Many consider it as the finest Chora in Cyclades and not just one of many. In every case it is truly beautifully picturesque with its paved yards and the blossoming flowerpots that adorn its back alleys. Countless churches with white bell towers make a picture perfect while at its highest spot stands the church of Panagia overlooking the crimson sunset and Pano Meria.
We invite you to discover it, to walk across its paved streets, discovering every corner. Here atop a small hill is where Ampelos Hotel lies, offering a panoramic view of the Chora, Panagia and the deep blue Aegean Sea.
You can come by ship from Piraeus, Lavrio, Amorgos and now Anafi. Also, you can fly to Mykonos or Santorini and then by boat. Folegandros is connected by both conventional and speed ferry boats. Routes are more frequent from April to October.
You can find about the ferries exact routes and timetables by contacting one of the travel agencies in Folegandros: Diaplous Travel or Folegandros Travel.
In any case we would be happy to pick you up from the port or to drop you off on the day of your departure.
Choices are many in Folegandros for a fun time and to make the most of your holiday! You can follow a trail that leads to small chapels or a far away beach of crystal clear waters.
If you are not the trekking type, you can visit by car some of the island’s largest beaches, like Angali or Karavostasi, in just 5 minutes.
A fine choice is touring the island on excursion boat Stella II. A truly beautiful experience as you will be able to see the whole of the island from sea and visit a number of hard to access beaches.
A stroll about Pano Meria is also worth the try. This is the rural part of Folegandros, which lately has seen a lot of development and nowadays features several lodgings. Here you can see the first ever restaurant of Folegandros, which run as a grocery shop too and served as the town’s meeting point. Pano Meria runs also the Ecology-Folklore museum of Folegandros with exhibits donated by the residents and farmers of the area, a truly worthy visit.
This resort is with no exception the best on the island. The view is incredible, the atmosphere is so welcoming and authentic and the owners are real life Angels who do their absolute best to make your stay unforgettable. The WiFi is great, the breakfast is amazing and because it’s 5 min walk out of the main city you get the best of both worlds - the quietness at Ampelos and the vibrating life from the city only 5 min away. I recommend this place with all my heart! 5 out of 5!