Folegandros is an island in the Cyclades that will sweep you off your feet with its beauty, charm and relaxing rhythm. There was a time when Folegandros was a well-kept secret in the heart of the Aegean, known to a discerning few. Now, more and more people are discovering this gem in the Cyclades with its rugged beauty and easy pace.

Folegandros’ main town, Hora, teeters precariously on the edge of a high cliff, with its many squares framed by graceful, typically Cycladic churches and old-fashioned tavernas with views of the Aegean.

In the evenings, taverna tables fill up and the main town of Folegandros becomes even more welcoming. Honeyed raki flows, music starts, people sing and friends are made. By day, you’ll meet them again on beaches lapped by emerald waters or in the colourful alleyways of the oldest part of town.

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