The second largest settlement in Folegandros is built on the north-western edge of the island, covering an area 3 kilometres long. It is an authentic island village, where the style of life is still mainly agricultural. The houses in Ano Meria, called themonies, are not simply homes; they are small autonomous agricultural and animal-breeding units,

The traditional settlement of Chora is built at an altitude of around 200 metres from sea level, and is 3.4 kilometres away from Karavostasis. The main features of the Chora include narrow cobbled streets, many consecutive squares – a unique architectural element in all the Cyclades islands – the well-tended homes with their white-washed courtyards,