"An off-the-beaten-track island" Amorgos by SirRichard

Amorgos Travel Guide: 17 reviews and 36 photos

Another white villages island

Amorgos is not in the main touristic routes of the Cicladic Islands. It's small, windy, it's got mountains and beaches (Paradisi, Agia Anna, Mouron), a beautiful capital (Chora) and an amazing monastery hanging from a rocky cliff...

Location

Here is Amorgos

Amorgos is located in the extreme of the Cicladic Islands group. I went there from Naxos by ferry. In fact, I think you can only get there from Naxos as the ferry doesn't go any further. The ferry operates only within the Cicladic Islands, so Amorgos is a kind of "end of the line"...

Moni Hozoviotissis Monastery

This amazing monastery is literally “hanging” from a huge stone ciff in the east coast of the island. You can get there by bus from the capital and then walk the hundreds of steps to the white building. But is worth the effort, you can visit inside the monastery and the views from the top are gorgeous too...

Last visit to Amorgos: Aug 2002
Intro Updated Jun 12, 2003
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View from the Monastery Favorites (3)

The monastery is located facing the endless sea. When you are up there, it's nice to be seat by a window while you... more travel advice

Hora, a capital on the mountains - Amorgos

Hora, a capital on the mountains Things to Do (1)

Katapola is the harbour where you'll arrive, but the capital of the island is Hora, located up in the mountains, just 10... more travel advice

White walls, blue chairs Local Customs (1)

This colors are a constant reference in the Cyclads, you'll find them in any island, in any little village. more travel advice

Ferries Transportation (1)

There are few ferries to/from Amorgos, and most of them come from Naxos/Paros. So if you come here from Naxos, you... more travel advice

Warnings Or Dangers (1)
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Written Sep 15, 2002

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Comments (9)

mindcrime Jul 15, 2010 at 9:16 AM Report Abuse

I love the view from the monastery's windows too! how come and you have your page here and not under: Prefecture of Cyclades>Amorgos island
dr.firas Dec 17, 2004 at 3:05 AM Report Abuse

Looking to your pages, I feel great I've choused the right destination for my coming Honeymoon, wonderful pages as always dear Joaquin ;-D
deecat Jun 1, 2004 at 2:16 PM Report Abuse

What a view from the top of the monastery. Great photographs and helpful tips. Thanks for such a lovely tour of an "Off the Beaten Track White Island".
was_the_beav Jan 13, 2004 at 9:44 AM Report Abuse

"Off-the-beaten-track " island(those are usually the best places!)...looks beautiful. I especially love your diary...thank you.:-)
tini58de Oct 3, 2003 at 2:55 AM Report Abuse

Amorgos is my absolute favourite of all times - so glad to see, that you visited as well! Thanks for a wonderful page!
Aggeliki Jun 17, 2003 at 3:28 PM Report Abuse

Falling in love with the endless blue... Another nice page!
Ivan_Jimenez May 25, 2003 at 1:49 PM Report Abuse

Joaquin... remember the movie "Le Grand Bleu"? Opening images were shot in Amorgos.. I have wanted to go since... but I haven´t. Yet.
AndyRG Apr 1, 2003 at 4:00 AM Report Abuse

Great monastery, the island of "The Big Blue"... Happy-happy birthday!
Irine_29 Oct 5, 2002 at 3:16 PM Report Abuse

"blue mystagogy" :-)