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Amorgos Leaflet Amorgos Cyclades Greece Big Blue Amorgos is the very easternmost island of the Cyclades. It is actually a proud piece of land in the middle of the sea, surrounded by crystal blue waters. Amorgos is a unique, authentic place that PHOTOGRAPHS: fascinates visitors by unfolding its eternal secrets. It has breathtaking mountains, wonderful beaches, well- preserved paths, picturesque villages, local tastes, colorful festivals and a history dating back centuries ago; • Semeli Drymoniti all of these make up these special elements guaranteeing an unforgettable trip in place and time. • Lonaïs - Velanidia Foundation for Amorgos 6 Diving into the big blue The unique color of the sea surrounding the im- even the most demanding swimmers. Freestyle pressive beaches invites visitors to dive in and diving in a number of selected sites on the is- discover this parallel world of the seabed. Sandy land can only justify its fame of the fascinating beaches, ideal for families or canoeing, or rocky Big Blue, as it was glorified in the film Big Blue coasts, where the wild landscape will satisfy by Luc Besson. 8 Sightseeing in Nature The hiking paths in Amorgos are a unique mix- the beat. Hikers can cross sites of extraordinary ture of nature and culture, and living proof of beauty, from the wild mountain slopes with a its long history. These paths are well preserved, spectacular view to the Aegean Sea, to the beau- and they are still being used by animals and tiful terrain of the fields, discovering agricultur- people, in fact being a great way for anyone to al monuments, unique plants and a way of life experience the beauty of the island and feel following the flow of the seasons. 10 Tastes of Amorgos Discover the tasty secrets of the island, where local dough strips) offered in celebrations. Fresh and production and local taste transform into unique tasty local products are a point of reference for the recipes. Do not miss “patatato”, the basic element local people and their pride, ready to impress you of all local festivals and pasteli or xerotigana (fried by transmitting an authentic part of the island. A place where tradition 12 is still alive Amorgos remains an island where tradition dat- ditional methods, taste bread baked in a tradi- ing centuries ago still defines everyday life and tional wood- fired oven, listen to stories from the passage of time. The change of seasons, the older storytellers and experience traditional pace of nature and centuries- long adjustment café lifestyle. You can also share a unique ex- of Man to this pace still determine the works perience with the local people at the local fes- and habits of the local people. As you stroll tivals, try the dishes, dance and feel a sense of around, you will see farmers at work using tra- belonging to the island. 14 Traces of the Past From the emblematic old monastery of Hozoviotis- Chora: the monastery dependencies, the churches, sa to the ancient Towers and the humble agricultur- the chapels, all Byzantine heritage; local tradition, al monuments, hiking in Amorgos is going to unveil arts and production at the folk art museum; the ag- thousands of years of history. The archaeological ricultural monuments in the countryside, the foun- sites of the island will familiarize you with the local tains and the primitive walls (htia) are witnesses of monuments and the archaeological collection of the constant, tireless human effort. 16 The villages You can travel back in time, color and history through ers, aromas. Amorgos villages maintain their Aegean the picturesque alleys of Amorgos villages. Bright Sea character; strolling around them is fascinating. and freshly- painted windows, old doors, white- Try the authentic local food in restaurants, cafes and washed walls, traditional Cycladic houses, several bars, buy unique local products and artistic objects bell towers, chapels, windmills, squares, yards, flow- or just wander around the meandering alleys. 18 Amorgos all year round Spring and Autumn You can visit Amorgos during the most beautiful together, the customs and traditions of the Carni- seasons of the year. Experience the impressive val, vine harvest and olive picking. Let yourselves colors of nature in the Spring in Amorgos as well as go with the beautiful colors, the aromas and the agricultural works in Autumn, revealing a rich, au- tastes of the Aegean Sea and create unforgettable thentic, open-hearted world. Let’s celebrate Easter memories of the authentic side of Amorgos. Tholaria Lagada Aegiali Potamos Nikouria ATHENS Ag. Pavlos Andros Samos Pireas Makronissos AMORGOS Kea Giaros Tinos Ikaria ISLAND Fournoi Panagia Mykonos Agathonisi Xylokeratidi Chozoviotissa Syros Arkioi Kithnos Chora Dilos Patmos Farmakonisi Katapola Lipsi Gramvousa Ag. Anna Naxos Serifos Paros Donoussa Leros Sifnos Mavria Kalymnos Vroutsi Pserimos Kolofana Koufonisia Levitha Kinaros Kimolos Schinoussa Kalotaritissa Iraklia Kos Arkesini Mouros Sikinos Ios Astypalaia AMORGOS Symi Milos Nisyros Folegandros Santorini Kounoupi Ofidousa Tilos Anafi Rodos 20 Syrna Alimia Sofrano Chalki Travel Information Karpathos You can reach Amorgos by ship from Piraeus, Paros and Mykonos to serve passengers of their interna- or Naxos on a daily basis. Amorgos is also connected tional airports. The line of Amorgos also serves West- Megisti Ro with the Small Cyclades (Irakleia, Schoinousa, Koufo- ern Cyclades (Folegandros, Milos and Sifnos). Kasos Stroggili nisi and Domousa) as well as with Astypalaia. Over the summer months there is also connection Crete In summer, it also directly connected with Santorini with the Dodecanese (Patmos, Kos and Rhodes). MUNICIPALITY OF AMORGOS Chora, 840 08 Amorgos Τ: 22853 60201, F: 22853 60219 E-mail: [email protected] www.amorgos.gr.
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