THE BEACHES OF FOLEGANDROS
YOU CAN'T WAIT TO DIVE IN
Folegandros has a good number of beaches, none of which are equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas.
Since the road network is not particularly developed, you need to know how to reach them
AGÁLI
Sand and pebble beach reached by an asphalt road and served by 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 highlight the beach bar Amoudaki 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
Made of sand and pebbles, it is one of the most "fashionable" beaches in Folegandros.
It can be reached from Agali, either with a path on the right of the beach which requires a 20 minute walk, or with the boats leaving from the pier.
It is by far the best positioned bay with respect to the winds and part of the beach is shaded by maritime pines.
Taverna Agios Nikolaos on the beach, it serves traditional cuisine and fish.
Restaurant Papalagi in a fabulous position on the hill, managed 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:
– on foot from Ano Meria, along a mule track (45 minutes' walk) which starts at the “Maria” tavern
– with your own means of transport, as there are no public transport services, neither by land nor 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 winds coming from the North.
Some trees shade the area behind the beach and there are no refreshment points.
In Ano Meriá, an obligatory route to reach the beach, we point out:
-the Tavern Maragoudiko, excellent meat and vegetarian dishes and the famous Skepastí, a dish served in Folegandros only in this restaurant;
–Chrysospilia, café and shop selling honey, its derivatives and home-made jams, all produced in Folegandros
AMPÈLI
Tiny white pebble beach located in a deep bay at the extreme north of the island on the south-west coast. It can be reached on foot, in 45 minutes 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 means of transport, passing Ano Meria and taking a dirt road that starts from the end of the main road.
There are no refreshment points or natural shade.
In Ano Meriá, an obligatory route to reach the beach, we point out:
-the Tavern Maragoudiko, excellent meat and vegetarian dishes and the famous Skepastí, a dish served in Folegandros only in this restaurant;
–Chrysospilia, café and shop selling honey, its derivatives and home-made jams, all produced in Folegandros
DEMMÈNEO
Sandy beach with crystal clear turquoise waters reachable only by boat.
There are no refreshment points or natural shade.
It is one of the stops on our boat trip when we do the North Coast.
FIRÁ
A small sand and pebble beach with particularly clear waters, it can be reached with a 15-minute walk from Agali, taking a path that starts on the left of the beach.
Due to its position, it is the beach that enjoys the longest period of afternoon and evening sun.
There are no refreshment points or natural shade.
In Ano Meriá, an obligatory route to reach the beach, we point out: Amoudaki and the Psaromiligos Tavern, alias Panagiotis, where Italian is also spoken.
GALÍFOS
A small sand and pebble beach with particularly clear waters, it can be reached with a 15-minute walk from Agali, taking a path that starts on the left of the beach.
There are no refreshment points or natural shade.
In Ano Meriá, an obligatory route to reach the beach, we point out: Amoudaki 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 with 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 or refreshment point, so it is advisable to bring an umbrella and water and food.
It competes with Livadaki for the title of the most beautiful beach on the island.
KOCHLIDIA
La baia del porto
Long pebble and pebble beach located on the port promenade and shaded by maritime pines.
It can be reached by public transport or a 2-minute walk from the port bus stop.
Clean sea, considering the small number of ships that pass through 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 even for moonlit dinners.
LATINÁKI
Inserted in the large bay of the port, on the opposite side of the pier, it is one of the coves that you encounter along the coastal road that connects the port to Livadi beach. A staircase 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 or refreshment point, but a short distance away are the port's snack bars, restaurants and mini-markets.
LIGARIÁ
Made of sand and pebbles, it is located on the north-western tip of the island and can be reached:
– on foot from Ano Meria (55 minute walk), following the mule track to Agios Georgios and continuing on the dirt road on the left with steep slopes recommended with 4 x 4;
– with your own means of transport, as there are no public transport services, neither by land nor 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 winds coming from the North.
There are no refreshment points or natural shade.
LIVADÁKI
It is a beach of pebbles and white pebbles with turquoise waters, set in a natural context of rare beauty.
It can be reached via a challenging path from Ano Meria (45 minute walk) or by boat from Agali with frequent departures.
– 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 are no refreshment points or natural shade.
It competes with Katergo for the title of the most beautiful beach on the island.
LIVÁDI
Of sand and pebbles, it can be reached by motorbike or car or in a 20-minute walk from the port bus stop, which is about 1.2 km away.
There are no public transport services, neither by land nor by sea.
Some trees shade the area behind the beach and there are no refreshment points.
At 50 meters there is the family-run tavern on the campsite.
SERFIÓTIKO
Small bay of rocks and pebbles on the north coast of the island, it can be reached from Ano Meria in 35 minutes on foot via 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 motorbike or car or in a 3-minute walk from the port bus stop.
Within a short distance you will find the taverns, snack bars and mini-market of the port.VITZÈTSOU e POUNTÁKI
Small bays of sand and pebbles can be reached by motorbike or car or in a 10-minute walk from the port bus stop.
There are no public transport services, neither by land nor by sea.
300 meters away, on Livadi beach, there is the campsite's family-run tavern.
VOREINÁ
It is a narrow pebble beach on the northern side of the island, reachable only on foot by taking a path that starts from about halfway between Chora and Agali on the right side; the ascent is quite difficult. It is particularly exposed to the "meltemi" and the winds coming from the North, but on calm days the sea that washes it is an incomparable turquoise.
There are no refreshment points.
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