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Set on a spectacular spot less than a 10-minute walk from the little town and beach of this lesser known yet impressive Greek island, the Windmill Villa was carefully restored by its owner who is an engineer and enthusiast of historic buildings. Officially, the windmill is considered a heritage monument protected by the Greek Ministry of Culture. It was originally built around 1830 and functioned as a windmill until 1956. Today it is designated as a four-star luxury property that can be rented for one week or more, preserving the exterior and retaining many of the original elements on the interior.

The ground floor of this three-floor tower boasts a cozy living room, a well-stocked kitchen and a bathroom. Head up to the first floor to discover a bedroom with two single beds and small windows out to see, then to the second floor which houses two more beds and another set of windows. The wheel, mechanism and axis of the mill are visible on the second floor and can actually be put into operation if needed!

On the culinary side, the Windmill Villa is perfect for preparing barbecues just above the seashore and having outdoor dinners against the sunset. It's also a few minutes' walk to the area of town with some of the most delicious local seafood taverns.

Food aside, Koufonissi boasts some of the most amazing beaches in the Cyclades, as well as many fantastic diving spots, hiking paths and photo-taking opportunities. You can also take a boat to all the beaches of the island as well as nearby islands such as Glaronisi (Seagull Island) and Kato Koufonisi (Lower Koufonisi) right across the windmill. A visit with to the mysterious and uninhabited island of Keros across Koufonisi can also be arranged, opening up a world of curiosities such as the protected archeological site and an ancient graveyard from Hellenistic times.

Beyond the natural surroundings, the tiny folk museum, organic store and the two or three pubs represent the range of diverse activities that you could enjoy near the villa. Also noteworthy is the Festival of the Fisherman during the end of June and the Feast of the Virgin on August 15, featuring local dancing and music in true Cycladic tradition.

With the seaside Windmill Villa as your base representing an ideal dream home for couples or family to explore the island's beauty, Koufonisi will unveil itself with all its subtle riches. Your island experience – complete with a real windmill – is waiting for you.

Koufonisi

At last a very peaceful island that helps visitors find tranquillity within. Windless coasts and golden sandy beaches with the bluest of waters await visitors, along with small natural swimming pools, modest sea caves, fabulous island feasts and great seafood. Nonetheless, there are around 370 inhabitants on this island, which makes it almost overpopulated when compared to others of the same size. There’s also an uncharacteristically high proportion of young people on Koufonisi.

Koufonisi is really two islands, the upper island Ano Koufonisi and the lower island Kato Koufonisi, which both belong to the Small Eastern Cyclades separated by a 200-meter strait. Koufonisi could mean hollow islands, mainly due to the many caves around the coasts.

Pano Koufonisi contains Hora, the only town on the island. It is a typical fishing village with picturesque streets, whitewashed houses and the characteristic white windmill on the left of the jetty. Agios Georgios, the temple dedicated to the island’s protector, dominates in the centre of the settlement. The dirt road east of the harbour leads to the beach of Finikas and hosts most of the island’s accommodation.

Hora has many places to stay, with restaurants and taverns that present tasty dishes and seafood. Pano Koufonisi is in reality a small paradise with golden coasts, crystal waters and smooth soil without asphalt streets, which can be covered on foot in three hours. Another hiking option offering unforgettable views follows the inland treks, leading to the Chapel of Profitis Ilias through areas where farmers abound in full tradition.

Kato Koufonisi lies between Pano Koufonisi, Schoinousa and Keros, and is almost deserted. It has a small harbour and many small and isolated beaches. The small chapel of Panagia on the pier, which is built on ancient ruins, is one of the sights of the island. On the 15th of August, a church mass takes place here, followed by dinner that includes fish, lamb and kid. Take a fishing boat from Pano Koufonisi for one of three daily tours in summer.

The whole island, along with several surrounding ones (Glaronisi, Lazaros, Megali Plaka, Voulgari) have been declared as regions of particular natural beauty and figure within the Natura 2000 network.

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Many people dream of staying in one of those rare gorgeous traditional windmills left on the Aegean islands. This dream becomes a reality at Windmill Villa on the island of Koufonisi.
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