Campaign launched to develop hiking tourism on Folegandros

What could be better than a 25-kilometer walk on Folegandros? A 50-kilometer walk on Folegandros! An ambitious effort is under way by the southeastern Aegean island's residents, its municipality, as well as the Network for Sustainable Greek Islands (DAFNI), which aims to use public funds for two very important projects. First is the further development of the island's network of hiking trails and second is the completion of a safe pedestrian walk linking the port with the island's main town, Hora.

Folegandros is perfect for hiking, criss-crossed with trails that lead walkers through rocky yet enchanting landscapes, and past threshing floors, abandoned huts and traditional Cycladic houses. "Today the network of hiking trails totals 25 kilometers. If we succeed in expanding it to 50 kilometers, we can put Folegandros on the map of European hiking trails, as that is the minimum...