The icon of the Virgin Mary that can be seen in the church is linked to pirate stories and legends of Folegandros. The church took on its current form during the restructuring that began in 1816 and was completed in 1821. There is a marble epigraph dating from 1687, which refers to the renovation of the temple. You can see the ancient inscription, sculptures and statue bases in the courtyard and the interior of the church. It is built on a rock above Hora, probably on the site of an ancient temple, building materials from which were used for its construction. The church of the Virgin Mary: The largest church on Folegandros, dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. We have tried to give as much information about Folegandros as we can and we shall personally try to make your stay on the island of Folegandros remain among the best memories of your life. For the vacationer who really needs some rest and recreation, there are some truly beautiful remote beaches with the characteristically pristine, crystal clear waters for which the Greek islands are renowned and where you can laze about soaking up the sun and blissful quiet.Ĭurated Yoga activity on Folegandros Island: Zoja is a Greek-Czech-Canadian artist, curator, and yoga instructor who spends her time making, performing, and teaching between Toronto, Montreal, L.A., and Berlin. These are just a few of the activities available to the more adventurous. For those who believe that the ideal vacation is not just rest and relaxation, there are many activities on Folegandros that they can participate in, such as Swimming, Hiking, Cycling, Beach volley, Walking around Folegandros Island, Snorkeling, Fishing, Water Sports, Diving and Windsurfing Activities on Folegandrosįolegandros is a quiet, virgin island, there are many wonderful places for long hikes, snorkeling is always a good activity on Folegandros and then relaxing, sunbathing and there are also some day trips available to the nearby islands. Folegandros island harbor’s, Karavostasi, also with a few shops and restaurants hosts today several hotels and some of the best of them. It has also a Folkloristic Museum, open from 10 to 18. The village of Ano Merià is spread over cultivated fields and “dry-placed” walls and has typical “kafeneio” and taverns. Also, the area of the Kastro, a small fortress made by the Venetians in 1210, a small village into the Chora village, will take you back to the Middle Ages. Bougainvillea and hibiscus color the small wooden balconies around the Kastro (XIII century).Īt Folegandros, the church of Panayia, on the top of a hill, offers a nice walk and a magnificent view of the Chora and of the west coast.
In the gentle breeze passing through the small streets, you may feel the perfume of lime trees or of the local (exceptional) bread.
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What catches the eye immediately is the endless series of “dry-placed” walls that have been erected over the centuries by the inhabitants to create terraces on the sunny slopes of the territory to be able to raise cereals.įolegandros Chora, closed to car and motorcycle traffic, has a unique “center” of three squares in a row, with trees under which to enjoy a drink or food in a quiet, romantic atmosphere. It is a mountainous island, very rocky the tallest mountain on Folegandros is Ayios Eleftherios (455m) located on the south of Folegandros here in the northern part of the island another mountain, Merovigli just 312m. Due to the rocky ground, the historian Aratos, he called Folegandros the island of the iron.įolegandros has three small villages, Karavostasi (the port), the Chora, Ano Meria and Agali Beach that are connected by paved roads. The island lies between Sikinos and Milos. The island of Folegandros does not only own the beautiful village of Chora but also the village of Karavostasi, the small port with its crystal clear waters, the golden sand of Angkali beach and the caves that have been formed in the area as well as many isolated beaches and rocky caves that you can visit either by foot or by a boat trip.įolegandros is a small island, just 32 km2 with just 600 inhabitants. The island of Folegandros reminds us a lot of the island of Santorini because here, we will also find the main village of the island which is known as Chora built upon a cliff overlooking the ocean.Ī beautiful area named Chora, that was untouched by the great earthquake and the years, a village where you walk through the picturesque narrow streets and alleys and if you close your eyes for a second you might believe that you have traveled back in time to the Middle Ages. You will enjoy the beautiful, traditional Cycladic architecture as well as the fantastic mountain and sea views on the island of Folegandros.
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