Folegandros - A Serene Paradise in the Cyclades

Folegandros Island

Folegandros is a charming, small island nestled between Milos and Santorini in the Southern Cyclades. With an area of just 32 square kilometers, it is home to around 650 residents. Its steep cliffs add a sense of mysterious allure to the landscape, making it an ideal destination for calm, relaxing, and carefree vacations.

Folegandros IslandThe settlements

The island features scenic trails and two main villages: Chora and Ano Meria. Chora, with its narrow, cobbled streets, is celebrated as one of the most beautiful villages in the Cyclades. Six kilometers away, picturesque and sparsely populated Ano Meria offers sweeping views of the Aegean Sea.

The island’s port, Karavostasis, provides access to several small and large pebble or sandy beaches, such as Chochlidia, Vardia, Latinaki, Vitsentzou, Puntaki, and Livadi. These beaches can be reached by car, local bus, or on foot. With the boat “STELLA EXPRESS 3,” which departs every hour daily from the port, you can visit the famous and wild beach of Katergo.

Folegandros IslandThe Beaches

The island is renowned for its crystal-clear, cool waters. Katergo Beach, the island’s finest sandy beach, is accessible by boat from the harbor. Angali Beach, also sandy, offers further access by boat to Agios Nikolaos and Livadaki beaches. From the church of St. Andreas in Ano Meria, a trail leads to Agios Georgios beach, which can also be reached by car.

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Folegandros IslandThe Beaches

The island is renowned for its crystal-clear, cool waters. Katergo Beach, the island’s finest sandy beach, is accessible by boat from the harbor. Angali Beach, also sandy, offers further access by boat to Agios Nikolaos and Livadaki beaches. From the church of St. Andreas in Ano Meria, a trail leads to Agios Georgios beach, which can also be reached by car.

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Folegandros IslandUseful Info

For cash withdrawals, there are four ATMs on the island: Eurobank, Alpha Bank, and National Bank of Greece ATMs are located in Chora, while Piraeus Bank’s ATM is conveniently situated at the port in Karavostassis. Postal money orders can also be cashed at the local post office. The island has daily ferry connections with Piraeus, as well as with Santorini, Milos, Sifnos, and Sikinos. There are also regular routes to Naxos, Paros, Syros, and Ios.