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Folegandros
Folegandros is a welcoming little island of the Aegean. It has its own fun
club as visitors keep coming, year after year, to meet friends from all over
the world. Somehow they all seem to be spellbound to it and everyone enjoys
that. Locals treat visitors as honourary guests rather than tourists while
the latter think their coming over for a family reunion.
The mild touristic development of the last couple of decades has allowed
Folegandros to acquire the infrastructure required for modern, organized
facilities and services, while at the same time managed to preserve its own,
special character.
The people of Folegandros continue to care for their homeland and to enjoy
their way of life, which they share with the continually increasing friends
of the island.
Folegandros is a rewarding place. After the arrival at the port of
Karavostassis the island unfolds its beauty offering a wide variety of
activities to choose from: the aimless wandering along the paved streets of
Hora and the alleyways of Kastro, walking up the cliff to Panaghia, swimming
in one of the secluded or more popular beaches, exploring the mainland
through the numerous footpaths that run through the whole island. Let's not
forget the homemade, traditional food at Hora, Ano Meria or Angali, the
party atmosphere at the squares of Hora or the celebrations with live music
after a few glasses of wine at the taverns.
The main settlements of Folegandros are Hora, Ano Meria and Karavostassis,
the port of the island. Angali is a summer resort. Smaller settlements are
Livadi and Petoussis.
Folegandros is part of the SW Cyclades. Its highest peak is 455 m. above sea
level, the island's total area is 32 square m., its total length 13 Km., the
maximum width is 3.7 and the minimum 1.1 Km. The distance from Piraeus is
104 nautical miles.
Folegandros Overview
Major Villages: Hora, Karavostassis and Ano Meria are the major settlements
of Folegandros. Minor settlements are Petoussis and Livadi. Angali is a
summer resort inhabited only during the summertime.
Main Port: In
Karavostassis
Airport: There is not airport in Folegandros Island
Famous Beaches: Hohlidia, Vardia, Katergo, Livadi, Angali, Ai Nikolas,
Livadaki, Ambeli, Ai Giorgis, Vorina, Serfiotiko
Culture: Archaeological places, Museums, Churches
Accommodation: Luxury Resorts, Hotels, Hotel Apartments, Apartments,
Bangalows, Villas, Studios, Rooms, Campings, Traditional houses, Spa Resorts
Transport: Taxi, Topical Buses
Entertainment-Nightlife: Cafes, Bars, Clubs, Cinemas, Festivals
Food: Restaurants, Traditional Tavernas
Activities: Yacht Cruises, Water Sprorts , Diving, Wind Surf, Horce Riding,
Cycling, Spa Centers
Travel Services on the island: Reservations, Bookings, Check Availability,
Special Offers, Last Minute Offers, Holidays Packages, Travel Agencies,
Alternative Tourism, Rent a room, Car rentals, Rent a bike, Rent a car,
Ferries tickets, Flights, Airtickets
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