Folegandros is a top yachting destination and a secret gem of the Cyclades you must explore. Renting a sailing boat is the most economical way to spend your holidays in Folegandros and explore the Cyclades and its hidden beauty. Contrary to popular belief, a sailboat charter is rather cheap and is a great way to escape from the crowds. Typically, a group of 8 people can book a sailboat at a cost of around 50 euros per person per day, including the cost of the captain. Folegandros is surrounded by the islands of Milos, Sikinos, Sifnos, and Santorini. It is commonly referred to as a small diamond that floats in the Aegean Sea. The unspoiled beauty of the island makes it clear why even the most luxury yachts and superyachts arrive.

According to Greek Mythology, the island was inhabited by shepherds of Western Greece. The island was named Polykandros, due to the fact that they were only men. Later, Minoan Cretans came to the island, led by Folegandros, son of Minos, from whom the island took its name. Folegandros became a refuge spot for those who were exiled from Crete.

During your sailing holidays, it is worth visiting the picturesque cobbled streets of the island, the historical monuments, and several sights. The Lighthouse of Aspropunda, the Folklore Museum of the island, the church of Panagia, and the Roman statues are situated in a picturesque courtyard. There is a miraculous Byzantine icon of Panagia Odigitria inside the church. This is often associated with legends and pirates of the island. Finally, Kastro is one of the oldest settlements in all the Cyclades. The northern side of the settlement is built at the edge of a cliff that rises over 200 m high.

Folegandros is a mountainous island with wild beauty, picturesque villages, capes, volcanic-white-reddish rocks, unique sea caves, and untouched beaches often compared to Santorini. The residents and visitors have not called Folegandros ‘little Santorini’ just by chance.