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Amorgos: the island of the big blue
The back story
About Amorgos: the island of the big blue
Amorgos is for walkers and for anyone who wants the deep blue of the Aegean without the crowds.
The monastery
Hozoviotissa, founded in the 11th century, clings to a sheer cliff above the sea.
The Big Blue
Luc Besson filmed The Big Blue here in the 1980s, and the wreck of the Olympia still lies in the south.
Amorgos is the bluest water you will ever swim in.
Walking
Old paths link Chora, the monastery, Aegiali and the hill villages.
Our advice: stay in Chora or Aegiali, walk early, visit the monastery in the morning, and plan for longer ferry times.
Why it's on our list
- Read before you go
- Who the island suits
- Our honest advice
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Amorgos: the island of the big blue before you go.