Lying on the eastern edge of the Cyclades, the unique island of Amorgos amazes tourists with its alternative profile. Amorgos is a mountainous barren island with beautiful colored beaches and charming villages. Its main capital, Hora is built around the Venetian Kastro on top of the hill and at the north-east is the Byzantine monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa. These two monuments are certainly worth a visit. Hora also boasts of typical Cycladic houses, traditional windmills, narrow paved alleys and a central square with lounge nightlife. The typical Cycladic type of architecture was also discovered in settlements and cemeteries, evidence of Amorgos contributing to the development of the Cycladic civilization during the 3rd millennium BC. There are also excavations that reveal inhabitants existed in the 4th millennium BC. At the end of the Cycladic period, Cretans in Greece controlled the island serving them as an important sea trade station in the Aegean Sea. Following the Cretan colonization, Amorgos was a place of exile during the Roman era which was then ruled by the Byzantine Empire. During the years of antiquity, three independent cities emerged: Aegiali on the hill of Vigla, Arkesini on the hill of Kastella and Minoa on the hill of Moundoulia above the settlement of Katapola. All these ancient cities have Archaeological Sites that include important findings and remnants that will permit tourists to better understand the history of the island. Apart from the touristic sites one can visit, Amorgos consists of rocky shores, pristine beaches and beautiful coves that are best explored by renting a boat.

Boat trips in Amorgos will allow you to discover many hidden beaches along the coastline. The two most famous beaches of the island are Agia Anna and Mouros and are best visited by a speedboat or inflatable rib boat considering their small size. With turquoise colors and transparent waters, you will have a great swim, you can even go snorkeling in the caves of Mouros. Nearby you can also visit Hozoviotissa Monastery nested on the steep hills. By renting a catamaran or sailboat you can also visit the pebbly beach of Agios Pavlos which awards you with a great tavern ashore. Chalara beach is one of the quietest and is close to the sandy beach of Aegali which is filled with taverns, bars and cafés. Aegali is also the second port of Amorgos with a large safe bay for all types of yachts to set an anchor. If you are seeking secluded beaches, Psili Ammos, Ammoudi and Paradisia are some great choices.