Folegandros  

 


Folegandros - Cyclades (Greece)

Folegandros. Folegandros is a small rocky island between Milos and Sikinos. Steep mountains, some sandy beaches and inviting coves are the main characteristics of this island. Folegandros is a barren island. Green is very difficult to find. This island has a typically Cycladic style - white houses and churches, the barren landscape and above all, friendly people.

Capital of the island is Chora (or Folegandros), a small town with narrow alleys, stepped walls, courtyards, wooden balconies and white churches. The castle area (Kastro) with its typical white houses with small windows, where the outer walls of the houses protect the castle area, is unique in the Cyclades.

Within walking distance of Chora, is the strikingly beautiful church of Panagia (Our Lady Church). It lies slightly higher in the south, on the slopes of a hill. The panoramic view over the huge rocks to the sea and Chora is breathtaking.

An important sight on the island is the caves of Chrisospilia (Golden Cave) with stalactites, stalagmites and traces of ancient occupation. In Ano Meria, visit the Ecological and Folklore Museum. If you want something special to eat, ask for the traditional local dish of homemade spaghetti and chicken in tomato sauce.

The port of Folegandros is Karavostasis. There are beautiful beaches here, with the exception of Karavostasis. The best beaches are Angali, and Livadi in the south and at Aghios Georgios in the north.

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Ano Meria Folegandros - Island of Folegandros - Cyclades - Photo 233 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk Ano Meria Folegandros - Island of Folegandros - Cyclades - Photo 223 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk Chora Folegandros - Island of Folegandros - Cyclades - Photo 77 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk Karavostasis Folegandros - Island of Folegandros - Cyclades - Photo 292 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk Chora Folegandros - Island of Folegandros - Cyclades - Photo 36 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk Angali Folegandros - Agali beach - Cyclades - Photo 131 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk Hotel Aegean Star Karavostasis Folegandros - Cyclades - Photo 298 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk Folegandros - Island of Folegandros - Cyclades - Photo 259 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk Chora Folegandros - Island of Folegandros - Cyclades - Photo 95 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk Folegandros - Island of Folegandros - Cyclades - Photo 188 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk Chora Folegandros - Island of Folegandros - Cyclades - Photo 104 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk Cafetaria Syrma Karavostasis Folegandros - Island of Folegandros - Photo 301 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk Karavostasis Folegandros | Greece | Greece  - Photo 25 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk Folegandros - Island of Folegandros - Cyclades - Photo 193 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk Folegandros - Island of Folegandros - Cyclades - Photo 254 - Photo GreeceGuide.co.uk

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The sights and tips Folegandros:

  • The Castle (kastro) surrounded by old houses in typical Cycladic style.
  • The Panagia Church in Chora, the most beautiful of the island.
  • Chrisospilia, a cave with beautiful formations of stalactites.
  • Walking on Folegandros: Folegandros is not a very big island. It has a length of 13 kilometers (8 mi), so you could walk it in a day. Estimated walking times: Karavostasis - Chora 45 min, Chora - Angali 35 min and Chora - Ano Meria 40 min. There are several hiking and mountain trails on the island. Occasionally these path will put you on the main road, which is not so crowded, even in summer.


Festivities on Folegandros

The Assumption is celebrated on August 15. First, the icon is carried through the streets and then it travels by boat around the island.
 

How to get to Folegandros

You can get to Folegandros by ferry. The port of Karavostasis is connected with Piraeus, Anafi, Ios, Kimolos, Milos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Serifos, Sifnos, Sikinos, Syros and Thirasia.

Text: Yorgos and Wendy Nikolidakis - Text edited by Katrina Butzer

Average temperature Folegandros
January
12.2°C
February
12.2°C
March
13.4°C
April
16.1°C
May
19.5°C
June
23.5°C
July
25.2°C
August
25.3°C
September
23.1°C
October
19.8°C
November
16.4°C
December
13.5°C


Photos Folegandros - Folegandros pictures

Angali Folegandros - Agali beach - Cycladen - Foto 155 - Foto van De Griekse Gids
Karavostasis Folegandros | Griekenland 30 - Foto van De Griekse Gids
Karavostasis Folegandros | Griekenland 18 - Foto van De Griekse Gids
Chora Folegandros - Eiland Folegandros - Cycladen - Foto 87 - Foto van De Griekse Gids

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