Anchorage· Folegandros· Greece — Cyclades
Katergo Beach & Anchorage (Folegandros)
36° 35.7′ N · 24° 57.0′ E
Folegandros's most beautiful and wildest beach: a pale shingle-and-sand spit under the Katergo headland at the island's south-east tip, with brilliantly clear water and no road. Reach it by boat or a 30-minute hike.
Practical
Position from Grecosailor (36°35'40.4"N 24°57'00.3"E). Sand with weed and rock patches, so set the anchor carefully. Going ashore means a rocky climb and a dirt path to the road (Grecosailor). Shelter is not rated by the guides. The tourism site lists N, NW, W, SW and S as good winds for the beach; it is 1.2 nm south of the harbour. No shade, no water and no food, so bring everything (folegandros.gr). A local caique (Stella Express III, +30 694 555 8820) runs from Karavostasis in about 10 minutes, so it is busy at midday; arrive early or late. Wikipedia notes naturists use it. Georgitsi Cave is on the way from the port.
Best for
The best swim on Folegandros
Season
Settled weather; busy with day boats midday
Nearby
- Katergo Snorkel (Folegandros)Right here
- Georgitsi Cave (Folegandros)0.6 NM away
- Livadi Bay (Folegandros)0.8 NM away
- Vitsentzou Bay (Folegandros)1 NM away
- Karavostasis Harbour (Folegandros)1.2 NM away
- Chochlidia & Vardia Beaches (Karavostasis)1.3 NM away
- Folegandros Boat Taxis & Island Tours1.3 NM away
- Folegandros Port Police1.3 NM away