys claim that the Cycladic style figurines that have been found on the island, were the inspiration of a female figure who dominates the crest of the island. A unique attraction of the island is the feminine form, lying over the waters of the Aegean, thus giving magnificent spectacle to all visitors.
For those who love fishing, rocky caves of the island are ideal Fisheries. You can make a tour of the island using the small boats of the island although the distances are small and covered on foot. Koufonisia are starting point for those who wish to visit small Cyclades. You can make day trips to other destinations of Small Cyclades, with chartered boats of the island.
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Koufonisia
