THE BEACHES OF FOLEGANDROS
CAN'T WAIT TO DIVE IN crystal waters
Folegandros has a good number of beaches,
but one must know how to reach them
AGÁLI
Sandy and pebble beach reached by a paved road and served by a public bus departing from Chora, which is about 4 km away.
There is no natural shade on the beach, but there are restaurants and snack bars. We point out the Amoudaki beach bar and the Psaromiligos Tavern, alias Panagiotis, where Italian is also spoken.
Agali pier is the departure point for boats to the beaches of Agios Nikolaos and Livadaki.
Two paths start from Agali: one, on the right, for the beaches of Galifos (5/10 minutes walk) and Agios Nikolaos (20 minutes) and one on the left for Firá beach (10 minutes).
AGIOS NIKÓLAOS
Easy path from Agali (20 minute walk) or small boats from Agali with frequent departures. Natural shade and taverns.
Made of sand and pebbles, it is one of the most “fashionable” beaches of Folegandros.
It can be reached from Agali, either with a path on the right of the beach that requires a 20-minute walk, or with small boats departing from the pier.
It is by far the best positioned bay with respect to the winds and a part of the beach is shaded by maritime pines.
Agios Nikolaos tavern on the beach, serves traditional cuisine and fish.
Papalagi Restaurant in fabulous hilltop location, run by Paris and family; excellent home cooking and fresh fish. Paris and some staff members speak Italian
AGIOS GEORGIOS
Made of sand and pebbles, it is located on the north-western tip of the island and can be reached:
– walk from Ano Meria, along a mule track (45 minutes) which starts at the “Maria” tavern
– with your own transportation, as there are no public transport services, either by land or by sea, passing the town of Ano Meria and continuing on a dirt road with steep sections indicated on the right side of the main road.
It is very exposed to the “meltemi” and to the winds coming from the north.
Some trees shade the area behind the beach and there are no refreshment points.
In Ano Meriá, the obligatory route to reach the beach, we point out:
– the Maragoudiko Tavern, excellent meat and vegetarian dishes and the famous Skepastí, a dish served in Folegandros only in this place;
–Chrysospilia, café and honey shop, its derivatives and home-made jams, all produced in Folegandros
AMPÈLI
Tiny beach of white pebbles located in a deep bay in the far north of the island on the south-west coast. It can be reached by a 45 minute walk from the Ano Meria bus terminus, continuing in the opposite direction to the town and taking a mule track indicated on the left side of the main road or with your own transportation, passing Ano Meria and following a dirt road that starts from the end of the main asphalted road.
There are no refreshment points or natural shade.
In Ano Meriá, the obligatory route to reach the beach, we point out:
– the Maragoudiko Tavern, excellent meat and vegetarian dishes and the famous Skepastí, a dish served in Folegandros only in this place;
–Chrysospilia, café and honey shop, its derivatives and home-made jams, all produced in Folegandros
DEMMÈNEO
Sandy beach with crystalline turquoise waters accessible only by boat.
There are no refreshment points or natural shade.
It is one of the stops on our boat trip when we explore the North Coast.
FIRÁ
Small sand and pebble beach with particularly clear waters, it can be reached by a 15-minute walk from Agali, taking a path that starts on the left of the beach.
Due to its location, it is the beach that enjoys the longest afternoon and evening sun.
There is no natural shade, nor refreshment point.
On Agali beach, the obligatory route to reach Firá, we point out the Amoudaki beach bar and the Psaromiligos Tavern, alias Panagiotis, where Italian is also spoken.
GALÍFOS
Small pebble beach with particularly clear waters, it can be reached by a 10-minute walk from Agali, taking a path that starts on the right of the beach.
There is no natural shade, nor refreshment point.
On Agali beach, the obligatory route to reach Galífos, we point out the Amoudaki beach bar and the Psaromiligos Tavern, alias Panagiotis, where Italian is also spoken.
KÁTERGO
Long beach of sand and pebbles with turquoise waters.
It can be reached by a 20 minute walk from the village of Livadi or with a convenient boat service departing from the port.
It is very sunny and there is no natural shade, nor refreshment point, so it is advisable to bring an umbrella, water and food.
With Livadaki it competes for the primacy of the most beautiful beach on the island.
KOCHLIDIA
The port bay
Long beach of pebbles located on the seafront of the port and shaded by maritime pines.
It can be reached by car or scooter or with a 2-minute walk from the port bus stop.
Clean sea, considering the small number of ships docking in Folegandros.
Restaurants, snack bars and mini markets.
We point out the tavern Il Capo del Porto, excellent traditional cuisine and some delicious unusual dishes; very pleasant also for dinners in the moonlight
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LATINÁKI
Inserted in the wide bay of the port, on the opposite side of the pier, it is one of the coves that you meet along the coastal road that connects the port to the beach of Livadi. A stairway leads from the main road to the beach. It can also be reached on foot from the port bus stop, which is about 700 meters away.
There is no natural shade, nor refreshment point, but the snack bars, restaurants and mini-markets of the port are a short distance away.
LIGARIÁ
Small bay of sand and pebbles, it is located on the north-western tip of the island and can be reached:
– walking from Ano Meria (55 minute walk), along the mule track up to Agios Georgios and continuing on the dirt road to the left ;
– with your own transportation, as there are no public transport services, either by land or by sea, passing the town of Ano Meria and continuing on a dirt road with steep sections.
It is very exposed to the “meltemi” and to the winds coming from the north.
There is no natural shade and there are no refreshment points.
LIVADÁKI
It is a beach of white pebbles with turquoise waters, inserted in a natural context of rare beauty.
It can be reached by following a demanding path from Ano Meria (45 minutes of walking) or by a small boat departing frequently from Agali.
– On foot, in an hour from the Ano Meria bus terminus, continuing in the opposite direction to the town and taking a mule track indicated on the left side of the main road
– With public boat service (10/15 minutes) departing from the Agali beach pier.
There is no natural shade, nor refreshment point.
It competes with Katergo for the primacy of the most beautiful beach on the island.
LIVÁDI
Made of sand and pebbles, it can be reached by scooter or car or by a 20 minute walk from the port bus stop, which is about 1.2 kms away.
There are no public transport services, either by land or sea.
Some trees shade the area behind the beach.
The camping’s family-run tavern is 50 meters away.
SERFIÓTIKO
Small bay of stones and pebbles on the north coast of the island, it can be reached from Ano Meria by a 35 minute walk taking a path that starts from the main road.
A small part is shaded by maritime pines and there is no refreshment point.
VÁRDIA
An extensive bay of sand and pebbles with particularly crystalline waters, it can be reached by scooter or car or by a 3 minute walk from the port bus stop.
A short distance away are the taverns, snack bars and mini-markets of the port.
VITZÈTSOU and POUNTÁKI
Small bays of sand and pebbles can be reached by scooter or car or by a 10 minute walk from the port bus stop.
There are no public transport services, either by land or sea.
At 300 meters, on the beach of Livadi, there is the family-run tavern of the camping.
VOREINÁ
It is a narrow pebble beach on the northern side of the island, reachable only on foot, by taking a path that starts about halfway between Chora and Agali on the right-hand side; the ascent is quite difficult. It is particularly exposed to the “meltemi” and to the winds coming from the north, but on calm days the sea that bathes it is of an incomparable turquoise.
There are no refreshment points
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