The Folklore Museum of Folegandros is in Ano Meria and it is hosted in a "thimonia".
This is a traditional 19th century farmhouse of Folegandros, which once was an autonomous agriculture and farming center.
The Folklore Museum of Folegandros gives visitors the chance to see how the typical farmhouse operated, as well as many other elements of past life in Folegandros. In the museum you will find various buildings such as a cellar, a mill, a cistern and a built-in oven. Upon entering the main house you will see the living room with the traditional loom, a chest, a cuisine with traditional utensils and a very special bedroom. The house is full of objects collected from various local houses, thus giving a pretty good image of how a traditional house in Folegandros was equipped.
As you stroll in the yard, you can still see a small threshing floor, a traditional wine press and the classic dry stone wall which protected the lemon tree of the house, one of the main sources on the island.
The Folklore Museum of Folegandros was created on the initiative of the "Folegandros" Cultural Association, aiming to preserve and promote the islands' traditions. Having chosen Folegandros for holidays, a visit to the Folklore Museum of Folegandros is a must.
More information about the Folklore Museum Folegandros can be found in the number 22860 41 069.
In the northwestern part of Folegandros is a lighthouse, known as Aspropounta Lighthouse.
It was first lit in 1921, having a light that was visible from several nautical miles away. The lighthouse is more than fifty meters above the sea, while the height of the building reaches 11 meters. Initially, the lighthouse operated with fuse and an oil-mechanism, but after 1986 it turned to a more ecological energy source, namely solar.
If you are hiking in Folegandros, it is definitely worth catching a glimpse of the Aspropounta Faros (Lighthouse). You can even combine it with a dip in the nearby Livadaki beach!
Agios Georgios beach is in the northern part of Folegandros.
It is paved with pebbles and sand, and has crystal blue waters. Here you can enjoy a serene swim and relax under the shade of tamarisk trees. You will also see the small church from which the beach took its name.
Agios Georgios beach is exposed to northerly winds, so when strong wind blows it would be better to avoid it, unless you like big waves.
Livadaki beach is in the western part of Folegandros.
This is a very special beach with crystal clear waters and it is paved with pebbles. You can reach Livadaki beach either with your own boat from the sea or by boat from Agali. Do not forget to get all the necessary things with you before enjoying a wonderful day by Livadaki beach.
Agkali beach is in the western part of Folegandros island.
The beach is vast, strewn with sand. The crystal clear waters, the easy access and the taverns of the area make Agkali beach one of the most suitable options for those who have children.
If, while swimming in Agali beach, you want a little more peace and quiet or simply something different, in a short distance you will find two smaller beaches.
Agios Nikolaos beach is in the western part of Folegandros island.
This is a very pretty and quite popular beach, paved with fine pebbles and sand. After enjoying a relaxing swim in its crystal clear waters, you can take a nap under the shade of the tamarisk trees that exist in the region. Perched on the rocks, you will find the church of Agios Nikolaos, from which the beach took its name. Once you get there, don't forget to admire the magnificent views!
