Weather in Folegandros Island. Actual conditions and forecast

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More to see in Folegandros Island

Folegandros is a small island of the Cyclades. Despite the fact that there are problems with water supply and soil fertility, the island was inhabited long ago. Scientists believe that the first settlements appeared here in the 3rd millennium B.C. Due to a small number of tourists, you will have a wonderful holiday with your children here. Naughty kids will fall in love with the sea expanses and water activities. Dreamers will love the nature of the island and intellectuals will definitely enjoy visiting local museums. The best place where you can introduce your child to the life of ancestors is the Folklore Museum in Ano Meria. A gorgeous construction was built in the 19th century. Clothes, household items and tools are displayed at the museum. It will be interesting for your child to know how people ironed, washed clothes and cooked dishes in Greek villages just one and a half century ago. Be sure to spend a couple of hours walking along the streets of Karavostasi. It is not the most inhabited settlement on the island, but a child will feel an incredible atmosphere of the Cyclades. Small white houses, cosy streets and friendly citizens attract people and perfectly demonstrate Greek culture. If your child is interested in stories about princes, princesses, knights and their castles, be sure to take him to Kastro. The fortress was built in the 13th century and used to protect the settlement from pirates. Nowadays you can visit this monument and enjoy fantastic views of … Read further

Folegandros Island guide chapters

Folegandros Island for children - what to visit

If your children are interested in religion and art, you can visit the Church of Panagia (Virgin Mary). It is the oldest cultural building on the island, where you can find wonderful icons and frescos. You should spend time walking along the streets of the capital and explore medieval districts with small Aegean houses. There is a lighthouse on the south-western coast of the island. It was built in 1919, but it … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

If you live not far from Folegandros be sure to buy local Souroto cheese or hard goat cheese. You can also find delicious honey on the island. Local sweets which you can take home safely are baklava and loukoumades. You should definitely bring at least one bottle of retsina. Look for it in the refrigerators of local supermarkets, but not on the shelves with wine because it is served chilled. Local wine has a … Open

Best beaches

Voreina Beach is considered an ideal place for snorkeling. This rocky stretch of coast is not far from Chora, the path to it runs along the very scenic places. The bottom there is rocky. After hundreds of years the sea has turned limestone rocks to amazing figures, and it would be a great experience to look at them under water. Tourists who aren't ready to abandon the benefits of civilization, but want to spend time … Open

Travel guide to Folegandros Island

Besides a rich excursion program and charming beaches, Folegandros is ready to offer a broad choice of entertainment venues to its guests. All large towns of the island have bars with dance floors and pubs that offer signature cocktails and popular dishes of the national cuisine. As a rule, the most popular entertainment complexes are located not far from Chora Village. Vacationers should not neglect taverns that … Open

Traditions and mentality of Folegandros Island

Greeks don’t like to save money. Locals can easily spend them on a beautiful and useless thing or an evening in a tavern. In short, locals are not good at investments. They celebrate holidays in a big way, so you can come to Greece and see how people celebrate the most important public holidays such as Independence Day and traditional Carnival. While communicating with Greeks remember that some of the … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Fast food is also delicious in Greece. Souvlaki is a popular food here. You can find this grilled meat in taverns or souvlatzidikos. It is usually made of fish, meat and even vegetables. There is also a fast food dish, called gyro. It is souvlaki with vegetables served in a pita. However, there are various meat delicacies on Folegandros. Moussaka is a layered dish made with minced meat, egg-plants and potatoes with … Open

Climate in Greece and weather forecast - best seasons for visit

Greece is a country that can be visited at any time of the year. Specific weather conditions allow you to enjoy both the high-quality beach rest and exciting winter. The most active tourist season reigns from the beginning of summer until mid-October. Many people come to Greece even in May, although the seawater rarely warms up to more than 18C. With the onset of summer, the water becomes more comfortable. The temperature is about 22C; a sunny day lasts more than 12 hours and there are no precipitation. It's quite hot in the middle of summer. There is an afternoon siesta in all the cities, because the temperature is above 42C. Due to the high humidity in the resort areas, it is very easy to get a sunstroke. Those who prefer a lower temperature of the air, have to have vacations in September. The first autumn month is characterized by a lack of precipitation, warm water and an average air temperature of 26C. Thanks to the cool sea breezes from June to October, it’s no more than 27C on the islands. … Open