Wander Chora's marble lanes and the 13th-century Venetian Kastro as the light turns gold, then climb to Panagia church for the island's finest sunset panorama.
What to expect
You'll enter Chora through the Kastro's original stone archways, past bougainvillea-draped balconies built directly into the medieval fortress walls. The town has no cars, so the squares stay hushed even in high season. The 20-minute climb to Panagia rewards you with a 360-degree view over the caldera-like cliffs and the harbor far below.
Good to know
Chora is a steep 20-minute uphill walk or short taxi/bus ride from Karavostasis port; time your visit for late afternoon and budget 45 minutes to be at Panagia by sunset, well before the last tender.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Folegandros — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.