Amorgos is a romantic destination mostly suitable for quiet and relaxed vacation without meaning there is no night life in the island. Amorgos is a mountainous island with amazing routes. Rocky coves with clear waters, beautiful traditional villages, and especially a visit to its monastery will charm all visitors. The island of “Big Blue”, will delight anyone looking for a quiet and authentic atmosphere, off the beaten track.
How to reach Amorgos
The island is connected to Athens, Piraeus port on the mainland with ferry connections to the islands of Crete, Naxos, Syros, Paros, Koufonissi, Schinoussa, Donoussa and Astypalea. Ferries come in both ports of Amorgos Katapola and Aegiali. The trip from the port of Piraeus to one of these ports will last 7.5 hours. From Naxos to Amorgos: The ferry from Naxos to Amorgos – one or two daily connections – lasts 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
Top attractions:
- The deep blue of the sea at Agia Anna
- The Monastery of the Chozoviotissa, nestled in the cliffs, overlooking the sea, according to the tradition it was founded by monks of Palestine, dedicated to the Virgin and containing beautiful icons.
- Chora the capital of the island, at 300m above sea level with its white houses, narrow streets, its windmills, and its Venetian Kastron, built in 1260.
- The Aegiali Bay and its beautiful all white villages of Potamos, Langada and Tholaria.
- Small islands Anydro, Kynouro and Nikouria.
