Donoussa

Donoussa is an ideal island for tranquil and carefree holidays. It has a lot to offer to families, couples and friends. Donoussa is the Northest Island of the small Cyclades. It is located on the north of Amorgos and the east of Naxos. There are 100-120 inhabitants, school and doctor. It is a developing island, which combines the serenity of a pure and unspoilt environment. The village Stavros is the capital and the port of Donoussa. Other villages are Messaria, Mersini and Kalotaritissa.

Livadi beach

Kalotaritisa beach

Stavros port

Φωκοσπηλιά

Livadi beach

Vathi Limenari beach

Stavros port

Livadi beach

Kerdos beach

Stavros beach

Donoussa port

There are a lot of things to see in Donoussa, like the spring in Mersini, fokospilia (a seal cave) and the old mines. But what makes Donoussa a perfect place for summer holidays are the superb beaches with the white sand and the crystal-clear water. The beaches of Stavros, Kerdos, Livadi and Kalotaritissa are some of them. You can reach them by car or on foot following the traditional paths.
As far as the food and entertainment is concerned, there are traditional taverns, coffee bars, a bakery, two mini-markets, a souvenir shop and newsagent at Stavros. At Kerdos beach there is a snack bar. At Mersini village there are two taverns with an amazing view and in Kalotaritissa there is only one tavern.
Three festivals take place every summer: On 15 August, on 13 September (Patron of the island) and on 17 September, offering visitors traditional food, music and dance.