Amorgos Island

The beautiful Amorgos Island is located right in the center of the immense Aegean Sea and we can consider it just like the border between the north and the south of the Greek Islands. It belongs to the Cyclades archipelago and is the last frontier of these beautiful islands that everyone dreams of reaching at least once in their life.

An island with a thousand nuances and with many faces due to its continuous changes of landscape which is shown to the west with high mountains that almost magically plunge into the sea with small peninsulas made of stupendous sandy bays, while to the east with steep coasts and heart-pounding views.

A spectacular nature that changes color continuously, an intense blue sea, where you can admire one of the most beautiful night skies full of brilliant stars that can be seen thanks also to the little light pollution, which clashes with the warm colors of the sunsets unforgettable and magical made of bright reds and oranges and then move on to a barren and harsh scenario given its little vegetation. From volcanic origins, its territory is a continuum of sheer rocks that fit together in wonderful bays bathed by transparent and clean waters, impervious and bumpy roads and a wind that blows almost constantly, but which we are sure will give you beautiful moments during your holiday in Greece.

Her extraordinary and unique beauty made director Luc Besson choose her to shoot some scenes of one of the most famous cult films in the world "Le Grand Blue".

There is only one paved road that will take you from north to south through postcard mountain villages to beaches where you can abandon all thoughts and recharge your batteries. Amorgos is certainly the right island for those who want to indulge in moments of absolute relaxation away from mass tourism and enjoy a still intact and wild nature.

The island has an area of one hundred and twenty-one square kilometers and a population of about two thousand people, not counting the numerous cats that seem to have found here a perfect environment to spend their lives.

Its highest peak is Mount Kraukellos which stands out up to eight hundred meters in height, followed by the peak of Profiti Elias which reaches six hundred and ninety-eight, both of which can be reached with a fantastic trekking path where once you reach the top you can admire a to leave you breathless!

The main inhabited centers and where all the conveniences are found are Katapola as well as the main and natural port of Amorgos in the south-eastern part of the island. The town is divided between three different population centres, Rachidi, Xilokratidi and Katapola. Full of life, it is the most popular place for a holiday in Amorgos as it offers everything from classic Cycladic-style houses to small streets that intersect in a labyrinth, places for an elegant aperitif perhaps at sunset when the sun seems to dive into the sea, and more typical restaurants and taverns where you can taste the local delicacies. Its seafront is closed to traffic from eight in the evening until two in the morning, thus allowing you to enjoy a beautiful walk in absolute safety. For a lazy day, Katapola also offers a beach that is certainly not the most beautiful but certainly comfortable. Just up the hill is the ancient city of Minoa where King Minos used to spend his summer holidays.

A visit is also obligatory to the Chora, the capital of the island in the central part of Amorgos with its beautiful buildings and ideal for a young audience given its wonderful clubs where you can stay late and wait for the sun to rise. The third most important locality is Aegiali the second port of Amorgos to the north where you can also find beautiful sandy beaches.

In conclusion, an island with a particular atmosphere where you go only for a relaxing holiday, excellent cuisine and to explore its fantastic and changing territory.

Despite its lack of vegetation, many herbs with therapeutic properties grow in Amorgos.