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Amorgos is the island of the movie "The Big Blue". Located at the east end of the Cycladic archipelagos its rugged mountains raise savagely from the sea. Most parts of the coast are unrelentingly steep but take a softer line on the central western side around the area of Katapola.

Approaching the island on a ferry boat is an impressive experience. Although connections have improved during the previous years Amorgos lies still "off the beaten tracks". There are daily connections with the island of Naxos and at least 2-3 times per week with the main land port of Piraeus.

The island covers about 121 sqkm and has 112 km of coastline. Amorgos has approx. 1850 permanent residents according the latest census. The terrain in Amorgos is mountainous with small plains around the two ports of the island: Aegiali and Katapola. (not all ferries dock in both !!).

The island's morphology separates Amorgos in three parts. North of the Profitis Ilias (about 700 meters high), the central part around Chora and the port Katapola and in the southwest the region of Kato Meria. The highest mountain is the Krikelos in the north east with 823 meters. The coast on the east side of the island  is sheer and rough. The climate in Amorgos is dry with mild winters and cool summers due to the winds of the Aegean Sea.

Most famous site on Amorgos is the Monastery of Panagia Chozoviotissa, 3 kilometers east of Chora, built in a cavity of the steep rocky slope of the Profitis Ilias mountain facing the sea. Om the 21st of November is the big celebration for the Panagia.

Springtime in Amorgos is an unforgettable experience. During the days before Easter houses are painted and the roads of the villages cleaned. On Good Friday night Christ's Epitaph is carried through the roads of the villages. On Saturday the Resurrection of Christ is celebrated with bells ringing and fireworks. On Sunday of Easter the icon of the Virgin Mary Chozoviotissa is carried all the way from the monastery through all villages. The Holy service in the afternoon is called "Esperinos tis Agapis" and is followed by traditional team games which take place in the churchyard.

Autumn is a quiet period after the busy month of August. It is the time of agricultural works and the production of wine and raki (similar to the Italian grappa).

Amorgos is famous for the "rakomelo", a drink made from raki and honey, or the "psimeni raki" with honey and herbs. The "patato" is a traditional dish with lamb and potatoes.

Amorgos is one of the most beautiful and impressive islands in the Cyclades. The traditional lifestyle, the hospitality of the locals, the rough and rocky landscape combined with the magnificent Aegean sea - a unique experience! Hotels, apartments and rooms are available on the island of Amorgos.