Amorgos Guidebook
Food Scene
Mouragio restaurant is well known for its traditional seafood cuisine. Must plates worth trying include the famous lobster spaghetti and the traditional fish soup or kakavia in Greek. Located in the port town of Katapola, right on the waterfront.
Mouragio Taverna
Mouragio restaurant is well known for its traditional seafood cuisine. Must plates worth trying include the famous lobster spaghetti and the traditional fish soup or kakavia in Greek. Located in the port town of Katapola, right on the waterfront.
Are you craving local desserts? "Kallisto" Patisserie is the place. Located at Chora town, you can find local desserts like "pasteli", "karidopita" but also some other varieties of greek desserts. You must try the amazing Banofee Pie, it's highly recommended.
Καλλιστώ
Are you craving local desserts? "Kallisto" Patisserie is the place. Located at Chora town, you can find local desserts like "pasteli", "karidopita" but also some other varieties of greek desserts. You must try the amazing Banofee Pie, it's highly recommended.
Restaurant Vitsentzos is one of the top restaurants in Amorgos. Located in Xylokeratidi bay, next to the seafront, you can enjoy a quiet, calm evening, enjoying goat "lemonato" or " Gianni's papoutsaki", two of its best dishes, while the sea splashes under your feet. The owner and chef Vitsentzos, with his unique style and intense character will leave you only with good impressions for this place.
Vitsentzos Restaurant
Restaurant Vitsentzos is one of the top restaurants in Amorgos. Located in Xylokeratidi bay, next to the seafront, you can enjoy a quiet, calm evening, enjoying goat "lemonato" or " Gianni's papoutsaki", two of its best dishes, while the sea splashes under your feet. The owner and chef Vitsentzos, with his unique style and intense character will leave you only with good impressions for this place.
One of the best restaurants in Amorgos, in terms of location, and food quality. A newly opened place, located at Xilokeratidi bay. Combines scenic view, tasty traditional dishes with a different cooking approach, great service. Recommended dishes: beetroot (orzo) pasta, pork with honey. Fair prices.
Youkali Amorgos
One of the best restaurants in Amorgos, in terms of location, and food quality. A newly opened place, located at Xilokeratidi bay. Combines scenic view, tasty traditional dishes with a different cooking approach, great service. Recommended dishes: beetroot (orzo) pasta, pork with honey. Fair prices.
After visiting the beaches or the Olympia shipwreck located on the southwest side of Amorgos, it is worthwhile to stay and try the traditional dishes that Pyrgos has to offer. Named after the ruins of an ancient castle that can be found nearby, Pyrgos together with the delicious dishes, offers a unique scenery and tranquility.
Στον Πύργο
After visiting the beaches or the Olympia shipwreck located on the southwest side of Amorgos, it is worthwhile to stay and try the traditional dishes that Pyrgos has to offer. Named after the ruins of an ancient castle that can be found nearby, Pyrgos together with the delicious dishes, offers a unique scenery and tranquility.
Fata Morgana - Amorgos (est. 2022)
Drinks & Nightlife
Moon Bar is one of the places worth visiting in Amorgos. Enjoy the amazing sunset near the waterfront while drinking ouzo or tsipouro together with mezes ( traditional Greek dishes). Relaxed nights, live music mixed with sound waves, making every night remembered with nostalgia.
Moon Bar
Moon Bar is one of the places worth visiting in Amorgos. Enjoy the amazing sunset near the waterfront while drinking ouzo or tsipouro together with mezes ( traditional Greek dishes). Relaxed nights, live music mixed with sound waves, making every night remembered with nostalgia.
If you want to enjoy late nights with some cuban, latin, jazz vibes or perhaps listen to some live music ( check website for live music dates) Jazzmin bar is the perfect spot. Located in Chora, among the traditional white houses. Asking a local villager is always suggested, as they can guide you and they have plenty of good stories to tell. Also its a nice location for taking breakfast, or drinking coffee while playing backgammon and watching the sunset..
Jazzmin
If you want to enjoy late nights with some cuban, latin, jazz vibes or perhaps listen to some live music ( check website for live music dates) Jazzmin bar is the perfect spot. Located in Chora, among the traditional white houses. Asking a local villager is always suggested, as they can guide you and they have plenty of good stories to tell. Also its a nice location for taking breakfast, or drinking coffee while playing backgammon and watching the sunset..
Sightseeing
Shipwreck or in greek "To Navagio" is a boat that was washed ashore in 1979 by a big storm when its captain tried to find a secure shelter and lost control, according to local sources. Since than it attracts many visitors, but also can be seen in the famous movie "Le Grand Blue" directed by Luc Besson. You can get there with a car on a certain point and than by foot for around 100 meters downhill.
Olympia
Eparchiaki Odos Katapolon-Mavris MitisShipwreck or in greek "To Navagio" is a boat that was washed ashore in 1979 by a big storm when its captain tried to find a secure shelter and lost control, according to local sources. Since than it attracts many visitors, but also can be seen in the famous movie "Le Grand Blue" directed by Luc Besson. You can get there with a car on a certain point and than by foot for around 100 meters downhill.
The Ancient city of Minoa was one of the most important centers of human life and activity on the island throughout prehistoric times. A city rumored to have been built by the mythical King Minos and his Cretan architects and which served as his secret escape. The defensive wall from the Geometric period and the 4th century B.C. Gymnasium building can be made out. The foundation of a sanctuary from the Geometric period has been preserved at the peak of the acropolis. Minoa is located in Moundoulia hill, above the port of Katapola.
Ancient Minoa
The Ancient city of Minoa was one of the most important centers of human life and activity on the island throughout prehistoric times. A city rumored to have been built by the mythical King Minos and his Cretan architects and which served as his secret escape. The defensive wall from the Geometric period and the 4th century B.C. Gymnasium building can be made out. The foundation of a sanctuary from the Geometric period has been preserved at the peak of the acropolis. Minoa is located in Moundoulia hill, above the port of Katapola.
Entertainment & Activities
Be ready to dive into the deepest blue waters of the Aegean sea. Amorgos diving center is one of the best places to discover your passion about diving and take your first step towards your diving diploma.You will dive accompanied by a very experienced diving team certifed by PADI, ready to assist you, making this adventure a once in a lifetime experience.
Amorgos Diving Center
Be ready to dive into the deepest blue waters of the Aegean sea. Amorgos diving center is one of the best places to discover your passion about diving and take your first step towards your diving diploma.You will dive accompanied by a very experienced diving team certifed by PADI, ready to assist you, making this adventure a once in a lifetime experience.
The festival of Agia Paraskevi at Kato Meria in Amorgos, is one of the biggest celebrations in the Aegean islands, with 3500 to 4000 visitors every July 25th, when they attend the evening praying and pay tribute to the Saint. (You can just attend the festival.) Afterwards they serve "Amorgiamo Patatato" and " pligouri" , two delicious local dishes, with plenty of wine, beer or "raki psimeni" (local liquor) that is accompanied with local music, dance and plenty of Greek "kefi ".
Church of Agia Paraskevi
The festival of Agia Paraskevi at Kato Meria in Amorgos, is one of the biggest celebrations in the Aegean islands, with 3500 to 4000 visitors every July 25th, when they attend the evening praying and pay tribute to the Saint. (You can just attend the festival.) Afterwards they serve "Amorgiamo Patatato" and " pligouri" , two delicious local dishes, with plenty of wine, beer or "raki psimeni" (local liquor) that is accompanied with local music, dance and plenty of Greek "kefi ".
One of the best tour in Cyclades. Voilier Morgkan was a traditional Greek boat called "trehantiri", which is being reconstructed to a beautiful boat and can host up to 8 passengers including the captain. If you want to discover the secret spots around Amorgos, perhaps sail to Paros or just get an idea how the old sailors' routine was, then this tour is highly recommended. It also offers breakfast or dinner, but that depends on the deal with the captain. you can find more info on the website : www.voilier-morgkan.gr
Voilier Morgkan
One of the best tour in Cyclades. Voilier Morgkan was a traditional Greek boat called "trehantiri", which is being reconstructed to a beautiful boat and can host up to 8 passengers including the captain. If you want to discover the secret spots around Amorgos, perhaps sail to Paros or just get an idea how the old sailors' routine was, then this tour is highly recommended. It also offers breakfast or dinner, but that depends on the deal with the captain. you can find more info on the website : www.voilier-morgkan.gr
For those who are interested to explore the secret beaches around the coast of Amorgos, a good suggestion is renting a motorboat. This company rents daily motor boats in fair prices. Check the website listed for more details.
Thomas Yachting - Rent a boat - Amorgos, Cyclades
For those who are interested to explore the secret beaches around the coast of Amorgos, a good suggestion is renting a motorboat. This company rents daily motor boats in fair prices. Check the website listed for more details.
Getting Around
Convenient car rental place with fair prices located in the port of Katapola. More information: https://etoiledemer.gr/
Etoile de Mer Location de Voitures Rent a Car Ενοικίαση Αυτοκινήτων
Convenient car rental place with fair prices located in the port of Katapola. More information: https://etoiledemer.gr/
Express Skopelitis
A local ferry that connects daily Amorgos with the small Cycladic islands and Naxos. If you want to take an alternative way on getting to Naxos island or perhaps a daily visit to either Koufonisia, Hraklia, Donousa, Sxoinousa, than Express Skopelitis departs every morning at 06:00 AM from the port of Katapola and returns later in the evening. ( check schedule on website )
Katapola
Express Skopelitis
A local ferry that connects daily Amorgos with the small Cycladic islands and Naxos. If you want to take an alternative way on getting to Naxos island or perhaps a daily visit to either Koufonisia, Hraklia, Donousa, Sxoinousa, than Express Skopelitis departs every morning at 06:00 AM from the port of Katapola and returns later in the evening. ( check schedule on website )
Parks & Nature
Agia Anna beach is located on the south- eastern region of Amorgos island. You get amazing views of the Monastery; Emerging yourself into the blue waters and swim out to the sea, than look back into the clifs. Crystal clear waters with plenty of areas to sunbathe; climbing the rocks you can hear the singing of the waves trickling around them. After that long stairs exercise on the Monastery, it's worth cooling yourself down and spending some relaxing moments in those rocks.
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Agia Anna
Agia Anna beach is located on the south- eastern region of Amorgos island. You get amazing views of the Monastery; Emerging yourself into the blue waters and swim out to the sea, than look back into the clifs. Crystal clear waters with plenty of areas to sunbathe; climbing the rocks you can hear the singing of the waves trickling around them. After that long stairs exercise on the Monastery, it's worth cooling yourself down and spending some relaxing moments in those rocks.
One of the most beautiful and clean beaches on Amorgos island. It's located on the south side of Amorgos, close to the Broutsi and Kamari settlements. You can go with a car, scooter or the local bus through the Kato Meria road, than you take the path down to the beach on foot for about 50 meters. If you get hungry after bathing in the sea, you can dine in the local seafood taverna "Mouros" which always has fresh fish provided by the local fish-boats.
Παραλία Μούρου
One of the most beautiful and clean beaches on Amorgos island. It's located on the south side of Amorgos, close to the Broutsi and Kamari settlements. You can go with a car, scooter or the local bus through the Kato Meria road, than you take the path down to the beach on foot for about 50 meters. If you get hungry after bathing in the sea, you can dine in the local seafood taverna "Mouros" which always has fresh fish provided by the local fish-boats.
Amorgos Botanical park its a newly founded park by Amorgian graduate students, whose goal is to protect the Amorgian flora and fauna, but also to promote biological products, like herbs, etc. It's located at Katapola town, almost 100 feet away from the port.
Βοτανικό Πάρκο Αμοργού
Amorgos Botanical park its a newly founded park by Amorgian graduate students, whose goal is to protect the Amorgian flora and fauna, but also to promote biological products, like herbs, etc. It's located at Katapola town, almost 100 feet away from the port.
If you are the type of person that loves hiking in remote places, than this is the place. Taking the old trail called "Milies" (apple trees) from Katapola to Chora, from Chora to Monastery and than from Monastery to Asfondilitis. There are usually signs indicating the starting point of each path. Tip: ask the locals, will be very happy to indicate the direction of the path, plus you might hear an interesting story too.
Asfondilitis
If you are the type of person that loves hiking in remote places, than this is the place. Taking the old trail called "Milies" (apple trees) from Katapola to Chora, from Chora to Monastery and than from Monastery to Asfondilitis. There are usually signs indicating the starting point of each path. Tip: ask the locals, will be very happy to indicate the direction of the path, plus you might hear an interesting story too.
Everything Else
The only gas station in the Katapola port. It's located outside the town on the district called Kastelopetra. In order to get there you have to take the local road Katapola-Tholaria.
EKO
The only gas station in the Katapola port. It's located outside the town on the district called Kastelopetra. In order to get there you have to take the local road Katapola-Tholaria.