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Folegandros

      Φολέγανδρος (3/5/2006 v.1) Folegandros (4/5/2006 v.1)
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Author(s) : Kalliri Lara (29/8/2005)
Translation : Papaioannou Helen (1/11/2006)

For citation: Kalliri Lara, "Folegandros", 2006,
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Islands

General Information

Area: 32.384 km2

Coastline length: 42 km

Population: 667

Island capital and its population: Folegandros (316)

Administrative structure: Region of South Aegean, Prefecture of the Cyclades, Province of Thera, Community of Folegandros

Local Newspapers: I Folegandros (1964-1973, 1982-)

Museums: Folklore Museum at Ano Meria

Archaeological sites and monuments: Palaiokastro, Kastello, Chrysospilia, medieval settlement of Kastro, Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary

Traditional settlements: Ano Meria, Karavostasis, Chora

Natural monuments: Chrysospilia, Farangi. The east part of Folegandros has been included in the European network "NATURA 2000" as a Site of Community Importance (SCI) and a Special Protection Area (SPA). The island has been declared an Important Area for the Birds of Greece.

Cultural clubs: Cultural Association "Folegandros"

Festivals:
Folegandros' Festival (mid-July to early August, organized by the non-profit organization Media dell’ Arte), Documentary Days (July)

Religious feasts: On St Panteleimon's day at Apano Meria (July 27th), Transfiguration of the Saviour at Angali (August 6th), Dormition of the Virgin Mary at Chora (August 15th)

Sport events: Swimming races and regatta (end of August), organized by the Folegandros Nautical Club

Sport clubs: Folegandros Nautical Club

 
 
 

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