Folegandros is a mesmerizing island located in the centre of the Cyclades. Every year hundreds of tourists choose it as the ideal place to have their vacation. Its picturesque little villages with the Aegean-blue colored houses, along with the adorable windmills, compose a truly magnificent landscape.
The main port of Folegandros is called Karavostasi. It is considered to be a highly popular tourist resort and quite well known among those who love the quiet type vacation islands. The capital of the island is the town of Chora (Hora), which is situated approximately 3km away from the port. It hosts a scenic medieval castle built in beautiful natural scenery that will steal the heart of anyone who lays eyes on it.
Even though Folegandros is a quiet, virgin island, there are numerous things and activities that a person can enjoy there. It is the right place for taking long hikes or relaxing under the bright sun of the Aegean but also for watersports such as snorkeling and scuba diving. The villages of Folegandros are definitely worth visiting. One of the most famous is the traditional village of Ano Meria, located in the northern region of the island. Moreover, this serene little spot in the Aegean has some wonderful beaches to demonstrate. Placed harmonically all around the island, the beaches of Agali, Karavostasi, Latinaki and Pountaki are well known to the lovers of Folegandros.
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