Folegandros Voyage Tips and guide

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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. 36.594724.9491 Katergo is a secluded beach and can only be reached by boat or an hour long hiking from Livadi campsite.

36°37′52″N 24°53′53″E

Map of Folegandros

Ferries from Santorini include the Flying Cat III and takes about 45 minutes

All ferry and high speed ferry companies: schedules, connections, availability and prices, between Folegandros, other Greek islands and Piraeus port (Athens) is here [1]

There are regular buses from the main town (Chora) to the beach areas.

• Folklore Museum. Housed 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 (North of Karavostasi). 
• Gold cave (Chrisospilia). A cave with stalactites reached preferably by boat. It is located 1.5 kilometers to the north of Farangi. 

• 36.605624.95171 Camping Livadi, ☏ +30 22860 41204, +30 22860 41478, +30 22860 41213, fax: +30 22860 41204. Open from June to September 
• 36.6309724.894122 Kymanemi (Kymanemi), ☏ +30 22860 41190, +30 210 970 7968 (winter contact), +30 6932297896 (Mobile). (updated Mar 2016)
• 36.6314924.892923 Pasithea (Kymanemi), ☏ +30 2286 041094. Some pretty superb sea views, overlooking Agkali Beach. €32. 

• ^{[dead link]} Kallisti, ☏ +30 22860 41555, +30 6945-596070, fax: +30 22860 41554. 
• 36.6313324.893184 Blue Sand Hotel (Agali Bay), ☏ +30 22860 41042, fax: +30 22860 41091, [email protected]. 3-star hotel (updated Mar 2016)

• 36.6127524.947475 Anemi Hotel (Karavostasi), ☏ +30 22860 41610, fax: +30 22860 41611, [email protected]. 5-star hotel. Open from April to October, started from 2008 from €240. 
• 36.62776724.9119496 Avaton Folegandros, Chora 840 11, ☏ +30 22860 27689, [email protected]. Spread over an area of 12,000 square meters, Avaton Hotel offers suites and panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and the surrounding islands. (updated Feb 2022)
• 36.6263424.918527 Chora Resort Hotel & Spa, ☏ +30 22860 41590, +30 6945 398089, fax: +30 22860 41595. Open from April to October.