Amorgos is in the Cyclades and its nearest big neighbor is Naxos, but other islands including Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Ios, and Astipalea are not too far away either.
Ferries to Amorgos There are regular ferries or faster catamarans to Amorgos from Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Ios, and Astipalea as well as Naxos, Tinos and a few others. There are several sailings a week from the Athens port of Piraeus too, although it will take you several hours to get there. From the port of Rafina there are both regular ferries and faster high-speed ferries.
Flights to Amorgos Amorgos does not have an airport. The best way to get there would be to try to find a cheap flight from Athens or elsewhere to the nearest airports at Naxos, Mykonos, Santorini, or Paros, and take a ferry or catamaran from there.
What to Do on Amorgos Amorgos has never been one of the busiest islands and some guidebooks, like Frommer's Greek Islands guide, don't even list it. But in the past few years more and more people have discovered its charms, which include good beaches, dramatic mountain scenery and consequently some good walks to be had.
Panagia Chosoviotissa on Amorgos The main town on Amorgos, Hora (or Chora), is roughly in the centre of the island, and one walk everyone should make from here is to the stunningly located Monastery of Panagia Chosoviotissa (see photo, left, by Jan Sundstedt). Apart from its setting, the main appeal for Greek visitors is an icon which dates from the 11th-century, when the monastery was founded.
The monastery is still occupied by a few monks, and modest dress is required when visiting. Admission is free but donations are naturally welcomed, and the monastery is open daily in the mornings and again for a couple of hours in the early evening. Check locally for current opening times.
