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Key places in Folegandros

This page keeps only places that official tourism sources currently name for Folegandros. Visit Greece structures the island around Chora, Panagia, the harbour at Karavostasis, Agali and the agricultural village of Ano Meria.

Chora & KastroPanagiaKaravostasis

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Chora and Kastro

Visit Greece says Chora was built at a 200-metre elevation, inside and around the medieval citadel called Kastro.

Panagia above town

The official page places the Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God on the northeast side of Chora and says the stone-paved route from Pounta Square takes about 15 minutes.

Piatsa and Dounavides Squares

Visit Greece specifically names Piatsa Square and Dounavides Square as two of the town squares worth visiting in Chora.

Karavostasis as the harbour village

The official island guide identifies Karavostasis as the harbour village and names the church of Agios Artemios and the village beach there.

Agali and Cape Aspropounta

Visit Greece describes Agali as a small seaside village around its cove and notes that the lighthouse at Cape Aspropounta on Michelos promontory first shone in 1912 and has an 11-metre tower.

Ano Meria

The official page places Ano Meria on the northwestern tip of the island, calls it the second biggest village, and explains that its houses include the small self-contained farming units called themonies.

Official source note

Visit Greece says the hiking path from Chora to Agali takes about 45 minutes.
The official page lists four hiking routes starting from Ano Meria.
Karavostasis is explicitly identified as the island harbour.

Official sources used on this page

This page summarizes details stated on official tourism pages available on March 11, 2026. Check live ferry, museum and path conditions separately before travel.

Checked against official pages available on March 11, 2026.

Visit Greece: Folegandros

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