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HORA - FOLEGANDROS
CHORA FOLEGANDROS

Hora is one of the oldest traditional towns in the Cyclades. The Hora, closed to car and motorcycle traffic, has a unique "centre" of three squ more ...


Folegandros is a small, charming and sunny Aegean island. The natural beauties and the warm hospitality of its residents, have turned the island into a popular travel destination. It is the perfect place for those wanting to relax.

The island of Folegandros belongs to the southwest Cyclades. It is located between Milos and Sikinos islands. It has an area of 32 sq. km and a length of shores that reaches up to 40 km. Folegandros is 104 nautical iles from the port of Piraeus.

Folegandros is an island with many mountainous areas and a rocky ground. The island impresses all visitors with the alterations of scenery. The wild mountainous bulks, the lacy shores, the green fields and the traditional settlements, create a magical scenery.

A tour around the island will stay forever in your mind, while you' ll have the chance to take some amazing photos.

Upon your arrival at the port of Karavostasis, the island will start to unfold its hidden beauties right in front of your eyes.

The Chora of Folegandros with the famous Venetian castle is built at a 200 m altitude. It is probably the most picturesque cycladic settlement. Chora is comprised of two settlements, the Medieval, inside the Venetian castle and the modern one, outside the castle walls. Make a walk around the cobblestone paths of Chora and let it enchant you.

Aggali is a small coastal settlement you must visit. The homonym beach is one of the most beautiful in the island. While being in the island don't miss visiting the settlement of Ano Mera with the green fields.

Try, traditional, homemade dishes in Chora, Karavostasis, Aggali and Ano Mera. At night, entertain in the taverns all around Chora with rakomelo (raki and honey shots).

Everything in Folegandros seem like they have come out of a fairy tale. Visit the island and have the best holidays ever.

Author: Anthi Kontosorou
Translation: Aspasia Polymerou

The church of the Virgin Mary is one of the most outstanding historical monuments of Folegandros and its most important church, dedicated to the Assum... more ...


TOP HOTELS
1 - POLIKANDIA
2 - FANI VEVIS GARDEN
3 - SOLARIS HOTEL
4 - BLUE SAND
KARAVOSTASI
KARAVOSTASI

Karavostasis (Karavostasi or Karavostassi) is situated 2km from Hora. The houses are built according the traditional Cycladic architecture.

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VILLAGES
- CHORA
- KARAVOSTASI
- ANO MERIA

LIVADI
LIVADI

Livadi beach is a sandy beach is ideal for water sports. Livadi is connected by road with Karavostasi. more ...


BEACHES
- AGALI
- CHOCHLIDIA
- LIVADI
- KATERGO
- AMBELI
- AGIOS GEORGIOS
- LIVADAKI
- AGIOS NIKOLAOS
- VARDIA
- VINTSENTZOU
- POUNTAKI
- VORINA
- LATINAKI
- FYRA
- GALIFOS
- ASPROPOUNTA
KASTRO
KASTRO

The medieval settlement of Kastro is the old part of Hora, built on the verge of a steep cliff, 210 m. above the sea. "Kastro" in Greek means "fortres more ...


WORTH SEEING
- Church of the Virgin
- The Chryssospilia Cave
- KASTRO
- Folklore Museum
- The Aspropounta Lighthouse
ASPROPOUNTA

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IMAGE GALLERY
- Latinaki beach
- Katergo beach
- Panagia
- Boats in Agali
- Vintsentzou Beach
- Chochlidia beach
- Panagia
- Ambeli beach
- Ano Meria
- Chochlidia beach
- Lunch on board
- Kastro
- Ano Meria
- Latinaki beach
- Vintsentzou Beach
- Fyra
- Agios Nikolaos
- Themonia