Sightseeing in Folegandros Island - what to see. Complete travel guide

Despite the fact that tourism on Folegandros has just started to develop, you will find many different restaurants and cafes here. Greeks call them taverns, which differ according to dishes …
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Greeks can be hardly called workaholics. All tourists forget about their problems on Folegandros. It is obvious because the island is filled with a relaxed atmosphere. Greeks have a peculiar …
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Folegandros can’t be called a large island, its area is only 32 square kilometres. Despite the difficulties with fresh water, scientists believe that the land was inhabited in the 3rd …
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Folegandros is a small island, most of the tourists come here to enjoy walking. You won't find here a lot of foreigners. It is not obvious because the island has recently become known to …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Folegandros Island and surroundings
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Survived castles around Folegandros Island
♥ Castle 'Goulas Castle' Akrotiri, 43.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kastelli of Pyrgos' Pyrgos Kallistis, 53.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Belonia Tower' Naxos, 65.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Sanudo Tower' Naxos, 66.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Naxos Castle' Naxos, 66.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Goulas Castle' Akrotiri, 43.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Kastelli of Pyrgos' Pyrgos Kallistis, 53.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Belonia Tower' Naxos, 65.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Sanudo Tower' Naxos, 66.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Naxos Castle' Naxos, 66.5 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Folegandros Island from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Amorgos
From the series “The Most Magical and Picturesque Cities in the World”
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Distance from Folegandros Island center - 55.9 km.
On the territory of the island there is an interesting Archaeological Museum, its location is a beautiful Venetian tower. Here, unique artifacts, found during the exploration of various areas of the island are presented. No less interesting object is the Monastery of the Virgin, which is located in the north-eastern part of the capital. It was founded in the 11th century. The monastery is located in a very inaccessible area - on the top of a cliff. Today, in the walls of the monastery valuable relics are kept, the age of some of them is more than 700 years. …
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Santorini
From the series “Monochromatic Cities - Stunning Views”
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Distance from Folegandros Island center - 53.7 km.
Except beaches on the island you can see a lot of wonderful landmarks. There has placed a great number of old monasteries and more than 330 Orthodox churches and temples. Santorini is known for its unique archaeological districts. Several years ago, on the Akrotiri Peninsula, the researchers had found traces of the ancient city of the Minoan period. Some historical buildings were rebuilt, thereby, this archaeological place is open for visitors. Even a usual walk in any Santorini city can become unforgettable. More than that, there you can take a lot of wonderful photos. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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30.09.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

30.09.2023
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