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Everyone is mesmerised by the beauty of the sun setting behind the cliffs of Ano Meria, a village on the island’s west side, watching in awe as they bid farewell to another day.


Art will save us all Anemomilos is one of those places that doesn’t aim to become fancier or more ‘Instagrammable’, but instead tries to host a conversation at its deepest core with its guests, blending their experiences with the family’s love for art. Te hotel is currently expanding


its art collection, which features works by contemporary Greek painters and sculptors. “Te idea behind this is to create a discourse between guests and ourselves, a conversation about what Greece has to offer that extends to more than just the sea and sun”, says Diana. Te collection includes pieces by relatively young artists as well as renowned painters such as Alekos Fassianos and Sotiris Sorogkas, both highly respected in the Greek art scene and beyond. “Of course we are very much aware that the view will always be the major focal point of our rooms, but we thought we’d try!”, she adds.


forming the quintessential endless blue of the Aegean. Te smell of the sea, alongside the smell of thyme and other wild herbs rising up from the depths of the cliffs, serves as a tranquil reminder that you are in a haven of nature, where life is slow and pleasures are simple. Don’t forget to try out the hotel’s own restaurant right next


to the


pool, overlooking the cliff edge, which is open throughout the day. Tis is also where breakfast is served, complete with freshly squeezed orange juice, coffees of your choice, Greek kayanas (a sort of scrambled eggs in red sauce), delicious pancakes, Greek yoghurts and fruit. In the evening, amazing cocktails are served as guests gather at the restaurant to watch the sunset. Diana, who oversees the restaurant and bar, says: “What is magical is that even when the place is full, at sunset, there’s a complete silence that lingers over the tables.”


A walk through time Folegandros captures the heart of anyone who sets foot here. Possibly the most special thing about this island is the sense of community it fosters. Everyone who visits becomes part of the island’s fabric, with locals invariably welcoming any passersby with open arms and treating them as though they’re- long-lost relatives. Walking around the island with breathtaking


its cliff views and


winding, cobbled paths, it’s easy to get lost in the beauty of Folegandros and its architecture. Every building has its own story, reflecting the island’s rich history and culture. One such attraction is the Kastro


(Venetian-era castle), an impressive structure erected on the edge of a sheer cliff around 650 feet above the sea. It is believed that this mediaeval structure was built by the Venetian admiral Marco Sanudo in the 13th century and served to protect the small town of Chora from pirate attacks. Inside the castle walls you can find the so-called monospita, small stone cells around 30ft x 10ft


in size, designed to house families seeking refuge from pillaging. Another unique structure on


Folegandros is the lemonospito, or lemon house. Tese round or square buildings are constructed around lemon trees to shield them from the island’s strong winds. A stroll around Folegandros is a


journey through time, with each building revealing part of the island’s cultural heritage. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a first- time visitor, Folegandros is sure to leave you awestruck with its natural beauty and history.


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