Cyclades Guide - Escale Yachting

A m o r g o s
monastery of Ioannis Theologos, and far north to the chapel of Stavros,
above the old bauxite mine. The route, with a total length of 6.5km, ends at
the highest point of Amorgos (821m) on mount Krikelos or Kroukelos, from
where the view is unimpeded over the entire island and the Aegean Sea. The
area has been included in the Natura 2000 network.
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Katapola - Agios Georgios Valsamitis - Agia Marina - Minoa A route of
exquisite natural beauty, passing the dependency of Agios Georgios
Valsamitis and ending at ancient Minoa, on a hill above the port, where,
according to tradition, Minos built his summer palace. Parts of the city walls,
the stadium, the school and the temple dedicated to Dionysos are preserved
to this day. On the same hill, traces of a settlement show that Amorgos was
already inhabited in 4000 BC. A cemetery of the Early Cycladic period, as well
as a domed Mycaenaean tomb were also found in the area.
Worth visiting
Ideal for trips are the surrounding islets of Gramvousa, Nikouria,
Grambonissi, Petalidi and Psalida, listed as highly-valued landscapes, and full
of good fishing spots.
In Katapola are the magical sandy beaches of Kato Akrotiri, Maltezi, Finikies,
Tyrokomos and Agii Saranta, as well as the rocky beaches of Plakes and
Agios Panteleimon. In northern Amorgos, the beaches of Levrosos, Psili
Ammos, Chochlakas and Agios Pavlos are ideal for swimming.
ONLY IN AMORGOS
The island has a distinct quality and sweetness which causes the visitor to pay
special attention to its stunning natural environment and enjoy its almost
mystical aura. Perhaps this was what the film "Big Blue” wanted to convey,
found just a short distance from Chora, on the beach of Agia Anna with its fine
pebbles and sand.
Let's go to Kea…
Only a stone's throw away!!!
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