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"AMORGOS, STRANGE AND HYPNOTIC " a Amorgos Island Travel Page by Orkaena

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AMORGOS, STRANGE AND HYPNOTIC

by Orkaena - last update: Mar 25, 2006

WHEN SOLITUDE ISN'T A MATTER

Katapola, the main port
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.
View from the ship

ARRIVING

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...

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.
Sailing in a stormy day toward Katapola

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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"
Orkaena's Amorgos Island Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
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Restaurants
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Hotels & Accommodations
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Nightlife
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Off The Beaten Path
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Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
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Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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Orkaena's Amorgos Island Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
PANAGIA HOZOVIOTISSAJune, 2001 6
THE BEACH, A MUSTJune, 2001 2
RANDOM PICS OF THE AMORGOS BEAUTYJune, 2001 6

Comments for Orkaena about Amorgos Island
antonela Sun Dec 28, 2008 19:57 UTC
 I adore Greece, sounds like a magic holiday.
EviP Mon May 26, 2008 11:13 UTC
 excellent travel views!make me want to visit soon!
nickandchris Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:19 UTC
 What a lovely page. Written with passion, you certainlyenjoyed this holiday!
JLBG Fri Mar 7, 2008 07:38 UTC
 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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