The charming Folegandros with its Cycladic colours, the rocky landscape, majestic beaches and natural beauty, is one of the most popular destinations.

Folegandros is the most Southern island of the Cycladic complex and is situated between Milos and Sikinos. The capital of the island is the picturesque Chora with its beautiful neighborhoods and paved traditional alleys.

Chora in Folegandros with its evergreen squares, the sunlit churches and bright white Cycladic homes, put together a uniquely romantic atmosphere. The small traditional tavernas with local delicacies and its full of warmth people add to the magnificent landscape.

Sights - Folegandros

The Venetian Castle is the oldest settlement of Chora and it’s built on the brink of a cliff, with strong elements of Cycladic Architecture. Chrysospilia is located in the northeastern part of the island. It is a cave of great archaeological interest and anyone can safely go there by taking a small boat from the port. Panagia is the biggest and most important church of Folegandros, built on a rock just above Chora, dedicated to the Assumption. From Karavostasi port small boats will ferry you to secluded beaches with unspoiled natural beauty and crystal clear waters.

In Ano Meria, the second most important village of the island, you can visit the folk Art Museum, you can go to beaches through small trails as well as taste the traditional matsata.

Beaches in Folegandros

Through trails and old mills and churches or by using a car or tourist boats you can enjoy the crystal clear waters of Folegandros and its magnificent either crowded or secluded beaches.
Agkali, St. Nikolaos, Vardia, Livadi, Vitsenzou, Voreina, Katergo, Ampeli, Lygaria, St. Georgios, Pountaki, are some of the beaches worth visiting.