Amorgos Greece - Amorgos Travel guide

Find out everything about your holidays in Amorgos on our travel guide! Located near Naxos and Ios, on the southern side of the Cyclades archipelago, Amorgos is one of the most beautiful Greek islands. So, it’s not a surprise that it was the setting location of the famous 1988 movie “The big blue”, starring Jean Reno!

Boasting a mindblowing natural landscape, minimal Cycladic architecture, mysterious caves, and fabulous Amorgos beaches, Amorgos island is one of the hidden gems of the Cyclades islands. Untouched by mass tourism, Amorgos Greece is the perfect holidays destination for those who seek privacy and tranquillity, as well for nature lovers! The hiking trails that cross the island are perfect for exploring the nature of Amorgos, while secluded Amorgos beaches are ideal for naturists!

Are you ready to let Amorgos seduce you? Dreaming of visiting Amorgos island? Find out how to get there and some amazing photos!!

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Amorgos Greece is located in the Aegean sea and belongs to the Cyclades islands group. Despite being a quiet island, Amorgos island became popular thanks to Luc Besson’s movie “The big blue”, which was filmed there!

Chora Amorgos, the island’s capital, is one of the most beautiful villages in Amorgos. It is located in the center of the island, insulated by rocky hills and boasts a scenic setting! Wandering in Chora Amorgos, you’ll come across traditional whitewashed houses with colorful shutters, narrow alleys, embellished with flowers, an imposing Venetian Castle, beautiful churches and little taverns. A stroll around Chora Amorgos is a dream!

When the night comes, head to the island’s traditional taverns to have shots of homemade “rakomelo”, a local alcoholic beverage and taste yummy local delicacies, such as “ladotyri” (local cheese), “kserotigana” (fried pies) and “patatato” (goat with potatoes).

The most popular site of the island is Panagia Hozoviotissa, an impressive Amorgos monastery, perched on a rocky cliff above the sea! This 10th-century cliffside monastery boasts a wonderful traditional architecture, while it has a seductive view of the Aegean sea. It’s the perfect spot to watch the sunset from!

And what can we say about Amorgos beaches? They are simply gorgeous, with crystal clear waters and glistening sand. The best Amorgos beaches are Aegialis Amorgos, Amorgos Katapola, Agia Anna beach, and Agios Pavlos beach.

One thing is for sure: Amorgos will blow you away!

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HOW TO GET TO AMORGOS?

The island is only accessible by ferry. There are ferries to Amorgos from Piraeus port in Athens but also from other islands of the Aegean sea. The closest airport to Amorgos is on Naxos island.

BEST THINGS TO DO IN AMORGOS

Discover the best things to see & do in Amorgos! From Amorgos sightseeing to activities and from Amorgos tours to restaurants, we give you the best recommendations for the ultimate Amorgos holidays experience!

Chora, the capital
Chora is the capital town of Amorgos. Located at a high altitude, it distinguishes for the traditional Cycladic style with narrow paved paths and white houses.
Hozoviotissa Monastery
The Monastery of Hozoviotissa is impressively constructed on the slopes of a steep cliff with amazing view to the Aegean Sea. Visitors have to climb few steps to go up there.
Tholaria
The traditional village of Tholaria is located on the northern side. Its location gives great view to the wild landscape of the island and the Aegean Sea.
Agios Pavlos beach
The sandy and lovely beach of Agios Pavlos is a great place to enjoy a day at the sea. It is located on the northern side of the island, on the way to Aegialis.
Levressos
Levressos is a beautiful beach located 1km from the cove of Aegialis, on the northern side of Amorgos. This is a sandy beach with crystalline water
Scuba diving
The crystal water and interesting seabed around Amorgos provides great chances for the development of scuba diving. In fact, scenes from the famous movie "The Big Blue" were shot there.