Folegandros Hiking Map

Scale: 1:15.000
Edition: March 2010

First and foremost, it’s the only existing GIS map of Folegandros, which makes it the only truly accurate and GPS compatible map of the island. At the detailed scale of 1:15,000, shows everything with great clarity, and it is made with data collected 100% through field survey.

The island’s entire coastline is mapped for the first time with a specially equipped and staffed cartographic vessel. This means that you can locate all beaches of the island, down to the tiniest cove! In fact, the special features of every single beach are recorded: whether it is sandy or pebbled, whether it features natural tree shade, water, a beach bar or organized water sports, whether the seabed in front of the beach is sandy or rocky (so that you will know where to anchor).

The entire trail network of Folegandros is shown for the first time, with impeccable accuracy. All trails are measured in kilometers, so you can estimate the duration of your hike. On the back side, the island’s 8 best hikes are presented in detail. These are also distinctly labeled on the map so you can easily locate them.

It indicates the boundaries of NATURA 2000 areas so that you will know which parts of the island are of special environmental interest and beauty – thus you can enjoy traveling through them, but also take care to protect them.• It features a detailed plan of the island’s capital (1:2,000 scale) and indicates hotel sites, so you can easily locate them. Also, the reverse side features an illustrated mini travel guide, with information on the island’s myths and history, geography and natural environment, sights and major attractions.

Map of Folegandros is printed on Polyart material, making it totally waterproof and rip-proof. You can fold it and unfold it a hundred times, fold it in irregular ways, dunk it in the sea or leave it out in the rain. This map is indestructible!