Donousa island, Cyclades, Greece

Donousa island was named after Dionysus, the ancient Greek God of wine and euphoria. A tiny unspoiled gem of the small cyclades island group, Donousa is very small with about 150 permanent residents and 250 cats. It has a main road of 13 km that connects all the villages with the port. Ideal for hiking among the thick scent of wild Greek herbs which fill the air, the island has magnificent sandy beaches and turquoise crystal clear waters. 

Places of interest

• Stavros the main village and the port of the island. There is also a beautiful sandy beach called Stavros with crystal clear waters. Remember to visit the picturesque Church of Stavros with the blue dome. 
•  Mersini village and Livadi beach from a 20-minute path.
• Kedros beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Donousa. 
• Kalotaritisa beaches, three beaches in the homonym village that are protected from the winds.
• Hike the 5 numbered hiking trails, beautiful paths and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding islands of Naxos, Amorgos, Iraklia, Schinoussa, and Keros. You will meet old settlements, abandoned mills, churches, and the rich fauna of Donousa.The shortest trail is only 1 km long and the longest one is 4,40 km.