Unspoiled Amorgos will fascinate you from day one. Cleanse yourself from stress, anxiety and the daily routine on an island where you will always find something interesting and enjoyable to do. Untouched by mass tourism, get in the rhythm and experience moments of relaxation and carefreeness.
Big blue and Panagia Hozoviotissa
These two are the trademark of Amorgos.
Hotels in Amorgos
The panoramic view of the Aegean sea from Panagia Hozoviotissa and Agia Anna beach, starred in the french movie "The Big Blue" of Luc Besson in 1988 and introduced the island to the international audiences.
The visit is a must do both to get to know the monastery and to admire the unique view to the sea. It's definitely a place where the blue you'll see will literally fill your eyes.
Don't miss to visit and swim to the beach of Agia Anna, with the homonymous church which also starred in the film, and is one of the most photographed places on the island.
Chora and the picturesque villages of Amorgos
If you love the white cycladic villages, with beautiful alleys with bougainvilleas and small churches, you'll find plenty in Amorgos.
Chora is a pleasant surprise hidden on the mountains, Katapola is the harbour village and Aegiali is located in a beautiful sandy bay.
Tholaria and Langada stand out for the whitewashed alleys, the cubic houses and the magnificent view to the sea.
In Kato Meria Vroutsis and Arkesini are small rural villages.
Pleasant and peaceful beaches
Crowded and noisy beaches don't fit in Amorgos. Swim in secluded coves and relax as never before.
Agia Anna is undoubtedly the most well known while Agios Pavlos is the most distinctive beach. Swim also at Aegiali, Levrossos, Nikouria, small Nikouria, Maltezi, Mouros and Gramvousa.
See all the beaches of Amorgos or navigate on Google map and find the one that suits you.
Nightlife in Chora
After the sunset, Chora fills with lights and life and gets even more charming and friendly.
Stroll through lighted alleys and small squares and discover special tasty suggestions.
Try patatato, fava and favokeftedes
Don't miss to try the local flavors of the island.
Taste patatato, which is goat meat in the pot with potatoes, fava and favokeftedes are appetizers made with local ingredients, xinomyzithra is a creamy-textured cheese used in the salads instead of feta and tirakia eaten with meze.
Apart from the traditional dishes, you can taste anything made with local ingredients.
Day trips and island hopping with Express Skopelitis
One of the great advantages of Amorgos is that Katapola is the home port of the Small Cyclades Lines which runs routes to the surrounding islands. With Express Skopelitis plan your day trips to Donoussa, Koufonissi, Schinoussa and Iraklia, and your transition to Naxos, Ios and Santorini.