We slipped our lines from the quay of Adamas on the Island of Milos on 5th July and motor sailed the 33 N miles to the tiny Island of Folegandros.  As we neared the island we could see Santorini for the first time in the distance---the white Cycladic buildings on the crest of the cliffs looking like a snow capped mountain.

 

We anchored in the bay of Karavostasi, a small village, few houses, rooms for visitors, a shop and couple of taverna’s and the main tiny ferry port for the island. The bay and village are sleepy and great until the frenetic activity when the ferry arrives.

We spent one night at anchor and 2 nights on the quay. We visited the stunning ‘Chora’ built 300m high on the edge of a cliff ,historically to protect the villagers from the threat of pirates.

There is a small square, a few restaurants/ bars, rooms to stay, a couple of stunning little hotels perched on the edge of the cliff and a great hairpin walk up to the church at the highest point.

 

Folegandros is a little gem, a real find---- sleepy--- if has a real sense of community, despite now having foreign visitors.    It has a history of different rulers through time and for being a ‘stop over’  for pirates.   The island only gained electricity in the mid 70’s.

 

Today it is just lovely, especially in the high chora village and with dramatic views.  The photographs speak for themselves.  We are putting it on our ‘have to return one day’ list.

 

Photos of----------

 

The port---Karavostasi and ferry arrives

 

The Chora village, Folegandros town

 

The church on the 300m high cliff and spectacular views of the island, the terracing and out to sea.

 

Love to all

Tina and Tony x x