COUNTRY
Grafjko'tato the centre of island maintains still his medieval character.
The Castle dominates imposing in the top of hill, while around "are
tightened" the old houses, shaping a wall that composes the eminent
district Castle. The remainder settlement round the Castle maintains
from equal his graphic character with the small olo'leyka lodges with
the wooden balconies. Particular characteristic of Country they constitute
the four squares and the a lot of small churches.
IT DESERVES YOU VISIT
The Castle that htj'stike in 1212 from the Mark Sanoy'do above in the
precipice. Here is found the district of Castle, where you can visit
the Churches of Eleoy'sas, Saint Sofia and Panta'nassas with the
astonishing view in the Aegean Sea. In the elevation of Palajo'kastroy
are saved relic from ancient temple, dedicated in the Apollo. Interest
presents also the Metropolis of Saint Nikolaos, the Taxja'rhis and
the twin church of Saint Ekaterini and Saint Antonios. Finally, in
the place of ancient temple 19th century is built the church of Virgin
Mary with the splendid marma'rjno te'mplo and imposing belfry.
ENTERTAINMENT
TAVERNS - BAR - CAFETERIAS - OUZO SELLING RESTAURANT.
CAMPAIGNS - SPOR
Golden sandy beach for your bathrooms you will find in the bight of
Saint Gewrgj'oy in the small and hospitable ljmana'kj, Karavosta'si,
in the embrace of which they are entertained pleoy'mena the local fishermen
and the tourists.
TRANSPORT
The road network of island is not in very good situation. With bus
however, you can daily from the Country in the ¢nw Side and
the Karavosta'-si. In the Agka'li you will reach with naylwme'no
caique from the Karavosta'si. With the legs you will make around
in the 15 thinly.
USEFUL TELEPHONES: CODE (0286)
Community 41285, First Aids 41222, Police 41249, GREEK TELECOME 41202,
GREEK POST 41299.
STAY
Exist minimal hotels and rented rooms – apartments.
KARAVOSTASIS
It is the harbour of island, where they tie up baroka'jka and ko'ttera. Seasonal
settlement, 3 km from the Country.
IT DESERVES YOU VISIT
The Hrysospilja' with the stalactites, stalagmites and the ancient relic. Also,
you visit the Cavern of Gewrgj'tsi, that is found near in the sea, Easternly
the Meadow.
ENTERTAINMENT
TAVERNS - BAR - CAFETERIAS - OUZO SELLING RESTAURANT
CAMPAIGNS - SPOR
Can swim in the sandy beach of settlement.
Also, from here you will reach with boat in the Hrysospilja' and the Meadow,
with from equal beautiful beaches. Still, in the uninhabited settlement of
Agka'lis with the splendid beach. Exist and very very little rented rooms if
you want to remain here.
Finally, if you have ship, or with naylwme'no caique you will make the tour
of island.
TRANSPORT
You will reach with the bus that begins from the Country. From here leave also
the caiques for the Agka'li.
USEFUL TELEPHONES: CODE (0286)
Greek Telecome 41203.
STAY
Exist minimal hotels and rented rooms – apartments.
ANO SIDE
The Anw Side is separated in small settlements and constitutes substantially
axjoce'ato. It has 350 residents that deal with the agriculture.
IT DESERVES YOU VISIT 473
The exhibits of folklore Museum unique in his type. You will see "olozw'ntani" fa'rma
with all the buildings, stable, well, oven, perjvo'lj, vine and residence,
where are exposed objects from the daily life of residents.
ENTERTAINMENT
TAVERNS - BAR - CAFETERIAS - OUZO SELLING RESTAURANT.
CAMPAIGNS - SPOR
You will swim in the bight of Saint Gewrgj'oy, where you will go with the legs.
Take with you a basket with foods for pj'k - nj'k and water.
TRANSPORT
It has perj'poyCa you reach with leofwrej'o that begins from the Country and
him connects with the Karavo'stamo.
USEFUL TELEPHONES: CODE (0286)
Greek Telecome 41201.
THAT YOU WILL GO
With ferympw't from Piraeus in 9 hours. Plirof.: Ljmenarhej'o pejraja' 4226000.
INTERCONNECTIONS
With ferympw't by Piraeus, the Fole'gandros is connected all the year with
Ios, Kj'mwlo, Kythnos, Apple, Santorini, Se'rjfo, Sj'kjno, Siphnos and Syra.
Plirof.: Astynomj'a Karavosta'si (0286) 41249.
HISTORICAL MAKES
As first residents of Fole'gandroy are brought the Ka'res and the Palms. Then
came in the island Cretes - from the head of which appears that took also
his name the island - and followed the Dorians. The 13th aj. him occupied
the Enetoj', under the sovereignty of Mark Sanoy'doy. The Turks him occupied
the 17th aj. up to her release with the remainder kykladj'tjka islands.