{"id":1013998,"date":"2025-02-20T08:13:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T07:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/story\/gundari-resort-folge-mir-nach-folegandros\/"},"modified":"2025-02-20T08:25:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T07:25:40","slug":"gundari-resort-folge-mir-nach-folegandros","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/story\/gundari-resort-folge-mir-nach-folegandros\/","title":{"rendered":"GUNDARI RESORT: Follow me to Folegandros"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The world may be in turmoil, but on a small island in the Cyclades, you hardly notice it. Daily life here is so calm that Folegandros feels like a symbol of the good old days. With its rugged cliffs, sparse vegetation, and the endless expanse of the Aegean, the connection to the island\u2019s origins is deeply felt. The <em>Gundari Luxury Resort<\/em> blends seamlessly into its intimate, timeless, and natural surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>An Island Away from Mass Tourism<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Folegandros is not overrun by tourists like Santorini or Mykonos. Its picturesque hiking trails, crystal-clear sea, charming old town alleys, and breathtaking views are not excessively showcased on Instagram feeds. The island is simply beautiful\u2014without trying to be. As Erich Fried would say: It is what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/gundari-resort-folegandros\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestylemate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/DJI_0072-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-703653\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>The Rugged Landscape of the \u201cIsland of Iron\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 12-kilometer-long road stretches across the island, offering stunning views of the rugged terrain, earning Folegandros the nickname \u201cisland of iron.\u201d This single main road connects three villages, including Chora, with its whitewashed houses, blue doors, and pink-purple bougainvillea cascading like clouds over the pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/gundari-resort-folegandros\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestylemate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/DJI_0016-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-703637\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Tranquility and Authenticity<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even in peak season, you can always find a spot in the best tavernas, where locals gather to play backgammon and cards, sipping on house wine or a glass of raki with honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/gundari-resort-folegandros\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestylemate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/X2A0181-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-703647\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>A Place for Conscious Travelers<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the island\u2019s effortless charm comes from the fact that it is only accessible by ferry or helicopter. Or maybe it\u2019s the mere 600 inhabitants, whose numbers only slightly increase when visitors arrive. But those who come to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestylemate.com\/?lang=en&amp;s=Folegandros\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Folegandros <\/a>are not just tourists\u2014they become temporary island dwellers. The moment you set foot here, you feel the tranquility and almost meditative atmosphere, inviting you to embrace an unspoiled way of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/gundari-resort-folegandros\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestylemate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/X2A0142-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-703649\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Gundari Resort \u2013 A Sanctuary in Harmony with Nature<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/gundari-resort-folegandros\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestylemate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/DSCF9089-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-703655\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled in the south of the island, <em>Gundari Resort<\/em> seamlessly reflects the mood, colors, and unpretentious elegance of Folegandros, as if it had always been there. The boundaries between the minimalist villas and the surrounding landscape blur effortlessly. This retreat is sculpted by nature itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/gundari-resort-folegandros\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestylemate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/gundari_453-Edit-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-703657\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For its guests, it is an invitation to connect deeply with their surroundings and themselves\u2014whether in infinity pools merging with the horizon, during wellness treatments inspired by ancient Greek rituals, or simply by gazing into the vast distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/gundari-resort-folegandros\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestylemate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/DSCF7038A-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-703661\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And perhaps, in that moment, you\u2019ll realize that this destination should only be shared with the utmost mindfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/hotel\/gundari-resort-folegandros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gundari Resort<\/a> is a member of Lifestylehotels<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world may be in turmoil, but on a small island in the Cyclades, you hardly notice it. Daily life here is so calm that Folegandros feels like a symbol of the good old days. With its rugged cliffs, sparse vegetation, and the endless expanse of the Aegean, the connection to the island\u2019s origins is deeply felt. The Gundari Luxury Resort blends seamlessly into its intimate, timeless, and natural surroundings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1013996,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[3659],"tags":[4802,4363,4975,4009,4330,4976,4010,3739],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>GUNDARI RESORT: Follow me to Folegandros - Lifestylehotels\u2122<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The world may be in turmoil, but on a small island in the Cyclades, you hardly notice it. Daily life here is so calm that Folegandros feels like a symbol of the good old days. 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