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| Map of Amorgos |
Amorgos,
the 7th bigger island of the Cyclades(121km2
extension and 1970 inhabitants), with its dramatic mountain scenery and
laidback atmosphere, is attracting visitors in increasing numbers. The island
can get extremely crowded in midsummer, the numbers swollen by film buffs
paying their respects to the film location of Luc Besson's The Big Blue, although fewer venture out to Liveros at the island's western end to see the wreck of the Olympia
which figures so prominently in the film. In general it's a low key, escapist
clientele, happy to have found a relatively large, interesting,
uncommercialized and hospitable island. Families tend to stay around Katapola, while younger tourists prefer Aigiali. This is the island to try rakomelo - a kind of fermented grappa
with honey, herbs and spices, drunk in shots.
Capital of
Amorgos is Hora, located in the center of the island, one of the
better-preserved settlements in the Cyclades,
with a scattering of tourists shops, cafes, taverns and rooms. Dominated by an
upright volcanic rock plug, wrapped with a chapel or two, the 13th century
Venetian fortifications look down on nearly thirty other churches, some domed,
and a line of decapitated windmills beyond.
Beaches
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| Agia Anna |
Agia Anna
The
most famous beach
of Amorgos,
just below the Monastery of Chozoviotissa.
In these turquoise clear crystal waters filmed the French film "The
Big Blue" which made Amorgos
known across the world.
With this wild beautiful landscape, Agia Anna has become the favorite
destination for the island's inhabitants
and visitors. (Five minutes by car from Hora.)
Levrossos
One
of the
most beautiful beaches of Amorgos.
It is traditionally a nudist! You get easily by
passing the path to Tholaria and
following the path that starts just above.
Maltezi
A
beautiful beach near the port of Katapolon, Organized with beach
bar, parasols and sun loungers,. Easily accessible.
Agios Panteleimonas
A sandy beach on the left side
of the port of Katapolon. Accessible by boat which runs
regularly from the port.
Gramvousa
On
the south side of Amorgos lies
this beautiful island with an
equally beautiful sandy beach with crystal clear waters. Access by boat
from the Kalotaritissa.
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Gramvousa
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Mourou
Very
popular beach, near the villages Arkesini and Kamari. There are two
underwater caves on
the right as you descend.
Katapola
The main beach in the central Gulf of Katapolon.
Sandy
beach with trees, ideal for those
who want to escape for a while from the hot summer sun. There are also within walking distance along the beach cafes,
restaurants, snack bars able to satisfy all desires of tourists.
Other Beaches
Ammoudi,
Paradisia, Perivolas, Foinikies, Halara, Nikouria, Agios Pavlos, Psili Ammos,
Megali Glyfada, Mikri Glyfada.
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Sights
Minoa
One
of the
three ancient cities of Amorgos
is located in the Southeast of Mountain Moudoulia over
the settlement of Katapolon.
Katapoliani
Ancient Christian monument of Amorgos built on an
ancient temple attributed to
Pythium Apollo.
The
Tower of Gavras
The 16th century building with Venetian
architecture located in the center of Hora.
The Byzantine Monastery Chozoviotissa
The trademark of Amorgos you absolutely must visit. Located east
of the country, on a rock, 300 meters above the sea. According
to the tradition, the foundation of the monastery is due to a miracle.
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The Byzantine Monastery Chozoviotissa
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Other Sights
The wall with the
warriors, The ruins of the Hellenistic tower, The church
of St. George Valsamitis, The ruins of the Venetian tower, The
Byzantine Churches, The Acropolis
of Aigialis, Vigla.
Transportation
Moat
ferries and catamarans call either to Katapola in the southwest or Aigiali in
the north, while some dock at both.
Katapola
Destinations: Ano Koufonisi(1-2 daily, 40min),
Dhonoussa(3-4 weekly, 1hr30min), Iraklia(1-2 daily, 1hr 50min), Folegandros(6-7
weekly, 2hr 30min), Ios(1 weekly, 5hr) Kos(1 weekly, 5hr) Leros(1 weekly, 3hr),
Milos(0-3 weekly, 3hr 30min), Mykonos(0-3 weekly, 2hr), Naxos(1-2 daily, 3hr),
Paros(3-6 weekly, 4hr), Patmos(0-1 weekly, 2hr), Pireas(1-2 daily, 8hr),
Rhodes(1 weekly, 6-7hr), Schinoussa(5-6 daily, 1hr), Syros(3 weekly, 4-6 hr).
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| Katapola |
Aigiali
Destinations: Ano Koufonisi(4-5 weekly, 30min), Astypalea(4
weekly, 1hr 30min), Dhonoussa(1-2 daily, 50min), Iraklia(1 daily, 2hr),
Naxos(1-2 daily, 3-4hr), Paros(4-5 weekly, 4hr), Pireas(4 weekly, 6hr),
Schinoussa(5-6 weekly, 2hr), Syros(2 weekly, 4-6 hr).
Getting Around
By bus: A bus shuttles between Katapola and Hora, the
island capital. Several times daily it continues to Agia Anna via Hozoviotissas
monastery and 2-7 times weekly(9.45am) out to the south
Amorgos(Kamari,Vroutsi,Arkessini,Kolofana). From Aigiali there is a bus service
up to Langada and Tholaria, the two villages east of and 200m above Aigiali
bay, with 3-8 departures daily up and down(a timetable is posted by the harbor
bus stop).
By boat: There's a boat service from Katapola to the
nearby beaches at Maltezi and Plakes(3€ return) and a daily excursion boat to
the islet of Gramvoussa off the western end of Amorgos(8€ return).
Useful Phone Numbers
Police
Station: 22850 71210 - 22850 73320(Aigiali)
Medical Center: 22850 71207 - 22850 71805(Katapola) - 22850 73222(Aigiali)
Post
Office: 22850 71250
Port
Authorities: 22850
71259
Taxi: 22850 71255(Katapola) - 22850 73570(Aigiali)
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