| [Amorgos] |  | | Photo Gallery: (click for preview) | | [ Description] | | | Amorgos Island Greece is located in Cyclades of Greek islands, south of Naxos and in the middle of Aegean Sea. |
| Cover area: 123 Km2 , Population: 1.800, Capital City: Hora Amorgos |
The famous unspoilt Cycladic deep-blue Aegean island with its breathtaking view and oblong snake shape too, call out for a mysticism life discovery any tourist who is searching for a special travel experience.
Hora, Lagada (Langada), Tholaria, Aigiali (Aegiali), and Katapola in Amorgos Island are some of the typical traditional Greek and Cycladic villages where any traveler should have the opportunity to meet the unique tourism sightseeing, local down, culture, music and Amorgean Lyre, dances, tastes and beverages, and of course the famous Greek Cycladic hospitality.
The ruins and excavations of ancient Minoa, the remarkable Hozoviotissa monastery plastered to a sheer cliff since 1088 AC and the first high-school built in Greece after winning independence against Turks in 1821 are some of the attractions of the island.
There are many hidden pathways and some agricultural & lodging establishments ideal for walking, alternative and ecotourism holidays.
Furthermore the providential silence is ideal for meditation, yoga and mind therapy and of course the crystal deep-blue waters guarantee you perfect cruises excursions.
Amorgos Hotels, apartments, studios and rent rooms are mostly traditional blue-white buildings absolutely coincided to the picturesque environment.
| | [How to get there] |
Map & location:
Europe/East Mediterranean Europe/Greece/Cyclades islands/ Amorgos Island>
How to get there:
- With a Ferry from Piraeus port (About 9 hours)
- With a Ferry from Naxos port (About 3 hours)
- With a Ferry from Rhodes island
- With air flight to Naxos island’s airport and then ferry to Katapola or Aigiali of Amorgos island
| | [SightSeeing] |
- Hozoviotissa Monastery
- Venetian Castle (In Hora since 1290 AC)
- Ancient city of Minoan
- Arkesini ancient city
- Panagia Katapoliani Christian monument
- Katapola spring
- Agia Triada Holy Trinity church (Lagada)
- Archaeological museum
| | [Beaches - Villages] |
| Beaches: |
Aigiali (Aegiali), Agia Anna, Mourou, Ksilokeratidi, Maltezi, Kaloratisa |
| Villages: |
Chora Amorgos, Aegiali (Aegiali), Katapola, Lagada (Langada), Tholaria, Potamos Aigialis |
| | [Travel Tips / What's hot] |
- Swimming and spending a day in Aegiali.
- Shopping and walking in Hora Amorgos
- Daily cruise round the island with Yacht or motor charter
- Taste the unique traditional foods and beverages in Langada and especially in “PAGALI ecotourism, food & lodging complex”.
- Traditional entertainment and food under the local lyre sounds in Tholaria.
- Youth Clubbing and fun in Katapola
| | [Useful telephones & information ] |
- [Amorgos local authority: +30 22850-74155]
- [Amorgos Police: +30 22850-71210]
- [Amorgos Port authority: +30 22850-71259]
- [Amorgos medical centre: +30 22850-71207]
| | * More info:GREECE NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION (GNTO) : + 30 210-3271300http://www.eot.gr,info@gnto.gr |
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