"AMORGOS, STRANGE AND HYPNOTIC" Top 5 Page for this destination Amorgos Island by Orkaena

Amorgos Island Travel Guide: 73 reviews and 253 photos

Katapola, the main port - Amorgos Island

WHEN SOLITUDE ISN'T A MATTER

I went for first time to Amorgos island in june 2001 with my (ex)wife, her sister and a friend of us. Such a great experience. Amorgos offered us all the hospitality and this strange charme that belongs only to the magic places.
Very calm, romantic, sunny and windy, the locals were so hospitables that for sure I will back to this rocky island.

ARRIVING

View from the ship

From the very first minute and before to step the pier the view from the ship was a sweet promise. I decided to visit Amorgos because Manolis (a very good greek friend of mine) recommended the spot. He told me about the strange ambience (in a good sense) the silence, and the sweet character of the locals.

EVEN BETTER...

Sailing in a stormy day toward Katapola

Four or five hours before to arrive, and sailing toward Katapola, we met a kind guy that is the owner of a bar in Katapola. Giannis offered us his help to find a good accomodation and all the other stuffs that a "rookie" could need in the island for first time. We'd trust him inmediately, because his nice character and hospitality. The facts demonstrated us that it was the right decision.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The romantic ambiance, calm, pure, beautiful
Cons:I'f you're thinking in hectic nightlife... forget it
In a nutshell:Unforgettable piece of the greek character nested in a rock

Last visit to Amorgos Island: Jun 2001
Intro Updated Mar 25, 2006
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Reviews (9)

CHARMING WHITE AND BLUE Favorites (1)

I spent hours and hours admiring the very simple and captivating architecture of the island, with the typical... more travel advice

UNUSUAL PLACE FOR A SCULPTURE Off The Beaten Path (1)

Walking randomly on the north side of the Katapola bay suddenly I saw something strange on the water of the bay. After a... more travel advice

Sailing toward Amorgos... shaking... - Amorgos Island

ONLY BY SHIP Transportation (1)

You can reach Amorgos only by ship, one ship daily from Piraeus on high season, and two weekly frequencies of fast boats... more travel advice

GREEK WAY OF LIFE Nightlife (1)

This is the bar of Giannis, the guy we met on the ship sailing to Katapola. Great guy, great bar, great drinks. We spent... more travel advice

Restaurants (2)
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Things to Do (2)
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Hotels (1)
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antonela Dec 28, 2008 at 11:57 AM

I adore Greece, sounds like a magic holiday.
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EviP May 26, 2008 at 3:13 AM

excellent travel views!make me want to visit soon!
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nickandchris Mar 11, 2008 at 2:19 AM

What a lovely page. Written with passion, you certainlyenjoyed this holiday!
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JLBG Mar 6, 2008 at 11:38 PM

Wow, this Hozoviotissa monastery looks amazing! Kapetan Dimos must be a very good place for a meal ! Another fascinating island of Greece !
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bijo69 Jun 3, 2006 at 1:20 PM

Looks like a beautiful place indeed!
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FruitLover Apr 13, 2006 at 12:44 PM

F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C ! !
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Manyana Mar 30, 2006 at 2:46 PM

such a heaven carlos!!! isn't it? thanks a lot for sharing hermano, irini:^)