Folegandros can be reached by ship from the port of Piraeus or by island hopping from any other island in the Cyclades.
According to archaeologists, Folegandros has been inhabited since 3000 BC, while its first inhabitants were probably the Kares. The island is said to have gotten its name from Folegandros, the son of Minoas, when the Cretan colony was founded here.
Records show that Folegandros paid a "submission tax" to Athens in the fifth century B.C., without belonging to the Athenian Alliance. Of course, Folegandros could not avoid the historical fate of the rest Cyclades and so it successively passed in Macedonian hands, Romans and Byzantines. During the Frankish, Folegandros initially passed into the hands of the Venetians, as part of the Duchy of Naxos. It was then that the Castle settlement was built, in order to protect the inhabitants against the frequent pirate raids. However, this measure was not enough and so piracy continued, with the island being almost deserted in 1566. Later on, it was occupied by the Turks. Actually, Tzanoum Pasha prove to be worst of all the raiding pirates, looting and destroying Folegandros.
With the 1821 Greek Revolution, Folegandros became a part of the newly-established Greek State.
In the northern part of Euboea you will find the Museum of Marine Life ''Nautilus''.
It was created to familiarize its guests with the beauty of the marine environment and how this has so far affected our lives in areas we cannot imagined (eg Architecture, Painting).
In the Museum of Marine Life ''Nautilus'' you can admire shells, corals and other impressive marine findings, but also learn interesting things about the bottom of the sea and the life forms existing there.
The Museum of Marine Life ''Nautilus'' is definitely worth a visit, especially if you have children! Here you will also find a shop with beautiful objects and gifts concerning the sea.
More information about the Museum of Marine Life ''Nautilus'' can be found in the number 22260 31662.
The Folklore Museum of Agia Anna is in Agia Anna, in the woder region of Euboea(Evia).
It was founded in 1982 with the aim of preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the region. From 2002, the Folklore Museum of Agia Anna is housed in a private building, and among its exhibits one can admire:
• Traditional costumes
• Household Items
• Loom and other textile tools
• Agricultural and livestock tools
• Traditional weavings
• Weapons (swords, rifles, etc.)
• Rich photographic material
Visiting the Folklore Museum of Agia Anna, you will learn many interesting facts about the lifestyle and habits in the area.
More information about the Folklore Museum of Agia Anna can be found in the number 22270 61581.
The Folklore Museum of Kymi is located in Kymi, in the wider region of Euboea(Evia).
It was founded in 1981 with the aim of preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the region. The Folklore Museum of Kymi is the largest and most well organized folk museum across Euboea. The museum is housed in a three-storey neoclassical building and has more than 1600 exhibits, among which you can admire:
• Traditional costumes
• Household utensils
• Agricultural tools
• Military uniforms and weapons
• Sacred utensils, vestments and icons
• Jewellery and everyday objects
• Weaving and embroidery
Some areas of the museum are shaped into rooms (living room, bedroom) and workshops ( loom room, wax-crafts room etc). Adding to that, the garden of the museum has a small theater in which several cultural events are organized . When you find yourself in Kymi, it is worth passing by the Folklore Museum of Kymi to learn more about the history and tradition of the place.
More information about the Folklore Museum of Kymi can be found in the number 22220 22011.
The Archaeological museum of Karystos is in Karystos, in the wider region of Euboea(Evia).
The Archaeological museum is housed in Giokaleio Cultural Foundation and includes archaeological findings from the region of Karystos dating from prehistoric times to the Roman era.
Among the museum exhibits you can admire :
• Sculptures of Classical, Hellenistic and Roman times
• Clay figurines and vases
• Findings from the Dragon House of Ochi
• Ancient inscriptions
Holidays in Karystos need a visit to the Archaeological museum of Karystos to be perfect!
More information about the Archaeological Museum of Karystos can be found in the number 22240 29218.
