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Amorgos has an
area of 128 kmē. Approximately 2000 people live there all
year around. The island is situated east of Naxos and
despite its rising popularity still considered off the
beaten track. It has partly to do with the fact that Amorgos
is not on any of the major ferry routes.
The island is well known for its mountains. It gets quite
windy here. There are a number of pretty decent beaches but
all in all it is more suitable for a hiking holiday.
Amorgos is a rather quiet place, perfect for people that
want to chill out far away from civilization and appreciate
a typical Greek island. Many regulars come here which speaks
for itself. You'll find quite a few northern Europeans that
came here to look for an alternative to the hectic live
style in the city. Many of them stay for months if not
years.
Amorgos has two ports; Katapola and Aigiali. Since it is
almost impossible to go from one to the other it is
important to make up your mind before going there. Katapola
has more ferry connections and better beaches; Agiali is
better as a starting point for hiking trips. Both places
have rooms to rent and nice restaurants.
One of the most popular hikes leads from Agiali to the old
capital Chora in the centre of the island. Chora is a
picturesque and very traditional mountain village with very
little tourism. A must see is the monastery Panagia
Hozoviotissa near Chora.
It is often compared with Meteora on the main island and a
stunning beauty. To enter you need to wear long skirts or
long trowsers. It is open daily from 9-13 and 17-19 o'clock.
You get there by bus. At this stage only a few monks still
live there.
Katapola and Aigiali are connected to Chora by bus. During
summer there are daily ferries to Piraeus (Athens), Naxos
and Santorini. During season there also is a daily ferry to
the so called Small Cyclades; Iraklia, Schinoussa, Ano
Koufounisi and (not every day) Donoussa. The latter is
considered the most beautiful of these islands. Only about
100 people live there.
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