Since 1974
in Koufonisia
A family story that began with brushwood, clay and hard work, and continues to this day with the same passion.
A story connected to the island
Giorgoula Bakery is more than just a bakery. It is part of everyday life in Koufonisia, a place that grew together with the island and continues to offer fresh bread, traditional flavors and warm hospitality to locals and visitors.
It all started in 1974
The story of the bakery began in 1974, with Michalis Mavros and his wife, Maria Venetsanou.
In those years, the bakery operated with brushwood and fire clay. They brought soil from Kato Koufonisi, carried water from the beach, turned it into clay and used it to build and maintain the oven.
Back then, Giorgoula was only 12 years old. She grew up beside the bakery, surrounded by the smells of bread, dough and everyday work.
From brushwood and clay
The beginning of the bakery was not easy. It took effort, handmade work and people who made almost everything with their own hands, from the bread to the oven itself.
The bakery grew together with the island
Over time, electricity arrived and the bakery changed. A new oven followed, one that needed both electricity and fuel oil to operate, a technology of its time that could not work without one or the other.
1974
Michalis and Maria baked with brushwood and a traditional oven.
After electricity
The bakery entered a new era, with a system that needed both electricity and fuel oil.
1984
A German rack oven was installed, more modern for the needs of the time.
In 1986, Giorgoula Bakery was born
In 1986, Michalis retired and the bakery passed into Giorgoula’s hands.
Until then, the bakery was known by her father’s name. Giorgoula, however, made a decision that would last, she took down the old sign and put up her own.
And so Giorgoula Bakery was born.
Since then, her name became part of the bakery and the island. Giorgoula is a beloved figure in Koufonisia, also known for her presence in island songs.
The family today
The tradition continues with the children of the family, who remain an active part of the bakery’s life and the island.
Maria
She actively participates in the bakery every summer.
Evangelia
She stands by the family and the bakery during the season.
Loukia
She runs the family tavern “Chondros Kavos” as well as the Chondros Kavos accommodations in Koufonisia, continuing the family’s tradition of hospitality.
Kostas
The only son of the family, a fisherman and a man of the sea.
The bakery is not just a business. It is part of the history and everyday life of Koufonisia.
We are waiting for you every day
With fresh bread, aromatic coffee, traditional sweets and flavors loved by locals and visitors of Koufonisia.