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City break in Folegandros Island. Active leisure ideas for Folegandros Island - attractions, recreation and nightlife
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 American and European tourists. Footpaths link all local settlements with historical and natural attractions on Folegandros. Public transport is not well-developed here and not all of the inhabitants have their own cars. That is why locals prefer to walk long distances on foot.
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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A choice of attractive small beaches on Folegandros is just huge, and each of them has its own attractive features. Not far from Chora there is a sandy beach Aegali easily accessible by car, … Open
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Folegandros is a nice place for diving. Here is a diving centre and you can undergo training and get an international license. The water is clear, the underwater world is reach with different species, so you will have a great time. If you wish, you can buy a diving set and go to Santorini, a favourite divers’ place.
There are more than forty attractive hotels and accommodation places on the island. There are no large hotels common to popular resorts, but the selection of small inns and apartments is … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Folegandros Island and surroundings
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Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Folegandros Island
♥ Amusement park 'Water Park Limnoupolis' , 155.1 km from the center. On the map
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Sites around Folegandros Island from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Amorgos
From the series “The Most Magical and Picturesque Cities in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Folegandros Island center - 55.9 km.
At present, the island’s population is about 2000 people. in addition to the fabulously beautiful old streets, you can see many unique historical sites and archaeological artifacts on its territory. One of the most interesting objects on the island are the ruins of Egiale. Here, archaeologists have discovered interesting inscriptions. They are dated 3 - 2 centuries BC and narrate that pirates came repeatedly to the island, took values from local residents and even took prisoners. …
Read further Distance from Folegandros Island center - 55.9 km.
Santorini Volcano
From the series “Volcanoes and Traps That Changed the Face of the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Folegandros Island center - 48 km.
It’s needless to say that such a destructive element led not only to breaking the landscape, but also to serious climate changes. The eruption of the Santorini volcano triggered a series of tsunamis. Clouds of ash and smoke were thrown to the air. For a long time, the Earth was concealed from sunrays, so the global cooling has came. However, the main mystery of Santorini volcano is related to the destiny of the Minoan civilization, whose cultural center was the island of Santorini or Thera. Some researchers have speculated that the inhabitants of the island predicted the impending eruption and left the place timely. However, all the monuments of civilization located on the island were destroyed. …
Read further Distance from Folegandros Island center - 48 km.
Photogallery of picturesque Folegandros Island
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Guide to your best city break in Folegandros Island - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Folegandros Island - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Folegandros Island?' disappears immediately.
