AMORGOS: The Island of Deep Blue

Travelling to Authentic Sceneries, Religious Monuments and Excellent Beaches of the ‘50s through Old Cobblestone Paths

Amorgos boasts a nostalgic atmosphere with its whitewashed houses in the labyrinthine alleyways draped in bougainvillea flowers and stunning sunsets.

Amorgos was dominated from various conquerors while its strategic geographical position made the island vulnerable from pirate attacks resulting in the desertion of the island. Maybe this is the reason that when you travel to Amorgos, it feels like it has been untouched from the passage of times. 

An island with a dramatic mountainous morphology, rocky seashores and beautiful coves is rising from the sea in a in an elongated shape reminiscent of a gigantic snake that creates a captivating beauty that will immediately embrace you.

Hora is the charming capital of Amorgos and the protagonist of the show of the island, as it is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages of the Cyclades. When the night falls, Hora is invisible from the sea and transforms into a seducing landscape borrowing the magic of the full moon.

The wild beauty of Amorgos overlooking the deep blue will enchant you in the sounds of the sea accepting her in order to discover the delighted beauty of hers; winding paths, charming chapels, stone windmills, beautiful villages in a place of a rich history. 

It is an island that can be discovered in every single journey, as one of the few places that keep alive the local traditions.

The Best of Amorgos

The Capital of Amorgos

The Settlement of Hora is the capital of Amorgos located on the central part of the island. The medieval settlement has an authentic atmosphere with whitewashed houses and stone windmills amongst the labyrinthine alleys. The central square of Loza is one of the most charming spots of Hora dominated from the Venetian Kastro. The Hora of Amorgos is considered as one of the most beautiful villages of the Cyclades that has been designated as a preserved settlement.

The Archaeological Site of Minoa 

The Archaeological Site of Minoa is one of the three ancient cities of Amorgos located on the hill of Moundoulia above the settlement of Katapola. Archaeological excavations have brought to light the remains of a settlement revealing evidence that the area was constantly populated since the tenth century BC. The most important findings include the remnants of the acropolis along with the traces of the defensive wall from the Geometric period, the building of the Gymnasium, the foundations of a sanctuary and the remains of a Hellenistic temple.

The Bay of Liveros 

The Bay of Liveros is a rocky beach with turquoise waters located on the southwest side of the island. Theshipwreck of Olympia is located at the beach. Liveros is accessible through the bus to Paradisia beach where you should stop there and head back towards the road and take the first turning on your right to Kalotiratissa. After a walk of thirty minutes, you will be thrilled from the wild beauty of the shipwreck.

The Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa 

The Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa is one of the most beautiful religious and historical sites of the Aegean built into the face of a cliff above the beach of Agia Anna. The monastery has a timeless beauty characterized from unique architecture. It was built from Alexius Comnenus during the 11th century. Although accessibility to the monastery might be challenging, the view is really rewarding, as it is one of the best views of the Aegean. The monastery celebrates in honour of the saint on November 21.

The Isles of Nikouria and Gramvousa 

The Isle of Nikouria and the Isle of Gramvousa are two deserted islands located on the north side of the island. The isles are characterized from sceneries of pristine natural beauty. You will be charmed from the turquoise waters of the beaches of Nikouria and Gramvousa. Excursion boats operate from the beach of Agios Pavlos , the bay of Kalotiratissa and the harbour of Katapola to the isles of Nikouria and Gramvousa.

The Village of Asfondylitis 

The Village of Asfondylitis is a monument of the rural architecture of Amorgos located in the middle of Megali Strata, the path that connects Hora with Aegiali. Asfondylitis has rich folklore and historical interest as seen from the deserted stone houses and the paintings on the carved rocks. The church of Agios Nikolaos adds a special touch to the deserted settlement.