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About Amorgos

According to ancient mythology, the King Minos of Crete ruled a second kingdom on Amorgos, whereremains of the ancient Minoan civilization have been found. This island is where the French film maker, LucBesson, shot some scenes of his famous film, The Big Blue.

Amorgos is one of the most picturesque and relaxing islands of Cyclades. The most famous sight is anamazing monastery wedged into a huge rocky side, at a 300m height from the level of the sea, called theMonastery of Hozoviotissa.

Amorgos is also famous for its wonderful beaches, with fine sand and palm trees, surrounded by huge cliffs,where nudismis sometimes practiced. It is also an island ideal for trekking, since it is quite small and hasan impressive wild geography.

Amorgos has two ports, Katapola on the southwestern side and Aegialis on the northeastern side, which you

can reach by ferries from Piraeus or from other islands.

The main town is Chora and it is a pure marvel: situated around the quarter of Kastro, this little village hasan authentic Cycladic architecture with paved streets, white houses, old windmills and an impressive Castleon top of a rock. With its streets giving the feeling of being lost in a labyrinth and a superb paved centralsquare, Chora carries its visitors into a unique place with a magical atmosphere.

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Best Sightseeing in Amorgos

Monastery of HozoviotissaLocation:ChoraThis impressive Monastery was built in the 11th century and it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is the trademark ofAmorgos island. Built entirely on the slopes of a rock, this monastery gives amazing view to the sea. A trekking path

leads to the nice beach of Agia Anna.

Venetian CastleLocation:ChoraThe Venetian Castle on the rock above Chora was built in the Medieval times. Its location is impressive and givesamazing view to the sea. A few old and interesting churches are preserved within the castle walls.

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