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The small Island of Folegandros (32 km.², 650 inhabitants),
has become fashionable, but it is still an untouched piece of true
Greece. On account of the simple and relaxing atmosphere that
reigns all around the island we like to distinguish it as the
"island of Peace".
Its three small villages, Karavostasi
(the port), the Chora and Ano
Meria are connected by a paved road.
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. The 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. In
the gentle breeze passing through the small streets you may feel
the perfume of lime trees or of the local (exceptional) bread.
Bougainvillea and hibiscus color the small wooden balconies around
the Kastro (XIII century)
The church of Panaghia , on the top of a hill, offers a nice walk
and a magnificent view of the Chora and of the west coast.
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The village of Ano Merià is spread over cultivated fields and
"dry-placed" walls and has typical "kafeneio"
and taverns. It has also a Folkloristic Museum, open from 10 to
18.
The island has a perimeter of 40 km. with a variety of beaches .
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