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INTRODUCTION
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June 2004 We visited Amorgos in
1996 and decided to go back because we had fond memories of the island. |
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Map of Katapola
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We were met by a number of room owners
when we got off the boat. Most rates are similar; after we checked some
of them we finally opted for the Amorgos pension because of its closeness
to the port and the balcony with the view of the lively port activities.
We paid 25 € at the beginning of June 2004. The rather small rooms
were very well maintained and had airco, TV and fridge. |
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| Links to Amorgos accommodation |
http://www.aegialis.com/accommodation.html |
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The Corner (Katapola) |
Once we tried this place we hardly
can be conveinced to go and risk failures elsewhere. |
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Minos (Katapola) |
The tables in the three covered garden
were fully occupied and the staff and service were very friendly. |
| Mouragio (Katapola) | Opposite the quay. A good place for lunch or dinner with a fair variety of tasty dishes at reasonable prices. |
| Vitzentos (Katapola) | A
cosy place next to the water at the northern end of the waterfront (Xilokeratidi)
with lots of shade most welcome during the hot heat hours of the day. Everything
seemed fine until we tasted the calamares, which had a very suspicious taste.
It's a pity because we had no other complaints. http://www.amorgos-island.gr/english/vitsenzos.htm |
| El Greco (Katapola) | Tearoom and taverna at the same time. We arrived late at 'El Greco' having seen the famous movie "The big blue" - almost entirely recorded on Amorgos in 1988 and shown every night at 20.30 at the taverna "Le grand bleu" at the northern end of the waterfront - Despite our late arrival and though they were preparing to close for the night we got a tasty carbonara served with a lot of care. |
| Kamari (Katapola) |
When disembarking turn
left, at the opposite side of the large square. |
| Corali (Aegiali) |
Take the first junction
on your left to the harbour. For the entrance there are stairs beneath
the higher situated string of tavernas and bars with a large car park. |
| Delfini (Kolofana) |
A simple taverna with
just a few tables. There was not much choice but we followed the suggestions
and had a good meal with wine for only 16,50 € (June 2004). |
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Chora |
A beautiful photogenic village with
narrow streets, archways, little squares. A small kastro at the top of
a rock and some derelict windmills complete the picture. |
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Moni Chozoviotissa |
The top attraction of Amorgos because of its spectacular clinging to a cliff high above the sea. Visitors are expected to dress appropriately and items of clothing are no longer provided at the entrance. We took up the challenge of walking from the Chora to the monastery and back. A bit difficult due to the continuous climbing but certainly not impossible. |
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Ag. Anna |
The beach 2 km downwards offers breathtaking views to the monastery and surroundings. There are some hamlets where you can swim and a busstop. |
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Aegiali
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The road towards Aegiali offers tremendious views. It is the second port of Amorgos and has frequent but fewer boat connections than Katapola. The location is picturesque because of the surrounding mountain villages: Langada-Tholaria-Ano & Kato Potamos. |
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Arkesini |
A small village to the east of the Chora. Along the road you will pass in front of two small monasteries. |
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Ag. Triada |
Ruins with cyclopic walls and some excavations in progress certainly deserve a visit. |
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Liveros Bay |
Here you'll find the shipwreck which you might have read about in the guidebooks. |
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Kolofana Bay |
An enclosed fishing hamlet at the far east of the island. |
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Minoa |
A panoramic route towards Minoa is
the only thing you'll get because the site is being restored. |