Piraeus to Folegandros Ferry

Route Overview

The Piraeus to Folegandros ferry connection runs daily (summer), operated by SeaJets and Zante Ferries. Schedules change between seasons — summer brings more departures, while winter timetables are thinner. Compare live schedules and prices for your dates and book your e-ticket online before you travel, especially in July and August.

Arriving in Folegandros

Folegandros is the quiet revelation of the southern Cyclades, an island of bare hills and sheer cliffs just next door to Santorini yet a world apart in spirit. Seasonal daily ferries connect it with Piraeus, while short summer crossings link it with Santorini, making it an easy escape from the crowds. Its Chora is among the most dramatic in Greece, a huddle of whitewashed houses and shaded squares perched right on the edge of a towering cliff. From there a zig-zag path climbs to the church of Panagia, seemingly floating above the Aegean. Inland, Ano Meria preserves traditional farmsteads and a slower rhythm of life, while Katergo, reached only by boat, is among the finest beaches in the Cyclades. Unspoiled and unhurried, Folegandros is the anti-Santorini.

Ferries call at Karavostasis, a small, low-key harbour on the east coast with a pebble beach, a handful of tavernas and rooms scattered around the bay. In season it welcomes daily arrivals from Piraeus along with short summer crossings from Santorini. Facilities are simple, so arrange accommodation and any onward tickets in advance during the busiest weeks of the season.

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