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Fourni Geography, Greece: Information about the geography of Fourni Greece

 
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Fourni is an island complex of the east Aegean. It is located between two islands, southwest of
 
The capital of Fourni is built amphitheatrically on the slopes of Korakas Mountain at an altitude of 514 meters and around a small port. The island complex of Fourni is a strategic place in the Mediterranean and has been included in Natura 2000.

In fact, the locals have one of the largest fishing fleets in Greece and the region is an important biotope for the seabirds.
 
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Most beaches are remote, rocky and small in size. Also most of them have to be accessed on foot
 
Samos and southeast of Ikaria.

The complex of Fourni consists of three large islets (Fourni, Thimena and Agios Minas) and ten rocky islands. Fourni is a fishing place adorned by a beautiful coastline of 126 km.

Actually its coastline is even larger than Samos. It has a total area of 44,3 sq km. due to the many small and uninhabited islets that belong to the complex of Fourni.
 
Although the landscape of Fourni is rocky and mountainous, the island is surrounded by pristine beaches with crystal water.

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or by boat. This is why visitors are most likeli to be alone there, even in high season.

Most remote beaches can also be found in the neighbouring island of Thimena, opposite Fourni, as well as in the uninhabited islets of the complex, like Agios Minas or Thimenaki. However, to go there, visitors must hire a boat.
 
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