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July 1, 2023
Folegandros, Cyclades
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Folegandros is a tiny places with loads to see and do! Here are a few recommendations to get you started (spots to visit, beaches, places to eat and drink).

Boat Tour

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

If you have a free day on the island, you should DEFINITELY do a boat tour. The tour(s) (there is more than one) takes you round the different beaches on the island, some of which are inaccessible by other means, and you can walk on the beach/have a paddle in the sea/stay in the boat. A really excellent way to spend a day. Price is about EUR 50 (including light lunch, drinks not included). https://www.diaploustravel.gr/explore-boat-tour/ can be booked in advance.

KASTRO

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Castro is the oldest part of the Chora. It is a medieval settlement built to protect the island’s inhabitants from enemy invasions. It is more like a row of guardhouses than a proper castle, a style very common in the Cyclades. It has been inhabited continuously since its establishment. Its northern side is built at the edge of a cliff. The houses, some of which are over one thousand years old, are inhabited and maintained in good condition. Originally the capital of Folegandros (Chora) was confined inside the borders of the Castro for protection.

Aspropounta Lighthouse

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Built in 1919, the lighthouse originally used a fuse, then a diesel & steam mechanism, and has been operating on solar power since 1986. You can reach the lighthouse on foot, either from Livadaki (15′) or from Ano Meria (60′).

Church of Panagia (Virgin Mary) Folegandros

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Where the wedding will be. It is built on a rock above Chora, probably on the site of an ancient temple, building materials from which were used for its construction. You can see ancient inscriptions, sculptures and statue bases in the courtyard and the interior of the church. The view from the church is outstanding! Worth the walk - best for sunrise/sunset!

Chochlidia beach

Karavostasis, 840 11, Greece

Family beach with pebbles

Katergo Beach

Greece

Wild and beautiful beach, lack of shade, difficult access by a path that starts from Livadi / easiest way to access the beach by the local boat from the port

Latinaki Beach

Karavostasi, 840 11, Greece

Small sandy beach

Vitsentzou Beach

840 11, Greece

Access via a path next to the main road / ideal when blowing south winds

Livadi beach

Greece

Easily accessible via the main road / coast with great length, sand and protection from almost all winds

Agkali beach

Agkali, 840 11, Greece

Family sandy beach / it can be reached by car or the local bus. There is also a nudist beach if you go for a short walk past the taverns and over the hill to the right (a chance to potentially see your fellow wedding guests in a different light...?)

Fira beach

Greece

Sandy and quite isolated beach / 15 minutes walking distance from Agali

Galifos Beach

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Small pebbly but popular beach due to its protection from the north winds / accessible through a footpath 10 minutes from Agali

Paralia Livadaki

Greece

Remote sandy beach, 45 minutes' walk distance from Ano Meria or 15-20 minutes by the local boat from Agali

Ampeli beach

Greece

Small, popular pebbly beach due to its protection from the north winds. Accessible through a 30 minutes footpath or a 10 minutes road from Ano Meria. Ideal for snorkeling

Ligaria Beach

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Sandy-pebble beach / easy access from Ano Meria

DAL CAPO del porto

Καραβοστάσης, 840 11, Greece

Place for a coffee, breakfast or drink

Akrogiali

Folegandros - Sikinos, Karavostasis, 840 11, Greece

Place for a coffee, breakfast or drink

Sýrma

Karavostasis, 840 11, Greece

Place for a coffee, breakfast or drink

Aquarius

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

All day cafe bar / cocktails

Astarti Bar

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Rare "rakomelo" (the traditional Greek raki with honey) / perfect choice for a greek night out / delicious snacks

BaRaki

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Traditional raki / friendly and fast service

Beez Cocktail Bar

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Located in a picturesque alley in the centre / cocktails

Pounta

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

One of the best breakfasts in town in a enchanting backyard

Rakentia

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Beautiful sea view and magical sunset / variety of wines, cocktails and tasty breakfast

Paliomilos

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Variety of wine labels. Beautiful surroundings

Amoudaki All Day Coffee Bar, Agali Beach, Folegandros Island - Cyclades Greece

Agkali, 840 11, Greece

Place for a coffee, breakfast or drink

Perigiali Cafe

Agkali, 840 11, Greece

Place for a coffee, breakfast or drink

Under The Palm Tree

Ano Meria, 840 11, Greece

Homemade lemonade / all day bar

Chrisospilia

Επαρχιακή οδός, Άνω Μεριά, 840 11, Greece

Homemade snacks and traditional products

1790 wine cave

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Place for dinner

Blue Cuisine

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Gourmet dishes

Restaurant Piatsa

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

One of the best tavernas in Folegandros

Restaurant Melissa

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Delicious traditional food

O kritikos grill House

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Grill house

Souvlaki Club

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

It does souvlaki. Obviously...

The Homemade

Folegandros, 840 11, Greece

Very small tavern / traditional food

Sinadisi

Ano Meria, 840 11, Greece

One of the best restaurants in Folegandros with homemade pasta "Matsata" (the traditional pasta of Folegandros)

Ristorante Flora Mimis

Ano Meria, 840 11, Greece

Great seafood

Vegera Restaurant

Karavostasis, 840 11, Greece

Decent place to eat

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