A gorgeous Greek island that offers stunning sea views along with charming alleys is as beautiful as Santorini but without having a large number of tourists. Located in the Aegean Sea, Amorgos belongs to the Cyclades island group.
The island boasts a mind-blowing natural landscape, minimal Cycladic architecture, mysterious caves, and fabulous beaches. Often known as one of the hidden gems of the Cyclades, the island is untouched by mass tourism. Inhabited since the Early Cycladic Era, as indicated by archaeological finds brought to light in the area, Amorgos has a long cultural history and tradition.
The island’s town, Chora is believed to be one of the most picturesque in the Cyclades. The whitewashed alleys lined with the traditional Cycladic houses and bougainvillea trees in their courtyards makes it look straight out of a dream.
Chora’s streets are filled with local specialities. One can also visit the 13th century castle and the monasteries or relax at a local coffee shop.
Calling it one of the “best holidays”, one of the travellers wrote on TripAdvisor forum: “I spent a week on the island of Amorgos in September 2018. I didn’t know a lot about it until a good friend of mine convinced me to go.
“I fell in love with it. I met some incredible people and had some awesome food, drinks, cocktails, and desserts. I attended some local traditional festivities and became part of a vivid and vibrant community, a beautiful combination of youth and elderly crowds!
“I did a couple of hikes, one early in the morning (just before sunrise) and another one late afternoon time. Just spectacular. I made a promise to myself to return to Amorgos Island as soon as possible! It was the best holiday I had in the past decade.”
Katapola is the main harbour of the island as well as a haven for boats and small cruise ships. Set off on a boat trip from Katapola and explore the island’s sun kissed beaches.
According to its official website, the next popular harbour is Aigail, which is very popular among young people. It said: “Aigiali is the second harbour of Amorgos Island. It is a very popular place among young people as there is a campsite.
“Along its lively waterfront, you will find plenty of cafes and restaurants. Perched on the mountainside beyond Aigiali, there are three picturesque villages: Tholaria, Lagkada, and Potamos. Make a point of visiting them at the end of the day – the sunset view is beautiful.”
However, there is no airport in Amorgos. You will need to reach Athens first and then take a ferry to the island. Alternatively, you can fly to the nearest international airport (Santorini & Mykonos) and then take the ferry to Amorgos.