Day trip to Iraklia
That day I woke up early, got my backpack and went down to the port. At 7 our ferry departed for the Small Cyclades and Naxos.
Island hopping
The geographical location of Amorgos, in combination with an abundance of itineraries from the port of Katapola make it either the starting point or the end of a charming island hopping.
The Monastery
The visit to the Monastery of Panaghia Chozoviotissa is truly one of those experiences you carry with you for the rest of your life.
The big white
This morning was definitely different than usual. After two days of strong pounding from north winds, whose speed reached up to 125 km in places, snow arrived.
Between two muses
The sculptures of a muse and a princess from the Greek mythology welcome the visitor sat the entrance of the port of Katapola. Erato stands on the southwest side of the port and Nausikaa on […]
Beaches
Amorgos is not really famous for its long sandy beaches but for the small coves with sand or pebbles and turquoise waters. In Katapola you will find the beaches Maltezi and Plakes, both accessed by […]
History
In antiquity Amorgos was one of the first places from which the Ionians passed onto the Greek mainland. An important number of artifacts (stone tools, tombs, statues, coins, building remains) clearly indicates that the island […]
Sights
Some of Amorgos’ most important sights are undoubtedly Aghia Triada’s tower in Arkesini and the ruins of ancient Minoa on Moundoulia hill in Katapola.
Favorite Sunrise
Sunrise is my favorite time of the day, so I love to see it as often as I can from Kalogeriko in Chora, a special landmark of unique tranquility and endless horizon.
Favorite dive
My favorite first dive of the day is of course only in Agia Anna. In my opinion, there isn’t a more inspiring moment in the entire day than when I dive into the waters of […]