Donousa, the alternative
Donousa, Denousa, Donousa, Stenosa, Spinosa are some of the names of the small island in the Aegean. Donoussa is located in the Cyclades and is 8 nm. from Naxos 14 nm. from Amorgos, from the port Katapola. It belongs to the municipality Naxos and Small Cyclades, with Koufonisia, Schinoussa, Keros and Heraklia. The main port is the Cross and is the capital of the island, which is the village with most residents. Stavros or Kampos for locals, They grouped together all the island's services, like the Municipal building and the Community Clinic. Here are the rental accommodation on the island, the super market and more cafe - restaurants.
ACTIVITIES
GAMES mountainous RUNNING
1th ROUND DONOUSAS – 1st DONOUSSA TRAIL RUNING
THE "1th Donousa Tour"Will be held Saturday 28 October as part of the event "Cyclades Trail Cup», Championships Mountain Running Cyclades. The start will be from the port of the Cross, at 10:30 a.m. immediately after school parade, with the participation of men and women. The rotors will follow a beautiful circular path length 19 km through 4 beautiful villages.
The '1th Tour of Donousa"Included in"Cyclades Trail Cup 2017"And the first three athletes who finish the route of 19 km will receive championship points. The organization has taken the Cultural, Environmental Association Donoussa "Poseidon" to the emergence of the island, of hiking trails and attract visitors all year round, within the alternative tourism (for more information, tel. : www.donoussatrailrunning.gr ).
hiking – TOUR
Donoussa due rocky geomorphology it ideal for walking as there are labeled paths or not, joining small settlements beaches. Through a network of trails you can explore the island, browse among the hills and experience the beauty of the island on foot. The municipality has appointed a Network Routes Cultural Interest which includes the following routes:
Route 1or : Cross port – Messaria – Mersini- Kalotaritissa (4,4 km, 1,5 time, moderate)
Route 2or : beach Kedrou- Messaria (1,1 km, 30 minutes, easy)
Route 3or : Mersini - Meadow (0,9 km, 20 minutes, moderate)
Route 4or : Cedar Beach - Lower Mill (1,8 km, 40 minutes, easy)
Route 5or : Lizard - Lake - White Kavos (2,1 km, 40 minutes, moderate)
Route 6or : source (well) Kalotaritissa (Arbutus) - Kavos Moschona (not labeled)
SIGHTS – FESTIVALS OF DONOUSAS
- Church of the Cross, located in town and impresses with its Cycladic architecture. celebrated on 14 September and the island that day a festival. Cultural Center, next to the church to serve all the traditional food, «patatato», i.e. goat stew with potatoes and local wine. Then the fun ends at shore, with dancing and singing.
- Church of Our Lady Donousa, on top of Chora, 500 m. A. harbor.
The chapel of Our Lady Donoussa or "Panagitsas», for locals, It is essentially 2 churches together. celebrated on 15 August and is the 2The great feast of the island. The Aegean Sea views are stunning and worth to come to take the most beautiful photos. The church, in tO. you will see the beach of Kedros.
VILLAGE Mersin
You can come to the village for the spectacular view of the Aegean, to drink water from the spring that flows clean drinking water and to admire the small houses full of flowers and fruit trees. On top of the rock, the church of Hagia Sophia is a relaxation point after trekking.
For dining there 2 taverns serving Greek cuisine and local dishes, the "TZI TZI"And the tavern" Daughter of Michael Sun».
DEEP Limenari
You will see remains of the settlement of the Geometric period and remains of the old windmill.
VILLAGE Kalotaritissa
Small village with a beautiful beach, Kalotaritisa and chapel St. George.
BEACHES DONOUSA
- Stavros beach, located in the homonymous port and is very popular.
- cedar beach ,nudist beach, It is 1 km from the port of the Cross is the most popular of the island. Accessible by car, by boat doing around the island or walk. It has small pebbles and wonderful seabed exploration around the sunken German ship, the destroyer "Orion». An ideal place for snorkeling. Here you will see several nudists as nudity allowed. There is a private area where you can build secure your tent. For coffee, drinks and food there is Kedros Cafis – Beach bar.
- beach Kalotaritissa, in the homonymous village. Located in NE. end of the island and is the Country 9 km. Access is by paved road from the port of the Cross or the local boat. The local bus stops in the village.
nearby beaches Sapounochoma, Vlycho and slotted or Through Sand It is quieter and more isolated. When blowing north wind better to choose another beach on the island. Opposite the beach is the islet Skoulonisi. Coffee and food is the restaurant "Mitsos».
- Tripiti beach or Mesa Ammos, nudist beach, it is isolated, quiet and nudism is allowed. Access is from a small coastal path Kalotaritisa beach or the local boat.
- Meadow beach, nudist beach, secluded beach because access is made either by the local boat making around the island either by path (about 30 minutes walking). Here nudism is permitted but not officially allowed free camping. Nevertheless under the trees you will see many freelance campers. Here you will find two taverns. If you stay overnight at the beach Meadow and run out of supplies you can have the phone the captain of the boat that makes daily round the island and will make sure you bring the necessary by Country.
- Fikio beach, next to Livadi, full of rocks, ideal for snorkeling.
- Fokospilia, impressive cave in Cavo Moschona. It got its name from the seals that took refuge here. Located close to the Cross if you do not have your own boat will bring you the boat that makes daily around the island.
- Cave Wall, near Cross, ideal for exploring and snorkeling. If you select the local boat, on island tour, you will see this cave.
- Beach Deep Limenari, small, secluded beach, with small pebbles, near Messaria.
DONOUSA ACCOMMODATION
Most accommodations are in Donousa Stavros, the Hora. Indicatively we mention the following :
Firoa Studios, tel. : 6947723963
Pahivouni Studios & Suites, tel. : 6983632314
Pothiti Studios, tel. : 6974864106
Marianna’s Studios, tel. : 6986612783
Makares Studios, tel. : 6980756454
Ammos Studios, tel. : 2285079027
Aposperitis : tel. : 2285 051586
Markoulli Studios, tel. : 2285 051569
sunset Studios, tel. : 694 226 9 219
Donoussa Rooms, tel. : 2285 051575
ACCESS
Donoussa, in summer daily connections with the port of Piraeus, by Naxos. The ships Blue Star Ferries, PATMOS KAI NAXOS, performing the connection Peiraias – Donousa – Amorgos, with stopovers islands Syros, Paro, Naxos, Koufonissi, Schinoussa, Iraklia, Astypalaia, always depending on the ship and the days.
The ship "Express Skopelitis», the company Kyklades Mikres, joins Donoussa to Naxos Islands, Iraklia, Schinoussa, Koufonissi, Amorgos. During the winter months the connection is not everyday so you should contact the agent of Blue Star Ferries, performing route from Piraeus.
Naxos has an airport, from which you can reach from Athens International Airport "Eleftherios. Venizelos ". Then you can go to Donoussa with one of the boats that make the itinerary Naxos – Donousa.
USEFUL ADDRESSES
Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades, tel. : 2285360100, 2285062361
Municipal Community Donousa, tel. : 2285051600
infirmary, tel. : 2285051506
Port Naxos, tel. : 2285022300
Naxos National Airport "Apollo", position Alykes Naxos, tel. : 2285024816
"Donousa Witch", local boat to go round the island, tel. : 6944203441
Cultural, Environmental Association Donoussa "POSEIDON", tel. : 6982953374, http://www.donoussatrailrunning.gr/ https://www.facebook.com/donoussamountainrun/
