A few words about Amorgos Island
The most easterly of the Cyclades, Amorgos has been one of the
least touristy of the large Aegean islands. This is rapidly changing
as its reputation grows, for Amorgos should be on the itinerary of
any Cycladic island hopper. It is rugged, mountainous, often
battered by choppy seas, and at first sight more intimidating than
many other islands. But once ashore, it turns out to be very
friendly and charmingly unspoilt. The Amorgos experience is
dominated by the island's hilly terrain. Once consequence of this is
that the road system has been very poor, the two main settlements at
each end of the island only recently being connected by a good road
and regular bus. As a result, ferries call at both centers (tickets
agents also use port names in lieu of Amorgos on timetables), and
even the islanders tend to think of their end as separate from the
other half. Katapola, the principal port, lies on the more populous
western half of Amorgos. Tucked into a suitably scenic bay on the
north coast, it is rapidly acquiring all the trappings of a mini
resort (including a patisserie) besides offering the best facilities
on offer on the island. This isn't saying a great deal as shopping
as elsewhere in Amorgos is rather limited. However, you will find
tavernas and a road running the extent of the bay, along with
various establishments providing rooms. The port beach is more for
show than lying on, and a regular taxi boat chugs across the bay to
a much better beach behind the eastern headland. Fanning out behind
to the island's capital at Chora. Frequent buses run between the
Chora and port. Chora is a superb example of a Cycladic white-cubic
town. Still geared to local island life, it has yet to acquire the
bespoiling retinue of boutiques and tourist shops found elsewhere.
The ruined buildings on the outskirts of the town and a skyline
crowned with derelict windmills add greatly to the unspoilt
character of the place. This is enhanced further by delightful small
tree-filled squares and melting ice-cream-style churches that in
turn generate a cosmopolitan touch via the odd artist sketching in
dreamland. The main street winds up the floor of the shallow valley
in which the town lies, arriving at the windy top of the southern
cliffs of the island. Here there is a viewing point and the top of
the staircase that winds down to both the main tourist attraction on
Amorgos: the monastery of Chozoviotissa and the road to the island's
most popular beach, Agia Anna, a tiny pebble affair known for
nudism. To the north looms Monastery of Profitis Ilias which, even
in summer, is usually accompanied by a playful cloud chasing its
tail around the upper slopes. This intimidating spectacle sets the
tone for the island hinterland that is little frequented by tourists
thanks to the paucity of bus services. Egiali, the island's second
port, is smaller but, thanks to a better beach and a hilly skyline
topped with several villages, is more picturesque than Katapola. Set
in a wide sandy bay with an absurdly long quay, it is overlooked by
two hill villages. In past years backpackers have predominated, but
it is cultivating a more up-market image. However, it remains very
quiet and is a destination more likely to appeal to seasoned island
hoppers, but then this sense of friendly solitude is the reason
people come here.
About our website
In our website you can find all the types of accommodation
like : self catering studios, apartments and villas but also hotel
rooms in the best hotels of the island. You can either
book your room online through our secure
servers at the best rates and without any booking fees or check the
listed properties and see their websites.
Through our pages you can also book
your ferry tickets from any port to Amorgos and back, rent your car,
find a detailed map of the island, see
beautiful pictures taken from all over
Amorgos or even see the live webcam. In
case you need help to make your booking don't hesitate to
contact us, we will be happy to help you.
Enjoy your holidays in Amorgos!
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