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Contents 1 Folegandros 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Approach and Navigation 1.5 Ports and Popular Stops 1.5.1 Karavostasi 1.6 Anchorages 1.6.1 Port Vathi 1.7 Routes/Passages To/From 1.8 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.9 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 1.10 Laundry 1.11 Grocery Stores 1.12 Eateries 1.13 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.14 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.15 Repairs 1.16 Transportation 1.17 References & Publications 1.18 Cruiser's Friends 1.19 Forum Discussions 1.20 External Links 1.21 Personal Notes 1.22 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 2 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Folegandros

Background

Folegandros (Φολέγανδρος) is a small barren rocky island with an area of surface area is about 32 km² E of Milos and S of Serifos. The used to be one of the most isolated islands in Greece where political exiles were sent, as recently as during the Junta of the Colonels (1967-72). Also, its town Chora has some of the best examples of Cycladic architecture. Unfortunately, the island has been "discovered" and its 600 hundred inhabitants multiply many times over every summer with tourists, complete with bars, discos etc. Still, it does have wonderful architecture and one can take many nice walks in its stark terrain.

Folegandros gets its name either from the son of King Minos of Crete or from the Phoenician word Phelekguduri meaning rock-built.

Charts

• BA 1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
• Imray-Tetra G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
• NIMA 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
• Greek 415 Ydra to Sikinos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

• Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
• Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 87

Approach and Navigation

Danger: The approach to Karavostasi, the only harbor in the island, can be dangerous because there are several reefs and strong gusts during a meltemi. Night approaches are not recommended.

Ports and Popular Stops

Karavostasi

Karavostasi (Καραβοστάσι - ship port) [36° 37' N 24° 57' E] is the port of the island and its only a somewhat secure anchorage. While you can anchor off, it is not safe with a strong meltemi. It is best to go stern-to the quay. The bottom is sand and rock and does not always hold. Make sure that your anchor is secure before leaving your boat to go to Chora. With Southerlies, it is best to anchor off or go stern-to inside the mole. Warning: Watch out for the Dhio Adelphia rocks and for a rock just above the water about 50 m E of the mole. Caution: With a strong meltemi there is a very uncomfortable swell. The Harbor of Karavostasi Click for larger view

File:Folegandros Karavostasi h.jpg Chart of Karavostasi Click for larger view

Anchorages

Port Vathi

Port Vathi or Angali [36° 37.8' N 24° 53.6' E] is a large bay on the S side of the island, E of Cape Aspropounda. This bay receives very strong gusts and with the meltemi an appreciable swell. It is not very secure when the meltemi blows.

Anchor off the hamlet in 4-5 m. The bottom is sand and weed; good holding.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

The main point of interest is Chora with its fantastic architecture. In Chora there is a small Folkloric Museum. Near Chora there is the church of Panayia which is built over a sheer cliff right over the ancient temple to Artemis. Legend has it that the church was looted by pirates who stole the icon of the Virgin. As the were getting away their boat capsized and they were drowned. The icon returned to the foot of the cliff. Every year the islander take the icon for a tour of the island to commemorate the miracle. Under the church there is a large grotto Chrissospilia (Golden cave) with stalactites and ancient inscriptions. Again legend has it that Barbarossa's treasure is buried within the grotto but no one has ever found it.

Street in Chora Click for larger view	A Balcony Click for larger view	An Outhouse Click for larger view
Another street Click for larger view	A House Click for larger view	A Courtyard

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

• Fuel - N/A
• Water - N/A
• Electricity - N/A

Laundry

N/A.

Grocery Stores

There are a couple of food stores in Karavostasi and one good bakery.

Eateries

• The Folegandros in Chora is recommended
• O Kritikos also in Chora is recommended

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Marine Stores & Facilities

None.

Repairs

N/A.

Transportation

There are ferries 4-5 times a week to Piraeus.

References & Publications

See Greece.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

• Folegandros (Wikipedia)

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:

• September 2000 --Istioploos 11:25, 4 July 2008 (MDT)

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