Holiday in Amorgos

About Amorgos

Amorgos is the easternmost and most mountainous island of the Cyclades — a dramatic rock in the deep blue Aegean Sea, which gained cult status through Luc Besson's film "Le Grand Bleu" (The Big Blue). The scenes of the film, shot in the bay of Agia Anna, made Amorgos a pilgrimage site for divers and free spirits. The Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa is Amorgos' most breathtaking landmark: a snow-white structure that has clung like a swallow's nest to a 300-meter-high vertical cliff above the sea since the 11th century. The ascent of 300 steps rewards visitors with one of the most iconic views in all of Greece and a welcome from the monks with Rakomelo and Loukoumi. The Chora of Amorgos is a nested labyrinth of white alleys, bougainvillea-adorned stairs, and tiny squares — more authentic and quieter than most Cycladic villages. The port of Katapola lies in a sheltered bay and exudes a relaxed fishing flair with taverns right by the water. The island's hiking trails are among the best in Greece: the path from Chora to Agia Anna leads along dramatic cliffs with views over the Aegean. The shipwreck of the Olympia on the northern coast, a rusty cargo ship on the rocks, is a bizarre photo motif and snorkeling spot at the same time.