Island Amorgos is one of the most charming and mystical islands Cyclades, located in the Aegean Sea. Unlike many islands, Amorgos has managed to retain its peaceful and authentic character. That's exactly why many people call him that a hidden gem of the Cyclades.
The island became famous all over the world thanks to the movie „"The Great Blue"“ (Luca Besson, 1988), whose spectacular diving scenes and landscapes depict its untouched nature and crystal clear sea. Amorgos offers a combination stunning natural landscapes, minimalist Cycladic architecture, sun-kissed beaches, mountain trails and traditional villages, which makes it an ideal destination for travelers in search of tranquility, but also for lovers of adventure and nature.
What to see and experience on Amorgos
- Chora (capital) – one of the most beautiful Cycladic villages, with white houses, narrow streets, colorful shutters, a Venetian castle, churches and taverns that exude authentic charm.
- Manastir Panagija Hozoviotisa (11. vek) – impressive white building embedded in a rocky cliff, the symbol of Amorgos and the spiritual heart of the island. It offers a spectacular view of the Aegean.
- Beaches – Muros, Nikouria, Agios Pavlos, Agia Ana, Maltezi i Egiali su samo neke od plaža koje oduševljavaju čistim morem i prirodnim okruženjem. Agia Ana, ispod manastira Hozoviotisa, poznata je iz filma „Veliko plavetnilo“, a do ostrvaca Nikurija i Gramvusa leti saobraćaju brodići. Mnoge plaže su idealne i za nudiste.
- Food and drink – be sure to try it I drink brandy. (traditional drink with honey and spices), local cheese lazy, food potato (goat meat with potatoes) and xerotigan (fried pies).
- Mountaineering – Amorgos is paradise for hikers! The island is criss-crossed by a network of paths that connect villages, archaeological sites and beaches.
- Olupina broda Olimpija – zarđala olupina u zalivu Liveros, kod plaže Kalotaritisa, jedan je od najfotografisanijih prizora ostrva i zaštitni znak filma „Veliko plavetnilo“.
Kako doći na Ostrvo Amorgos ?
Amorgos is an island that captivates with its silence, natural beauty and authentic atmosphere. If you want to get away from crowds and mass tourism, while enjoying memorable landscapes, Amorgos is the right destination for you.
Accommodation, beaches and sights
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Sela i mesta na Amorgosu
Amorgos je dugačko i usko ostrvo, pa je dobro unapred odlučiti gde ćete odsesti. Jug i centar su oko Katapole i Hore, a sever oko Egijalija. Detaljan pregled svih naselja naći ćete u vodiču Sela na Amorgosu.
- Chorus – glavno selo na vrhu ostrva, sa venecijanskim zamkom, trgom Loza i vetrenjačama. Najbliže je manastiru Hozoviotisa.
- Katapola – glavna luka, sa tavernama uz more i ostacima drevne Minoe iznad zaliva. Praktična baza za one bez automobila.
- Egijali – druga luka na severu, sa dugačkom peščanom plažom. Polazna je tačka za najlepše planinarske staze.
- Tolarija i Lagada – planinska sela iznad Egijalija, sa pogledom na zaliv, crkvicama i klisurom Araklos.
- Arkesini i Ksilokeratidi – mirniji jug, sa helenističkom kulom, mikenskim grobnicama i plažom Malteci.
Kada posetiti Amorgos i koliko dana ostati
Najprijatniji period za posetu je kraj maja, jun i septembar. More je toplo, staze nisu prevruće, a smeštaja ima i bez rezervacije mesecima unapred. U julu i avgustu duva jak meltemi, severni vetar koji ume da otkaže brodove i uzburka more na severnim plažama. Zato ostavite dan rezerve pre povratnog leta. Temperature po mesecima pogledajte u tekstu Vreme na Amorgosu.
Za Amorgos planirajte najmanje 3–4 dana, a idealno nedelju. Tako ćete stići da obiđete Horu i manastir, prepešačite bar jednu stazu i odete brodićem na Nikuriju ili Gramvusu. Ako se zadržite duže, podelite boravak između Katapole i Egijalija.
Island Amorgos – History
The history of Amorgos begins many centuries earlier, as evidence indicates that the island has been inhabited since prehistoric times.
Cycladic civilization
Excavations have revealed that organized life existed on Amorgos from the 4th millennium BC, at the end of the Neolithic Age. During the 3rd millennium BC, Amorgos participated in the development of the Cycladic civilization: settlements and cemeteries, as well as twelve fortresses, were discovered. A large number of small works of art (ceramics, metal products, marble idols) found on the island show the cultural progress of the people and indicate that they were in frequent contact with the other Cycladic islands, as well as with Crete. At the end of the Cycladic period, the Cycladic civilization on Amorgos lost its strength due to the growth of Cretan supremacy in the Aegean. Since then, Amorgos became an important maritime trading post for the Cretans who controlled and colonized it.
Island Amorgos – Ancient times
During the Archaic period (7th-6th century BC), Amorgos was colonized by the cities of Ionia, which allowed the island to develop rapidly politically and socially. During the Classical Era (5th-4th century BC), the three cities of Amorgos (Arkesini, Aegialis and Minoa) functioned as a federation, engaged in manufacturing, trade and shipping. Its inhabitants took part in the Persian wars, especially the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC, in which the island used one of its ships. In 478 BC, Amorgos joined the Athenian League. After that, like all the other Cyclades, it lost its autonomy and paid an annual tax to the Athenian state.
In 337 BC, the Macedonians dominated Hellenic affairs: Amorgos became part of their state. Disputes of heirs Alexander the Great they brought Amorgos under the influence of the Hellenistic state of Egypt, the Ptolemies. After the 2nd century BC, Romans have taken control of Amorgos.
Only with the decline of the Roman Empire, the three ancient cities on Amorgos lost their strength and were destroyed, which caused the deterioration of several monuments, such as the Hellenistic tower in Arkesini. It was in those years that Christianity was established on Amorgos and early Christian churches appeared. During the Byzantine period, the village of Hora was formed in the mountain center of Amorgos, in order to protect it from pirate invasions. In the 11th century, the Byzantine emperor Alexius Comnenus founded the famous monastery of Panagia Hozoviotis. .
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Island Amorgos – Venetian times
Godina 1207. bila je važna za istoriju Amorgosa i svih Kiklada. Mletačka porodica Gizi preuzela je kontrolu nad Amorgosom, ali su bili prilično nemoćni da zaštite ostrvo, pa je ono tokom naredna dva veka postalo stalno piratsko utočište. U očaju, mnogi ljudi su napustili svoje domove i otišli na bezbednija mesta poput Krita. Između 1200. i 1579. godine nove ere, ostrvo su okupirali Vizantinci i Mlečani, a zatim, od 1579. do 1821. godine nove ere, Amorgos su okupirali Osmanlije. U to vreme, ostrvo je postalo mala samoupravna demokratija nazvana Amorgoska zajednica, koju je oporezivao sultan.
In recent years
Nakon završetka Grčke revolucije, Amorgos i sva Kikladska ostrva postali su deo grčke države. Godine 1835. formirana je opština Amorgos, najistočnija granica Nove grčke države, i imala je jednu od prvih škola koje su funkcionisale u slobodnoj Grčkoj (organizovanu na inicijativu manastira Hozoviotissa).
Od rimskog doba do 20. veka, Amorgos je bio mesto izgnanstva. Zapravo, tokom perioda grčke hunte (1967-1974), mnogi demokrate koji su se protivili režimu bili su prognani na ostrvo, uključujući i Vardisa Vardinojanisa, kasnije jednog od najmoćnijih biznismena i filantropa u Grčkoj (preminuo 2024. godine).
Česta pitanja o Amorgosu
Da li Amorgos ima aerodrom?
Nema. Najbliži aerodromi su na Naksosu (domaći letovi iz Atine) i na Santoriniju (međunarodni letovi). Odatle se do Amorgosa nastavlja trajektom.
Kako stići sa Naksosa na Amorgos?
Brzim brodom put do Katapole traje nešto više od sat vremena. Konvencionalni trajekti i lokalni brod Express Skopelitis putuju duže jer pristaju i na Malim Kikladima. Red vožnje proverite unapred, jer se menja po sezoni.
Koja luka je bolja, Katapola ili Egijali?
Katapola je bliža Hori, manastiru Hozoviotisa i plažama na jugu, a ima i najviše brodskih linija. Egijali je bolji izbor ako želite dugačku peščanu plažu i planinarenje po severu ostrva.
Da li mi treba automobil na Amorgosu?
Nije neophodan, jer autobusi povezuju luke, Horu i većinu plaža, a sela spajaju obeležene staze. Ipak, automobil ili skuter daje vam slobodu da obiđete udaljene plaže i jug ostrva.
Kada je najbolje vreme za posetu Amorgosu?
Kraj maja, jun i septembar. Tada je more toplo, gužve su manje, a meltemi je slabiji nego u julu i avgustu.
Koliko dana je potrebno za Amorgos?
Najmanje 3–4 dana za glavne znamenitosti, a nedelja ako želite i planinarenje i izlete brodom do Nikurije i Gramvuse.
