Unique images remain engraved in mind, serenity and the feeling that… katagesai thence up the psychology of a man who has just taken the boat to leave the island.
The Amorgos, the easternmost island of Cyclades, combines beautiful beaches (Egiali, Saint Anne, Mouros etc.) with relaxed pace of life but also the proverbial Cycladic hospitality. The trip to the ship of the line is large enough, but it is worth.
Its name is due to amorgo (linokalami), a therapeutic herb that thrives on the island and has two natural harbors, and Egiali Katapola. The terms of grafontos, who has spent half his life vacation on the island, that is the first offered to stay and the second for fittings.
Egiali
The first picture from Egiali is huge, clean beach, but the Amorgialos, the traditional kafenedaki-mezedopoleio at the entrance of the harbour, with little trelous owners.
The Egiali is at the northern edge of Amorgos and villages Tholarion, Lagada River and is built amphitheatrically in the Gulf port, giving a unique beauty in the region of Aegiali.
We must not miss the beautiful sunset from Paspartou the beach. Also, for Restaurants in Coral. Great fresh fish from the caiques family without… premium. If you find yourself in Amorgos the appropriate time, you may find magiopsaro (Sometimes if eskages August, the fish disappear from the taverns of the island, with the bad language to say that this is due to the vacation of the archbishop, but this year rather not put this issue). Try the rakomela but mainly cooked raki, and even offered to… kiosks.
Perhaps the best place for swimming at the beach in the shade of Aegiali is Que, where you can araxete from early morning with tavlaki until daybreak with cocktails. Caution in porosi the shopkeeper with gardening.
Also within walking distance from Egiali are also beautiful beaches and Levrosos Chochlakas.
Saint Anne
The first of Saint Anne is a unique spectacle, which inspired the Lik Beson to create the film «Big Blue». If you are a cinephile, you will remember the wonderful landscape in principle, while other shots are from Katapola.
The monastery stands Chozoviotissas impressive, sfinomeno over the rocky, and has incredible views. It is the only place on earth that made me think that it would not be bad to my life as a monk.
The beach is virtually unique. Voutas and think to absorb infinity. But it is even better if you get the night with full moon or even full moon. The plankton in water lampirizei as I have not seen anywhere else, giving you the feeling that swim in the stars.
Country
The Country is the capital of Amorgos, built in the center of the island between small hills, invisible from the sea for fear of pirates, which in ancient times was the scourge of the islands. The clouds are so close, you think you travel the island by boat and not them. Designed for walks in the narrow cobbled streets, but also for coffee in the picturesque kafenedaki at the entrance to the city.
As mentioned in travel guides, characteristic of the Country are three towers of different periods. On the northern side of the Country is the Tower of the Hellenistic period. On the south side, near the church of St. George becomes clear the Venetian island's past. The Venetian tower, is one of the most striking monuments of the island. It was built in 13 th century and maintained a fairly good situation. The third tower, known as the Tower of Gavra, a characteristic sample mansion of the 18 th century.
The Katapola is the main port of Amorgos, and this is natural as the Egiali. The synoikismoi Xylokeratidi, Rachidi and Katapola, south below the mountain of Ancient Minoas give to the gulf port of unique beauty.
The underside of the island certainly deserves further exploration. It consists of the villages Kamari, Vroutsi, Kolofana, ARKESINI and synoikismo Rachoula and it certainly should visit the isolated Bay Mouroy near Vroutsi, who is known for its dark sand.
Accommodation in Amorgos:
* Aegialis Hotel & Spa: The most luxurious hotel of Amorgos in Egiali. The prices of the high season rooms start at 140 euros for a double with breakfast (Tel 22850 73393/107).
* Lakki Village: A cluster of studios and rooms with Cycladic architecture, Egiali. Prices for this year's high season start at 85 euros for a double with breakfast (Tel 22850 73253, 73505-6).
* Vigla Hotel: Neoktisto hotel on the hill Tholarion, Egiali. Prices for this year's high season start at 70 euros for a double with breakfast (Tel 22850 73288, 73004-5).
