Donousa

Island in South Aegean

Find yourself in this tiny islet. With only 160 inhabitants, it's ideal for relaxation, yoga, and mindfulness. Beachlife is most there is here.

The small port of Stavros settlement on the island of Donousa.
photo: Kostas Limitsios / CC BY 2.0

Attractions, Beaches & Things to Do in Donousa

A picture showing a part of the settlement and the port of Stavros on Donousa island.
photo: Manu / CC BY 2.0
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Port of Donousa

By the main settlement of Stavros, the homonymous port is approached by ferries from Piraeus & this that connects Donousa with Naxos.

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A picture showing a part of the settlement of Stavros on Donousa island.
photo: Av-fuzzy at German Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 2.0

Stavros, Donousa

The central settlement and the port of the island, that includes tourist infrastructure and facilities as well as tavernas, bars, and cafés.

↑ N
< 1km
A photo of the exterior of the Stavros church of Donousa.
photo: Kostas Limitsios / CC BY 2.0

Timios Stavros Church

Impressive white church with a blue dome that gave its name to the settlement and celebrates on the 14th of September with a big festival.

↗ NE
< 1km
A panoramic photo of the Kedros beach on the island of Donousa.
photo: jenny / CC BY-SA 2.0

Kedros Beach

A sandy beach at a wind-protected bay of the island. One of the most popular beaches of the island where nudism and free camping is allowed.

→ E
≈ 1.1km
An overview of the Livadi beach on the island of Donousa.
photo: Kostas Limitsios / CC BY 2.0

Livadi Beach

Sandy beach where free-camping and nudism are allowed, while it is accessible either by boat or by a one-hour hiking path from Mersini village.

→ E
≈ 3.7km
The ruins of an ancient settlement in Mersini with the great view of the sea in the background.
photo: Kostas Limitsios / CC BY 2.0

Ruins of an Ancient Settlement in Mersini

Close to the second biggest village of the island are situated the remains of its ancient settlement.

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≈ 4km
Small fishing boats anchored at the bay of Kalotaritissa on the island of Donousa.
photo: Kostas Limitsios / CC BY 2.0

Kalotaritissa Beach

A small pebble & sand beach, the biggest of the tiny and homonymous fishing village in a wind-protected bay at the north part of the island.

↗ NE
≈ 4.9km
A picture of the Trypiti beach on Donousa island.
photo: Kostas Limitsios / CC BY 2.0

Trypiti Beach

Located approximately 400 meters from the settlement of Kalotaritissa, it's a golden-sand beach that is well-protected by the winds.

↗ NE
≈ 5.3km
A photo showing a part of the main settlement of Naxos (Chora) taken from the hill of the Portara monument.
photo: TimOve / CC BY 2.0

Naxos

This large island offers a plentiful choice of historical sites, traditional villages, and beaches - a place for road trips, sunsets, and nightlife.

← W
≈ 26.1km
A small boat and the rocky coast at the area of Pori on Ano Koufonisi islet.
photo: Yanni Haviaras / CC BY-SA 3.0

Koufonisia

Backpackers' favorites, out of these four islets, only Ano Koufonisi is permanently inhabited. Find lots of time for yourself with friends on the beach.

↙ SW
≈ 35.5km
A picture showing a part of the Chora of Amorgos.
photo: Paul Arps / CC BY 2.0

Amorgos

A place for travelers rather than tourists, this island combines a wild and mountainous landscape with Aegean's endless blue. Sunsets are otherwordly.

↓ S
≈ 37km
An overview of the uninhabited island of Keros.
photo: Phso2 / CC BY 3.0

Keros Island

Mysterious island and probably the most ancient sanctuary of the Aegean that is described through the documentary The Enigma of Keros.

↙ SW
≈ 37.5km

Questions & Answers about Donousa

Why Visit Donousa?
  • Tiny & unspoiled from mass tourism with 3 small settlements & numerous beaches.
  • The small boat is the best way to reach the beaches and the coastal caves.
  • Favorite destination for hikers, adventure lovers, and free campers.
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