Folegandros is one of the Cyclades’ most rewarding secrets for motor yacht charter, a steep-cliffed island with a clifftop Chora, excellent anchorages and none of the summer crowds of Mykonos or Santorini. Motor yachts reach Folegandros in a comfortable crossing from Ios, Sikinos or Milos, arriving in the main harbour at Karavostasis before anchoring off the sandy beaches of Agali and Agios Nikolaos to the west.
The charter fleet covering Folegandros numbers around 45 motor yachts, spanning 30 to 80 metres and suited to the meltemi-exposed Cycladic conditions. Weekly rates begin around 50,000 euros for a 30-metre and rise to 600,000 euros for a flagship, plus an advance provisioning allowance of 30 percent covering fuel, provisions and berthing.
Folegandros rewards slow exploration. The Chora village, perched 200 metres above the sea on the island’s ridge, is a 30-minute walk from the harbour or a short taxi ride, offering some of the best tavernas in the Cyclades without the queues. The island’s western beaches are accessible only by sea, which makes motor yacht charter the most comfortable way to experience them.
For motor yacht charterers wanting a Cycladic island that delivers on scenery, food and solitude without sacrificing proximity to larger neighbours, Folegandros is the answer.
