Cyclades
Amorgos
Remote, dramatic, and the setting for The Big Blue — a pilgrimage for divers and dreamers.
Getting around
Scooter friendly
Cost
€€€
In peak season
Quiet
Best months
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
From Athens
9h ferry
In pictures
Amorgos
Amorgos is the easternmost Cyclades island and one of the most dramatically beautiful — long, thin, and mountainous with near-vertical cliffs dropping to deep blue water. The Hozoviotissa monastery, built into a cliff face 300m above the sea, is one of the most extraordinary sights in Greece. Luc Besson filmed The Big Blue here, which made it a cult destination for divers and free-divers.
How it scores
- Beaches
- Nightlife
- Food
- Culture
- Nature
- Family
- Accessibility
- Value for money
The catch
Long journey from Athens and limited transport once you arrive. The landscape is dramatic but not beach-paradise beautiful.
Hidden gem
Swim out from Agia Anna beach (also Big Blue territory) at dawn — the cliffs above the monastery glow pink.
Where it sits
Cyclades, Greece
Amorgos — frequently asked
- When is the best time to visit Amorgos? +
- The best months to visit Amorgos are May to October. It's calm and uncrowded most of the year, so even peak season is workable.
- How do you get to Amorgos from Athens? +
- Amorgos has no airport — you'll need to take a ferry from Piraeus or Rafina, which takes about 9 hours. Some travellers fly to a nearby island and ferry across.
- Is Amorgos good for couples? +
- Amorgos is a charming pick for couples, especially shoulder season.
- Is Amorgos good for families with kids? +
- Amorgos is not the easiest island for families with young kids.
- Is Amorgos expensive? +
- Amorgos is affordable by Greek-island standards.
- Do you need a car on Amorgos? +
- A scooter or ATV is the easiest way to get around Amorgos. Buses cover the main routes but a scooter unlocks the quiet beaches.
- What's the catch with Amorgos? +
- Long journey from Athens and limited transport once you arrive. The landscape is dramatic but not beach-paradise beautiful.