THE OTHER ISLANDS
AMORGOS
Uncontaminated and full of long sandy beaches bathed by a crystal clear sea,
Amorgos is only recently appearing on international tourism.
An island with a relaxed atmosphere for those who wish to alternate seaside life with interesting visits to inland villages still rich in tradition; first of all, Chora, the capital, a perfect example of a Cycladic village dating back to the era of Venetian rule.
Absolutely not to be missed, a visit to the Monastery of Panagia Chozoviotissa , built in 1017 and dramatically perched on a rocky wall overlooking the sea; visitors are welcomed by the monks with a taste of refreshing Psimeni raki, the island's typical drink based on grappa and honey. Below the monastery, Agia Anna beach is a must stop to refresh yourself from the arduous climb to the monastery. Another very interesting visit is to the Archaeological Museum, which is housed in the Gavras Tower, built in the 16th century according to the canons of Venetian architecture. Inaugurated in summer 2019, the Folklore Museum tells the daily life of the locals through traditional costumes, work tools, hand looms, typical products and artifacts of the island tradition.
Among the numerous beaches on the island, Mouros stand out for their natural beauty, reachable along a short path that runs along the side of a mountain, Levrossos and Kalotaritissa strong>, whose large and sheltered bay is dotted with small and characteristic fishing boats. Furthermore, with a small boat departing from Agios Pavlos, near Aegialis, you can reach the deserted island of Nikouria, from the long sandy beach which is always little frequented, and from the port of Katapola small boats leave for the beach of Maltezi and the flat rocks of Plakes.
A holiday in Amorgos can be combined with stays on one of the numerous islands nearby.
An island with a relaxed atmosphere for those who wish to alternate seaside life with interesting visits to inland villages still rich in tradition; first of all, Chora, the capital, a perfect example of a Cycladic village dating back to the era of Venetian rule.
Absolutely not to be missed, a visit to the Monastery of Panagia Chozoviotissa , built in 1017 and dramatically perched on a rocky wall overlooking the sea; visitors are welcomed by the monks with a taste of refreshing Psimeni raki, the island's typical drink based on grappa and honey. Below the monastery, Agia Anna beach is a must stop to refresh yourself from the arduous climb to the monastery. Another very interesting visit is to the Archaeological Museum, which is housed in the Gavras Tower, built in the 16th century according to the canons of Venetian architecture. Inaugurated in summer 2019, the Folklore Museum tells the daily life of the locals through traditional costumes, work tools, hand looms, typical products and artifacts of the island tradition.
Among the numerous beaches on the island, Mouros stand out for their natural beauty, reachable along a short path that runs along the side of a mountain, Levrossos and Kalotaritissa strong>, whose large and sheltered bay is dotted with small and characteristic fishing boats. Furthermore, with a small boat departing from Agios Pavlos, near Aegialis, you can reach the deserted island of Nikouria, from the long sandy beach which is always little frequented, and from the port of Katapola small boats leave for the beach of Maltezi and the flat rocks of Plakes.
A holiday in Amorgos can be combined with stays on one of the numerous islands nearby.
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