Amorgos Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Greek island in the Cyclades
About Amorgos
Amorgos has two ports, Aegiali and Katapola. At the centre of the island is the village of Hora also spelled Chora (5 km from Katapola, 15km from Aegiali). The south part of the island is called Kato Meria or Arkesini and is less tourist-oriented. Amorgos has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Old tombs were discovered, dating to as early as 3300 BC. From the Early Cycladic Period, there were three major settlements, all on the long north coast of the island, and with each one being settled by different inhabitants. Modern day Arkessini, furthest southwest, was known as Kastri and was settled by the Naxians. Minoa, the ruins of which lie just above the port of Katapola, was settled by the Samians. The third settlement is near the present-day port of Egiali (also with the same name) an
Top Attractions in Amorgos
Explore the best things to see and do in Amorgos:
- ★Archeological Museum
- ★Folklore Museum
- ★Hozoviotissa Monastery
- ★Imagine Greece Retreats
- ★Navagio Olympia
Where to Eat in Amorgos
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴12 Acropolis - 12 ΑΚΡΟΠΟΛΕΙΣ
- 🍴Ilios Cafe
- 🍴Parvas
- 🍴Transistoraki
Where to Stay in Amorgos
- 🏨12 Acropolis
- 🏨Aegialis Hotel
- 🏨Agios Pavlos Studios
- 🏨Kamping Kastanis
- 🏨Lakki Village
- 🏨Minoa Hotel
Amorgos Travel Guide Sections
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