Iraklia – Donoussa
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Iraklia – Donoussa
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Iraklia to Donoussa. 2 ferry operators sail between Iraklia to Donoussa, these include
Ferries from Iraklia to Donoussa typically depart from Iraklia at around 15:40. The average sailing time of a Donoussa Iraklia ferry is approximately 2h 9m.
Ferry prices for Iraklia Donoussa ferries typically range between €6* and €14*. The average price is around €10*. The cheapest ferry prices from Iraklia to Donoussa start from €7*. The average price for a foot passenger is €10*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Iraklia to Donoussa is approximately 26.8 miles (43.1km), or 23.3 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Iraklia and Donoussa
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Iraklia to Donoussa with SeaJets, Small Cyclades Lines.
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| Iraklia - Donoussa Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines | |
| Average Price | 13 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 9m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 5m | |
| First Ferry | 15:40 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:10 | |
| Distance | 23 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
The small Greek island of Iraklia is one of the Cyclades group of islands and is located in the Aegean Sea. It measures around 18 sq. km and lies between the island of Naxos and the island of Ios, and is close to the islands of Schoinoussa, Koufonisi, Donoussa and Keros which together for the Small Cyclades group of islands. The island has many artefacts that have been found confirming that ancient settlements and tomb were located on the island. Finds include evidence of the Early Cycladic civilisation (3rd millennium BC) and the ruins of the temples of the Goddess Luck and the Goddess Zeus, dating back to the 4th - 2nd century BC. The islands coastal terrain, characterised by coves and naturally formed caves, were good hiding places for pirates and smugglers during the Turkish Occupation.
Agios Georgios is the island's port from which ferries operate to Piraeus with a crossing time of between 8 and 10 hours, depending on route. Ferry services are also available to the other islands of the Small Cyclades and also to Naxos and Amorgos.
The Greek island of Donoussa is the most northerly of the Small Eastern Cyclades group of islands and lies to the east of the island of Naxos and north of Amorgos. The island is quite small with a land area of around 13 sq. km and has a number of coves and hidden sandy beaches just waiting for visitors to explore. The island's residents, which amount to about 100, live mainly in the villages of Donoussa, Stavros, which is the largest and home to the island's port, Mersini, Haravgi and Kalotaritissa. A popular attraction on the island are the caves of "Spilia Tichou" with its spectacular stalactite formations, in the north west of the island, and "Fokospilia" on the island's east coast. According to mythology, Dionysus offered Ariadni a hiding place in Donoússa so that Thesseus could not find her. A settlement dating to the Geometric Period as well as remains of Bronze Age dwellings reveal the historical importance of the island.
Donoussa is connected by ferry to the port of Piraeus and to Naxos and Amorgos.
