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O L E G A N D R O S
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 ,
Ano Meria and Agali Beach are connected by
paved roads.
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. Also,
the area of the Kastro, a small fortress made by the Venitians
in 1210, a small village into the Chora village, will take you
back to the Middle Ages.
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 harbour, Karavostasi,
also with a few shops and restaurants hosts today several
hotels and some of the best of them.
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