Location : In the Southeast Cyclades, east of Naxos and Ios , and southeast of Santorini .
Identity card : Amorgos , longitudinal in shape, has an area of 134 km², a coastal perimeter of 112 km, and a population of approximately 2500 inhabitants. It stretches in length, from East to West for around thirty km while its width varies between 3km and 9.5 km.
County town: Chora . It has two ports: Katapola and Aegiali . Please note that not all boats serve Aegiali !
Characteristics : Long and narrow, crossed by a mountain range, Amorgos is the easternmost island of the Cyclades .A link between the Cyclades and the Dodecanese , it is peaceful, wild, and still spared by the great tourist flows. As a result, there is very little quality accommodation and overall the hotel supply still remains quite limited . A paradise for walkers and nature lovers , it is arid and windy, its relief is accentuated and dotted with small churches and beautiful villages with typically Cycladic architecture. The south-east coast is very steep with beautiful cliffs in red and orange tones while the north-east coast is indented by beautiful bays well protected from the winds. The south of the island is characterized by numerous peaks over 300m high.
It is divided into three centers bringing together several villages: Aegiali in the North with the villages of Langada , Tholaria , Potamos , Ormos Eghialis ), Chora and Katapola in the center and the ” Kato Meria ” in the South (the “lower countries”) .
During ancient times, the prosperity of Amorgos was due to the strategic position of its port of Katapola , whose harbor was known to be safe, and to numerous anchorages in other bays mainly on the northern coast. During prehistoric times, in the 3rd century BC, the island of Amorgos was one of the most important centers of Cycladic civilization.
According to mythology, the King of Crete, Minos, ruled over Amorgos , which is why many traces of Minoan civilization have been found on the island.There are two archaeological sites: Minoa and Arkesini .
Since the filming of Luc Besson’s film “Le Grand Bleu” in 1987, the island of Amorgos has become a popular destination for the French. Don’t forget to visit the cove of Liveros , where you will see the wreck where Enzo made his first dive, and which transformed Amorgos into the island of the “Big Blue”.
Strong points : A multifaceted island, still authentic and preserved, Amorgos charms visitors with its beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters and its numerous calm coves, its picturesque villages, its magnificent landscapes. It allows you to combine hiking, the pleasure of sightseeing, discovery of nature, the joys of the beach and ‘lazing around’ in a still traditional atmosphere. In addition, the inhabitants of the island are very kind and have managed to keep the traditions of Greek hospitality.
Activities and Excursions :
To help you find your way around the island, we have indicated in ORANGE the places where you can stay.
