Worth seeing
The Venetian Castle of Folegandros, also known as Castro, is a historically significant and visually captivating part of the island. The construction of Castro, began around 1215. It is strategically situated on the edge of the cliff as a defensive fortress to protect the small town from pirate attacks. Castro is a must-visit destination on
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Ecomuseum
The Ecomuseum at Ano Meria presents the way of life of a rural homestead in days gone by and its form is best understood by briefly describing its spatial, social and economic context, divorced from the historic past of the island which, in general terms, was much the same as that of the other nearby
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Church of Panagia
The Church of Panagia (Virgin Mary) on Folegandros is a significant and beautiful site on the island, is situated on a fabulous spot above Chora. Its elevated position offers an excellent view of the island and the Aegean Sea. You can reach the church by taking a stone zigzag path that starts from Pounda Square
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Ano Meria
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,
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Chora
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,
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Trekking Paths
Άνω μεριά – Αμπέλι Απόσταση: 2χλμ Χρόνος: 30 λεπτά Από τον Ταξιάρχη της Άνω Μεριάς, αρχικά η πορεία κινείται δυτικά, πάνω στον επαρχιακό δρόμο. Αφού περάσει διασταύρωση με μονοπάτι που οδηγεί νοτιοδυτικά στο Λιβαδάκι, κατευθύνεται δυτικά προς τον Άγιο Παντελεήμονα, χτισμένο σε θέση σπάνιας ομορφιάς, με πορεία πάνω σε λιθόστρωτο μονοπάτι. Μετά τον
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