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Neighbouring Islands to Santorini : Folegandros Island
Folegandros, Sikinos, Ios, Anafi and Santorini are the Southern Cyclades group


Folegandros Island
Traditional island with natural beauty, wonderful beaches, astounding terrain, nature walks
Characteristics Small, rocky, long, narrow island. Wild mountain rocks, gorges, idyllic beaches, nature footpaths, a cave, a few windmills.
Architecture White washed stone houses, small narrow streets and wooden balconies.
Capital Chora : a traditional settlement built on the brow of a cliff at the edge of a huge rock 200 meters above sea level. Chora is made up of 2 villages : the medieval village within the walls of a 13th Venetian castle, and the new village that stands outside the walls. There are 5 village squares.
Villages Ano Mera : traditional village in the north west part of the island, 5 kilometers from Chora. Stone farmhouses ‘themonies’ housing 300 inhabitants line the 3 ½ kilometer road.


Folegandros Island Map

Folegandros Island

Folegandros Island

Folegandros Island



Entertainment Taverns, bars, restaurants, Folklore museum in Ano Mera set up by Aegean painter Markos Venios.
Views Endless blue seas and sunsets
Accommodation Hotels, rooms
What to Try Homemade pasta ‘matsata’ served with rabbit, baby goat or rooster in tomato sauce.
Activities Mountain climbing, hiking
Mythology The island owes its name to Folegandros, son of King Minoa and Chrysopilia.
Landmarks 13th century Venetian castle
Churches Chora : church of Eleousa (1530), church of Agia Sofia. The Monastery of the Panagia (19th century) can be reached by following a wonderful winding path offset by spectacular views of the open sea and coastline.
Beaches Beautiful beaches, most can be reached by car. Agkali is ideal for families, with pebbles and sand, small taverns, crystal clear sea, easy car approach. Katergo beach has turquoise seas. Other beaches are Agios Nikolaos, Livadaki, Vorina, Agios Giorgis and Ampeli.
Geography 102 nautical miles from Piraeus
39 square kilometers in size
17 kilometers long
Folegandros lies between Milos and Sikinos
Permanent residents : 667
How to get there Boats from Piraeus and connection from Santorini
Phone Numbers Community of Folegandros : +30 22860 41285
Community of Folegandros : +30 22860 41416
Police : +30 22860 41249
Port Authority : +30 22860 41530
Medical Center : +30 22860 51211
Post Office : +30 22860 41299
Buses : +30 22860 41425 / 41328 / 41068

 
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