Turquoise bay and sandy beach at Kedros on Donousa

Donousa

Travelers seeking a remote Small Cyclades island with clean, silent bays.

Fitting Donousa into your route

Closest islands

Straight-line distance between main ports, not ferry time.

About Donousa

Donousa is the northernmost of the Small Cyclades, a tiny cluster of islands between Naxos and Amorgos, and one of the least populated. The small port village of Stavros has only a handful of rooms and tavernas, and the real draw is sandy bays like Kedros and Livadi.

Without real nightlife and with limited infrastructure, Donousa suits travelers wanting to unplug rather than sightsee.

Weather on Donousa

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Average temperature by month

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17°C / 63°F21°C / 70°F25°C / 77°F27°C / 81°F27°C / 81°F25°C / 77°F21°C / 70°F

Average afternoon temperature, °C. Useful for spotting when it actually turns summer-warm.

Tips

  • Bring cash and basic supplies — shops on Donousa are very limited.
  • Walk to Kedros beach, one of the island's best swimming spots.
  • Check the Small Cyclades ferry schedule carefully; links are scarce outside July-August.

Islands near Donousa

Closest first, measured between main ports.

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The small harbour bay of Mersini on Schinoussa

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Naxos

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