Whitewashed Houses of Amorgos

Day 1 – Arrival on the island of Amorgos

About 2.5 hours by ferry from Naxos you will find the undiscovered island of Amorgos. There is no airport here so in comparison to other Greek islands it is fairly quiet. Here you will find authentic rural villages and arid landscapes with windmills dotted along the horizon. Upon arrival at the port, your driver will be waiting to take you to your accommodation. Your family-friendly hotel is located on the quiet sandy beach of Aegiali, in the traditional white and blue architectural style typical of the Cyclades. Due to the long and dry summer months and lack of water here the pool is filled with seawater, perfect for a cooling dip.

Day 3 – Free day in Amorgos

With the swimming pool at your accommodation and the beach around the corner, you don’t have to go far today but if you want to stretch your legs, you can climb the stairs from the beach at Aegiali to Langada. You’ll pass olive trees to the Agios Theologos monastery, beautifully situated at the foot of the Mount Krikelos.

The oldest and most impressive monastery on the island is called Moni Hozoviotissis. The white monastery is built against the rockface and dates from the Byzantine period (1088). It is a tough climb up 800 steps so we don’t recommend doing it with small children (under 8 years old). Once you arrive at the monastery (closed between 1pm and 5pm), you will be welcomed by the monks with a cold glass of water and typical Greek sweets. To visit the monastery you are expected to dress conservatively by covering your shoulders and legs.