Folegandros Luxury Vacations

Situated at the southern edge of the Cyclades, Folegandros offers irresistible charms, becoming increasingly popular among Greek island travel destinations. It’s managed to preserve its wonderful bohemian character while boasting unspoiled beaches and a tranquil atmosphere with no vehicles permitted and parts of the island still without electricity. Visitors can look forward to peaceful strolls through narrow alleyways, enjoying bougainvillea-strewn courtyards, alluring cube houses and much more without traffic noise and interruptions. The highlight is its largest settlement, Chora, which some say is the Cyclades most appealing village. It features whitewashed buildings set atop the cliffs and alluring streets to wander, discovering seductive squares and a wealth of delights like unique shops and traditional restaurants serving authentic dishes along the way. The Kastro is its oldest area, where one can admire homes that are a thousand years old and in surprisingly good condition.

The island’s second-largest village, Ano Meria, is like a living museum with age-old customs and traditions preserved. Here, you’re likely to spot octopus drying on lines outside the handful of restaurants and locals riding their donkeys along terraced fields. The island’s beaches are well worth taking advantage of too, especially Agali, a sandy stretch where one can relax and enjoy a sun-filled day, or Karavostasi, edged by shallow waters ideal for swimming.