The traditional settlement of Chora is built at an altitude of about 200 meters from the sea and is 3.4 kilometers from Karavostasis. The cobbled streets and alleys, the many contiguous squares, which are a unique residential characteristic in all of the Cyclades, the well-kept houses with the small
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Panagia is the most famous church of Folegandros and is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is built on a rock above Chora, and dominates with its pure white color in the place of an ancient temple, whose building material has been used. In the courtyard of the temple, as well as in
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The Castle is actually the oldest part of Chora. It is a well-preserved medieval settlement that was built to protect the island's people and their property from enemy raids and pirate attacks and has been continuously inhabited ever since. The northern side of the Castle is built on the brow of a
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The Folklore Museum of the area is hosted in one of the traditional 19th century festivals. The "themonia" is a characteristic type of farmhouse, which is a well-organized and autonomous agricultural or livestock unit. The walls of the hayloft are built of stone and mud, without plaster on the
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To visit the well-known cave of Chrysospilia, one of the most spectacular natural monuments of Greece in general, it is preferable to take a boat from Karavostasis. To be able to enter this unique unexplored cave you need special permission from the community and of course the weather must be mild
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It is the port of Folegandros. The place is calm and suitable for swimming and resting. The main beach of Karavostasis is Hochlidia, a family beach, but there are several small secluded beaches around. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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