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Folegandros Island
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port of arrival is Karavostasis and unfortunately
its name is more inspiring than the place itself.
However, after undertaking a short bus journey,
you alight in the cliff-top village of Hora, a
completely different world.
It is no
exaggeration to describe Hora as one of the most beautiful,
traditional villages of its kind. From the delightful shaded
square outside the main gate, narrow alleyways lead to the
inner precinct, an extraordinary square, borded on three sides
by the backs of houses, the fourth a cavernous drop 700 feet
to the sea with views that almost match famous Santorini. Hora
is peaceful and quite up-market with tavernas and cafes to
match. A road
stretches northwards from Hora, hugging the cliff-top and
offering more breathtaking views before descending sharply to
Vathi Bay where you can relax on a lovely, sandy beach.
 History:
The southernmost island of the Western Cyclades. lt lies
between Sikinos and Milos. The mariners call it Poucandros. lt
is an island full of mountains and sheer shores. It is
separated in two parts by the gulfs Porto Vathy and Plaka.
The
Mythology reports that the island was colonized by the Cretans
with Folegandros, the leader, son of Minos. ln 425 the
unification of the island with the Athenian alliance. The
Romans are included to the conquerors of the island, which
they used as a place of exile. It had been a part of the Duchy
of Naxos for 400 years (1207-1607). Then the occupation by the
Turks came until the Revolution in 1821.
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>> Cyclades Islands : Amorgos, Anafi,
Andros, Antiparos,
Delos, Folegandros,
Ios, Kea,
Kimolos, Kithnos,
Koufonisia, Milos,
Mykonos, Naxos,
Paros, Santorini,
Serifos, Sifnos,
Sikinos, Syros,
Tinos.
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LETO HOTEL
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A first class hotel on the idyllic island of Hydra, Hotel LETO, offers
the full range of services that travellers expect to find in a top
quality hotel.
Attention to detail and the comfort of guests from their greeting at
reception, the cleanliness of their rooms to the standard of the public
areas of the hotel, is our highest priority.
The public areas of Hotel
LETO are all bright and airy with elegant, comfortable furniture. To
the right of reception there is a sitting room with tables and chairs,
intimately grouped, where you can meet with your friends and family
before going out to dinner.
The bar to the left of reception also has a television for friends to
sit together to catch up with the latest news or watch a sporting
event. Large double doors lead from the sitting room to the walled,
patio garden where guests can enjoy the sun with friends or a quiet
read on their own. The dining room is on the ground floor and an
excellent breakfast is served to guests each morning.
The bedrooms at Hotel LETO are all a good size and are furnished with
antique style furniture. Rooms are either standard, superior or
deluxe. All rooms have a dressing table with a stocked
mini-bar,
air-conditioning, fitted hair-dryer and vanity unit in the en-suite
shower or bathroom, TV, direct dial telephone, plenty of built in
wardrobe and drawer space and a personal room safe for
valuables.
We
look forward to welcoming you!
www.letohydra.gr
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