Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Police Station (
22860 41249) Straight on from Plateia Maraki.
Sottovento Tourism Office ( 22860 41444; www.folegandrosisland.com ) On Plateia
Pounta; doubles as the Italian consulate and is very helpful on all tourism matters, in-
cluding accommodation, international and domestic flights, and boat trips.
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Ano MeriaΑνω Μεριά
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The settlement of Ano Meria is a scattered community of small farms and dwellings that
stretches for several kilometres. This is traditional Folegandros where tourism makes no
intrusive mark and life happily wanders off sideways.
The folklore museum (admission €1.50; 5pm-8pm) is on the eastern outskirts of the
village. Ask the bus driver to drop you off nearby.
There are a couple of colourful traditional tavernas in Ano Meria, including I Synanti-
si ( 22860 41208; dishes €4-8) , also known as Maria's, and Mimi's ( 22860 41377;
dishes €4) . The speciality is pastitsio (lamb with macaroni and tomatoes).
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Around Folegandros
For Livadi Beach , 1.2km southeast of Karavostasis, take the 'bypass' road just past the
Anemi Hotel and follow it around the coast. Katergo Beach is on the southeastern tip of
the island and is best reached by boat from Karavostasis.
The sandy and pebbled Angali beach, opposite Hora, is a popular spot. There are some
rooms here and reasonable tavernas.
About 750m west of Angali over the hill along a footpath is Agios Nikolaos , a
clothes-optional beach. A number of beaches can be reached from where the road ends
beyond Ano Meria. Livadaki Beach is a 1.5km hike from the bus stop near the church of
Agios Andreas at Ano Meria. Boats connect these west-coast beaches in high season.
Agios Georgios Beach is north of Ano Meria and requires another demanding walk.
Have tough footwear, sun protection and, because most beaches have no shops or tav-
ernas, make sure you take food and water.
In July and August, weather permitting, excursion boats make separate round trips
from Karavostasis to Katergo (€8), from Angali to Agios Nikolaos (€4), and from Angali
to Livadaki Beach (€8), every half-hour between 11am and 7pm.
 
 
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