Blue Sand Boutique Hotel & Suites

Rooms

The 15 double rooms and suites are decked out all in white, some with driftwood sculptures, and all with doors opening onto sea-view balconies or terraces (no twin rooms).

We stayed in a top-floor Superior Seaview Room and it was worth paying a little extra for the space, privacy and beach views (smaller ground-floor rooms open straight onto the restaurant terrace). Our terrace was the perfect spot to relax and take in the golden glow of the hills at sunset.

Beds are super comfy and it’s blissfully quiet at night, with only the waves lapping on the shore. Bathrooms feature showers only, but you get lovely Apivita toiletries. Nespresso machines and beach towels are a nice touch, too.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Minibar/fridge
• WiFi

Eating

Breakfast is a feast: baskets of local breads and pastries, homemade jams and cakes, yoghurts, fruit and cereals, coffee and juice. Oddly enough, you can have boiled eggs, but all other egg styles incur an extra charge. It’s all served up on the restaurant terrace - did we mention the views?

Lazy lunches of pizza and Greek salads are taken on pillow-strewn alcoves shaded by billowing cotton. As the daytrippers shuffle off the beach down below, you get the smug satisfaction of enjoying the last glows of sunset all by yourself.

Evenings meals are as relaxed as the setting - dining under the stars is impossibly romantic. Expect pizzas, pasta dishes and fresh salads. Down in the bay, you’ll find a few rustic characterful family-run tavernas, plus there are plenty of eateries in Chora (a 10-minute drive away). We ate at Chic one night - it was cute as a button, with little wooden tables outside under fairy lights. The hearty Greek food included lots of mezze dipping plates, plus a really good lamb and prune slow-cooked dish.

Features include:

• Minibar/fridge
• Restaurant
• Restaurants nearby

Activities

• Snorkel just below the hotel on beautiful Agali Beach, where the clear blue waters look good enough to drink
  
• Take your pick of the beaches dotted along the coast - our favourite was Agios Nikolaos Beach (a 15-minute walk or 5-minute boat taxi). It’s an absolute stunner, with olive trees for shade, a pretty white church and a laid-back taverna for lazy lunches
  
• Discover hidden coves accessible only by boat - you can set sail from the cove beside the hotel
  
• Hire a moped or quad bike to explore the island. Traffic is almost non-existent
  
• Historic Chora is one of the prettiest towns in Greece, with a pedestrianised centre, bougainvillea-filled squares and welcoming restaurants
  
• Walking trails cover the island, but it’s quite barren and there’s limited shade, so watch the heat and take plenty of water
  

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Hiking
• Sailing
• Snorkelling

Kids

Children are welcome but there are no specific kids facilities or pool at the hotel. Best for older kids who will love snorkelling, and can walk 10-15 mins to more sandy beaches.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Children (4-12 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

A baby cots or extra bed can be added to most rooms. There's a Family Suite which sleeps 4 (a double bed and 2 single sofabeds).

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available, Family Rooms

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Blue Sand overlooks Agali Beach, on the small island of Folegandros. Chora, the little island capital, is a 10-minute drive away.

By Air & Ferry:
There is no airport on Folegandros. Instead, fly into Santorini (30km) then take a ferry / hydrofoil / catamaran to Folegandros (1-3 hours). Alternatively, fly to Athens and take a ferry / hydrofoil from Piraeus (4-8 hours). Ferries are daily during summer; 3 times a week for the rest of the year.

From Folegandros Harbour
The hotel provides complimentary transfers to and from the harbour (a 15-minute drive).

Getting Around
The most popular way to explore the island is by hiring a scooter or quad bike.Public transport is limited. Buses to/from Chora run during the day; an evening out in town requires a taxi (the hotel can arrange).

By Car:
You might want to hire a car to explore the island. There's a car park a 2-minute walk away.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.

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