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Amorgos Travel Guide: Hozoviotissa Monastery and Old Trails
Amorgos: the cliff monastery of Hozoviotissa, Big Blue locations and old footpaths.
By the iLoveGreece editorial team · Last reviewed 2026-11
Quick answer
Amorgos is a long mountainous island famous for the white Hozoviotissa monastery built into a cliff, and for the film The Big Blue. Old stone footpaths link Chora, Aegiali and Katapola.
At a glance
| Topic | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Getting there | Ferries from Piraeus and Naxos (Small Cyclades line) |
| Ideal stay | 4–5 days |
| Car needed? | Useful; buses link main villages |
| Best months | May–October |
What to know
- Modest dress is required in the monastery (shoulders and knees covered).
- Agia Anna beach is below the monastery.
- Katapola and Aegiali are the two ports; check which one your ferry uses.
- The Old Strata path links Chora and Aegiali.
- Ancient Minoa and Arkesini ruins are worth a walk.
- Ferry times change by season and weather; confirm with the operator before you travel.
FAQ
When is Hozoviotissa open?
Usually mornings and some late afternoons; hours change, so check locally.
Which Amorgos port should I use?
Katapola for the south and Chora, Aegiali for the north.
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Updated 2026-11. General planning guidance. Check with operators and local authorities.