Hello Susan,

Thank you so much; I’m glad you found the Folegandros guide helpful! Onar Suites is a beautiful place with great views. There are plenty of places to eat and drink at Karavostasis, and the port of Folegandros is picturesque. Plus, you can easily reach Katergo beach with the small boats from the port.

I always suggest that people stay in the Chora because it’s stunning. That’s where you’ll find the nicest streets and places to eat. However, driving to the Chora every evening won’t be a problem if you rent a car. The ride is short, and the road is in relatively good condition for a Greek island. I think renting a car is always a must in the Greek islands: there are some buses, but they are usually rare -and beginning of October I think the service will be limited.

That said, everything depends on your preferences: if you prefer to be in the nicest place on the island, not drive at night, and enjoy distant sea views, then Chora is the choice. On the other hand, if you like to be next to the sea, don’t mind driving 10-15 minutes to the Chora, and need a more relaxing vacation, then Karavostasis is an excellent option.

I wish you an extraordinary journey to Folegandros! If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to write them down 🙂

Take care,
George

PS: If you don’t have a fixed itinerary, check out the nearby island of Sikinos. It’s a tranquil place and one of the most authentic islands in the Cyclades. It’s easy to reach it -there’s a Sikinos guide on the blog too.

Hey John,

Folegandros is one of the islands that I always wanted to see (Amorgos being another). I guess I just wanted to be on an island that I haven’t visited before, and I thought it was time to visit Folegandros. I heard tons of things about the Chora (which is beautiful), but its real beauty lies outside of it. I think your taxi driver was right: Folegandros is definitely one of the most beautiful Greek islands out there. You will see more on the travelogue (I hope to have it ready in 2 weeks); I’ll try to share how it really feels being there.

Ah, the Anafi question is tricky! You know I have a thing for Anafi, but I’ll tell you the truth: I think Folegandros’ beaches are nicer than those in Anafi. What attracts me to Anafi is the vibe, which is hard to describe in a couple of sentences. But I think that the landscape of Folegandros is unbeatable. It really impressed me. Especially the Livadaki beach is probably the prettiest I’ve seen so far in the Cyclades. Honestly, I think that Folegandros is a must for any Greek vacation.