Walk along the cobblestone narrow streets of Hóra past white houses with multi-coloured doors and windows, timeless creations of the traditional Cycladic architecture. If you need to take a rest, plane trees will offer you their cool, welcome shade. Wait until the sun sets into the eternal blue of the Aegean and join the locals in the village’s squares. Share with them homemade dishes and local delicacies, such as “matsáta” (handmade noodles with rooster or rabbit), sourotó (white goat cheese), and drink “rakómelo” (raki with honey) the famous spirit of the island. Here you will find most of the island's fine hotels.

• Tour natural and religious sites.

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Towering above Hóra and with a stone path leading to it, a whitewashed impressive church awaits to be discovered. Allegedly built on the site of an ancient temple, the church hosts significant ancient immured inscriptions and statues’ pedestals in its yard and interior. Tradition has it that the silver-plated icon of the Virgin Mary is miraculous. Linked to pirate stories, the icon is carried around the town in a procession held every year on Easter Sunday.

Hiking tip: Follow the rocky path starting from Poúnda square all the way to the church (walking time app. 15 min).

Ano Merá

The picturesque village of Ano Merá is a traditional rural settlement of the 19th century. To learn more about the traditional everyday life of Folégandros, visit the Folk Art Museum (open from 17:00 to 20:00 in the summer).

Chrysospiliá

Chrysospiliá is a natural monument of great interest, and not just to archaeologists and speleologists. Situated below the monastery of the Virgin Mary on a rocky beach at 30m above sea level with impressive stalactites and stalagmites, the cave is globally unique for the ancient male Greek names written on its walls and roof, dated back to the 4th century BC. Nicagoras, Themistocles, Cleon, Callimachus, Pythagoras, and Lysicrates are some of the names carved on the cave walls. According to some theories, the cave was used as a worship site where ceremonies for young men coming of age used to take place.

Important info: Accessible only by the sea, the cave is temporarily unavailable for visitors due to archaeological research in progress.

• Head to the island's pristine beaches.

This small island in the Cyclades is full of pebbly beaches covered with tamarisk trees. The scenic harbour of Karavostássis with its beautiful beach is the perfect starting point for an exploration of the glorious beaches of Hohlídia, Vitzétzo, Latináki, Pountáki and Livádi, a village with a sandy beach, turquoise waters and a camping site. Those of you, who don't feel like walking, can take a caique from Karavostássis to Kátergo, the most beautiful beach on the island, with thin pebbles and crystal-clear waters. Sheer cliff drops and azure waters embrace Agali beach to the west of the island. A trail from here will take you to the clothing-optional beach of Ayios Nikólaos, where a small taverna with delicious food and a marvelous view awaits you. In the northeastern part of the island lie the beaches of Voriná, with green stones peculiar-to-Folégandros, Ayios Geórgios and Serfiótiko, accessible only by caique or on foot.

• Taste culinary delights and local wine:

Matsáta: handmade noodles with rooster or rabbit
Sourotó: white goat cheese
Kalassoúna: cheese pie made with sourotó and onions
Cooked caper
Baked chickpeas
Karpouzénia: a local sweet made of fried watermelon (in Greek watermelon means “karpouzi”)
Sesame bars
White and red wine

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What’s on the menu 
Greek restaurants outside Greece tend to serve either well-known dishes like moussaka and baklava, or the very health-conscious Greek dishes like grilled seafood and spare vegetables. There is, however, an entire range of dishes that is under-represented - casserole dishes and thick soups - made from wonderful taste combinations of vegetables, herbs, pastas, lentils and beans. If these are on the menu and are well-prepared, it's a definite bonus!

The ingredients
Fresh is paramount. Greek is paramount. Olive oil, fresh-baked crusty breads, Greek cheeses and wines, fresh fruits and vegetables, lentils and beans, Greek favorites such as oregano, dill, garlic, and lemon will all be represented.

Appetizers and mezethes
A Greek restaurant without a good selection of appetizers or mezethes from which to choose could hardly be called great. Appetizers should whet the appetite, mezethes should complement (but not overwhelm) the beverage, whether wine, spirits, or other drink choice. These small plates of tasty morsels and dips are as much a part of the Greek dining experience as the main meal (and sometimes, adding more and more of these small dishes can become the main meal).

Knowledgeable staff
The restaurant's serving staff doesn't have to be Greek - but of course it adds to the overall atmosphere if it is; however, if the restaurant is truly great, servers - whether professionals (Greek or not) or family members of the owner - are able to describe dishes, recommend combinations of foods, and answer questions. For those who are long-time fans of Greek food, it’s always interesting to hear about regional variations in a dish on the menu; for those with no experience of Greek food, learning about the tradition of mezethes, or a bit of the history of a dish adds enormous enjoyment to a meal. For those on restricted diets, knowledgeable staff is able to direct them to divine dishes that meet their dietary requirements. And if dishes require extra preparation time, servers point that out during the ordering process.

If the restaurant has a sommelier to recommend and present the wines, she/he is knowledgeable about the region of Greece where the wine was made, which wine is traditionally served with which dish, and which wine – despite tradition – might be an even better choice with a particular dish, and why.

Presentation and taste
It smells wonderful, it’s authentic, the ingredients are right, and it has been explained by staff, and now the defining moment is at hand. The food is delivered as ordered. The cheeses and sauces have wonderful textures. Phyllo pastry is light as air. Dishes are cooked to perfection and taste at least as good as they have been described – either on the menu or by the staff.


What Doesn’t Matter
Greek décor

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Here's a small list of some of the best campsites in Greece. 

1. Enjoy Lichnos Camping


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Parga is one of the most picturesque villages on the west coast. Its Venetian-influenced buildings huddle together on the hillside, with whitewashed alleyways and bougainvillea tumbling down to the bay. A few miles south, you’ll find Enjoy Lichnos Camping, a welcoming haven set within an olive grove. Pitches are close to the beach in an RV-free meadow. Hire a catamaran or kayak, explore the sea caves or just chill in the friendly alfresco bar. Just half an hour away are the creepy, mythic ruins of the 2,500-year-old Necromantion, the gateway to the underworld.

2. Poros Beach Camping 


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A snake of road wheels by shady groves, dozing horses, and somnolent villages on its way down to Poros’s fine-pebbled beach. You can relax in the shade of the site’s stylish restaurant, head to the charming little port of Vasiliki for water-side dining, or just flop on the beach, watching the blue horizon compete with the serenity of the turquoise sea.

3. Tartaruga Camping


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Tartaruga offers one of the most dramatic views of any campsite in Greece; stare down at the epiphany-inducing sea from the giddy heights of its alfresco restaurant, unblemished but for a deserted island and the occasional puttering of a fisherman’s boat. As if to confirm its pedigree, loggerhead turtles have chosen the turquoise waters beside the site as a safe place to mate.
Lounge in the shadow of pines or visit the beach. You’re in the middle of nowhere – but the sense of dramatic escape is much the better for it. 

4. Camping Areti 


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Areti sits on acres of eucalyptus and exotic flora. Its tranquil taverna is delightful, as are the many amenities, including a playground and tennis courts. There are hidden recesses, for cheeky romance, and inviting lookout points, for watching the sun go down. You can camp near the sea beside one of two beaches, dramatically screened by gnarled olive trees. On a clear morning, you can see the distant peak of Mount Olympus. For lunch, head to one of the tavernas in Neo Marmaras, an unpretentious market town. 

5. Camping Antiparos


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Antiparos is an intimate island just over the water from its larger sibling, Paros. Its harbor feels like a composite of everything Greek, with wrinkled fishermen, ripe fruit spilling from colorful crates, and an azure sky pure enough to melt the heart. No less enchanting is Camping Antiparos, on a rugged headland beside the sea. You can pitch under a tangled canopy of cedars or find a secret spot in the site’s bamboo field. The restaurant is a honey pot of homemade indulgence.