Folegandros
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Folegandros is a barren island with a rocky coastline and almost sheer cliffs. Main settlements are the port of Karavostasi, the capital of the island, the "Chora", built on the edge of a cliff overlooking the northern coast and the windswept village of “Ano Meria”. Only the beaches of Agali and Karavostasi bays can be reached by car. is a secluded beach and can only be reached by boat or an hour long hiking from Livadi campsite.
Get in
All ferry and high speed ferry companies: schedules, connections, availability and prices, between Folegandros, other Greek islands & Piraeus port (Athens) is here
Get around
There are regular buses from the main town (Chora) to the beach areas.
See
Folklore MuseumHoused in an old rural house in Ano Meria with an attached barn, a well, an orchard and a vineyard. It displays the tools of daily life and customs of the time.
Cave of Farangi
Gold caveA cave with stalactites reached preferably by boat. It is located 1.5 kilometers to the north of Farangi.
Sleep
Budget
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phone: +30 22860 41204, +30 22860 41478, +30 22860 41213Open from June to September
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phone: +30 22860 41190, +30 210 970 7968 (winter contact), +30 6932297896 (Mobile),
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Poseidon Hotel
phone: +30 22860 41272, +30 22860 41140, +30 210 9236164 (winter contact)2-star hotel. 18 A/C double. Bath or shower
Mid-range
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phone: +30 22860 41555, +30 6945-596070
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phone: +30 22860 410423-star hotel
Splurge
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phone: +30 22860 416105-star hotel. Open from April to October, started from 2008
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phone: +30 22860 41590, +30 6945 398089Open from April to October.