Folegandros is one of the most peaceful islands in the Cyclades, a small place of just 32 square kilometres with a single port at Karavostasis and a dramatic clifftop capital, Chora, perched high above the sea. Because the island is small and steep, knowing where the port, the villages and the beaches sit makes planning much easier. This Folegandros map puts it all in one view, from Karavostasis in the south east up to Chora and out to the farming village of Ano Meria, along with the beaches and footpaths that link them.
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Click any pin on the map to see photos, a short description and a direct link to the full guide for that spot. You can also switch the layers on and off to show just the beaches, just the villages, or just the walking paths.
Interactive Folegandros map
The map above shows every place we cover on Folegandros. Below you will find the same places written out by area, so you can read through them and click straight to the guide for anywhere that interests you.
The port and how the island is laid out
Folegandros has one port, at Karavostasis on the south east coast. This is a small harbour, so most visitors arrive and head straight up the hill to Chora, the capital, which sits high on the clifftops above. The road climbs quickly from the port, and the views open up as you go.
The island runs roughly from the port in the south east, up through Chora in the middle, and out to Ano Meria, the scattered farming village that stretches along the north west of the island. Most of the beaches sit below these points, reached by side roads, footpaths or small boats. Because everything is built around the clifftops and the coast, the map is the quickest way to see how the pieces fit together before you arrive.
Villages on the map
Folegandros has three main places to know. Karavostasis is the port, small and low key, with a couple of nearby beaches. Chora, the capital, is the star, one of the most beautiful clifftop towns in the whole Cyclades, built around a series of linked squares with a medieval castle quarter, the Kastro, at its heart. Ano Meria is the traditional farming village, spread out along the road to the north west, where life still moves at a slower, older pace. For more on the island as a whole, see our full Folegandros guide.
Beaches on the map
The beaches of Folegandros are small, unspoilt and often need a little effort to reach, which is part of their charm. Katergo, in the south, is the most famous, a striking strip of sand and pebble usually reached on foot or by small boat from Karavostasis. Other coves lie below Chora and Ano Meria, some down steep paths, others best reached by the local beach boats that run in summer. The map shows where each one sits and whether you get there by road, path or boat, which matters a great deal on an island this steep.
The Church of Panagia and things to see
The landmark that stands over the whole island is the Church of Panagia, set on the hillside above Chora. A zigzag path climbs up to it from the town, and the view back over the rooftops and the sea is one of the best on the island, especially near sunset. Beyond the church, the pleasures of Folegandros are simple ones, wandering the squares of Chora, walking the old paths, and finding a quiet beach. The map marks the main points so you can plan an easy day on foot.
Hiking trails on the map
Folegandros keeps a network of old stone footpaths that once linked the port, the villages and the farms before the roads were built. Many are still walkable and make lovely, gentle hikes, particularly the paths out towards Ano Meria and down to the quieter beaches. The map shows the main marked trails, so you can see which villages and coves connect on foot before you set out. Take water and a hat, as there is little shade.
Getting around Folegandros
Once you can see how the island is laid out, the next step is deciding how to move around it. A local bus links Karavostasis, Chora and Ano Meria through the day in summer, and it is the simplest way to get about without a vehicle. Some visitors hire a scooter or small car to reach the quieter beaches and the far end of Ano Meria at their own pace. For bus times, taxi numbers and hire advice, see our full guide to getting around Folegandros.
Explore more of Folegandros
Now that you can see how the island fits together, read the full Folegandros guide for the beaches, villages and how to get around, or plan how you will reach the island on our ferry page. To see how Folegandros connects to the rest of the group, use the full Greek islands map.
Which port will my ferry arrive at on Folegandros?
Folegandros has a single port at Karavostasis on the south east coast. Every ferry arrives here, and the capital, Chora, sits on the clifftops above, a short climb up the hill by bus, taxi or car.
How far is Chora from the port on Folegandros?
Chora sits high above Karavostasis, and the drive up takes only a few minutes, though it is a steep climb. The map shows the road winding up from the harbour, which is why almost nobody walks it with luggage. A bus or taxi meets most ferries.
How do you get to Katergo Beach on the map?
Katergo sits in the south of the island and is usually reached on foot along a coastal path, or by a small boat from Karavostasis in summer. There is no direct road to it, so the map is the best way to see how it lies in relation to the port.
Where is Ano Meria on the Folegandros map?
Ano Meria stretches along the north west of the island, past Chora and away from the port. It is the farming side of Folegandros, spread out rather than clustered, so on the map you will see it running along the road rather than sitting in one spot.
Is Folegandros easy to get around on foot?
Chora and its squares are easy and best explored on foot, as the centre is car free. Reaching the beaches and Ano Meria is harder on foot because the island is steep, so many people use the summer bus or hire a scooter. Looking at the map shows why the distances feel longer than they are.
