With 24 hours left on the island we realised we still had not tried the local pie, Καλασούνα, or kalasouna.  

There are only 2 traditional bakeries on Folegandros, one in the Chora and the other in Ano Merio.

We received our directions from a local and jumped in the car and drove up to Ano Merio, looking out for signs to the bakery as we drove along the narrow road.

We found the bakery before it closed late in the morning. In the simple cabinets the pies were displayed, both savoury and sweet pies and pastries.

The kalasouna pie has a filling of local goats cheese and lightly caramelised onions, delicious, and well worth seeking out the bakery to get a piece... or two. 

Καλασούνα, or Kalasouna, the local cheese pie of Folegandros

While you're in the bakery, pick out some of the local sweet pastries. We picked a couple out, took them back to our room and enjoyed them with a coffee.

Folegandros bakery semolina custard pie

Filo pastry dripping with syrup and filled with nuts from the bakery on Folegandros

In attempt to help you find this hidden gem on Folegandros, here's a few photos of the "signage" out on the road. If you are driving from the Chora towards Ano Merio, this laneway to the bakery will be on your left. The signs are quite small on both sides of the laneway.

The laneway is narrow, and gets narrower round that corner, trust me, I drove up there in our little car and then had to reverse out. Best park on the road, we parked just to the left of the photo below, and walked along the laneway to the bakery. 

Sign to the traditional bakery in Ano Merio on Folegandros

Entrance to the Folegandros bakery at Ano Merio, looking back toward the Chora.

And if you're lucky you may even have a beautiful encounter with this gracious gentleman sitting outside the bakery door. 

Hope you find the bakery, and if you get lost... ask a local for directions!

Cheers

Fiona x