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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folegandros Folegandros] (Φολέγανδρος) is a small barren rocky island with an area of surface area is about 32 km<sup>2</sup> 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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_junta Junta of the Colonels] (1967-72). Also, its town Chora has some of the best examples of [http://ezinearticles.com/?Greece---Cycladic-Architecture&id=918711 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. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folegandros Folegandros] (Φολέγανδρος) is a small barren rocky island with an area of surface area is about 32 km<sup>2</sup> 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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_junta Junta of the Colonels] (1967-72). Also, its town Chora has some of the best examples of [http://ezinearticles.com/?Greece---Cycladic-Architecture&id=918711 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. | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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+ | ; NIMA 54320 | ||
+ | : Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti | ||
+ | ; Greek | ||
+ | : 415 Ydra to Sikinos | ||
- | + | ==Weather== | |
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+ | None. | ||
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+ | ==Communication== | ||
* Goast Guard - VHF channel 12 | * Goast Guard - VHF channel 12 | ||
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- | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
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- | == | + | ==Navigation== |
- | + | {{Danger}} The approach to [[#Karavostasi|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. | |
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===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
- | + | {{Poi |36|36.8|N|24|57.1|E|| type= harbour |name= Karavostasi |zoom= 16 | |
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- | Karavostasi (Καραβοστάσι - ship port) is the port of the island and its only a somewhat secure anchorage. | + | | text= Karavostasi (Καραβοστάσι - ship port) 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, where there is space for around eight yachts on the outside. 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. | While you can anchor off, it is not safe with a strong meltemi. It is best to go stern-to the quay, where there is space for around eight yachts on the outside. 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. | ||
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With Southerlies, it is best to anchor off or go stern-to inside the mole. | 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.}} | |
- | + | {{Image center|Folegandros_Karavostasi.jpg |he Harbor of Karavostasi |320px }} | |
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None. | None. | ||
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- | ==== | + | {{Poi |36|37.8|N|24|53.6|E| | type= anchorage |name= Port Vathi| zoom= 15 |
- | + | | altname= Angali | |
+ | | image= Greece_Folegandros_P_Vathi_h.jpg | ||
+ | | imagetext= Chart of Port Vathi | ||
+ | | text= Port Vathi or Angali 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.}} | |
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- | + | |Fuel| N/A | |
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+ | |Chandlers| None | ||
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- | + | |Internet| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
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- | + | |Vehicle rentals| N/A | |
+ | }} | ||
- | === | + | ==Provisioning== |
- | + | {{mark | type= provisions |name= [[#Karavostasi|Karavostasi]] |text= There are a couple of food stores and one good bakery.}} | |
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- | === | + | {{mark | type= provisions |name= Chora | lat=36.62751|lon=24.90789|zoom=13 |text= At least one store.}} |
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- | === | + | ==Eating out== |
- | + | * Chora | |
- | + | : {{mark |name= Folegandros | type= eatingout ||text= Is recommended.}} | |
+ | : {{mark |name= O Kritikos | type= eatingout ||text= Also is recommended.}} | ||
- | + | ==Transportation== | |
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There are ferries 4-5 times a week to Piraeus. | There are ferries 4-5 times a week to Piraeus. | ||
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- | + | The main point of interest is Chora with its fantastic architecture. In Chora there is a small [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=3425 Folkloric Museum]. Near Chora there is the church of ''Panayia'' which is built over a sheer cliff right over the ancient temple to [http://www.maicar.com/GML//Artemis.html 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 [http://www.gtp.gr/TDirectoryDetails.asp?id=15015 Chrissospilia] (Golden cave) with stalactites and ancient inscriptions. Again legend has it that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbarossa_I Barbarossa's] treasure is buried within the grotto but no one has ever found it. | |
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+ | {{himage|Folegand2.jpg |Street in Chora}} | ||
+ | {{himage|Folegandros_bal.jpg |A Balcony}} | ||
+ | {{himage|Folegadros_to.jpg |An Outhouse}} | ||
+ | {{himage|Folegandros_st1.jpg |Another street}} | ||
+ | {{himage|Folegandros_1.jpg |A House}} | ||
+ | {{himage|Folegandros_3.jpg |A Courtyard}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | ==References | + | ==References== |
- | See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]. | + | ''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. |
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- | + | * Folegandros is one of the most beautiful small islands --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] | |
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+ | * September 2000 {{Istioploos2}} | ||
* May 2009 --[[User:atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | * May 2009 --[[User:atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | ||
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Folegandros
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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
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
Islands
None.
Communication
- Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 87
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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.
Berthing
Ports
Karavostasi
Karavostasi (Καραβοστάσι - ship port) 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, where there is space for around eight yachts on the outside. 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.Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Port Vathi
Port Vathi or Angali 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.Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | N/A (Not Available) |
Electricity | N/A |
Toilets | N/A |
Showers | N/A |
Laundry | N/A |
Garbage | There are bins around the harbor |
Supplies | |
Fuel | N/A |
Bottled gas | N/A |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | N/A |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
Karavostasi [[Folegandros#Karavostasi|Karavostasi]] There are a couple of food stores and one good bakery.
Chora [[Folegandros#Chora|Chora]] 36°37.651'N, 024°54.473'E At least one store.
Eating out
- Chora
- Folegandros [[Folegandros#Folegandros|Folegandros]] Is recommended.
- O Kritikos [[Folegandros#O Kritikos|O Kritikos]] Also is recommended.
Transportation
There are ferries 4-5 times a week to Piraeus.
Tourism
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.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Folegandros at the Wikipedia
- Folegandros at the Wikivoyage
References
See Greece.
Comments
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- Folegandros is one of the most beautiful small islands --Istioploos
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Date of member's last visit to Folegandros and this page's details validated:
- September 2000 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
- May 2009 --Athene of Lymington
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