Agios Georgios Valsamitis

On the road connecting Chora with Katomeria and just 4.5 km from Chora, Agios Georgios Valsamitis was built on top of a hill, over an ancient famous “ydromanteio”. It is one of the most important churches of the island, a … Continue reading

Agios Ioannis Theologos

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In NE Amorgos on the slopes of mountain Krikelos a plateau is formed. The area is known as Theologos from the church that is there dedicated to the Evangelist John. According to tradition, the church was built by a captain … Continue reading

Fotodotis Christos

One of the best preserved monuments of the island is the church of Fotodoti Christ in Chora (behind the High School). It is the third church belonged to the monastery Chozoviotissa and dedicated to Agios Antonios. Around the monastery there … Continue reading

Profitis Elias

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From the 700 meter summit you have a magnificent view over the whole island. In clear weather (not very often) you can see the islands Astypalea, Anafi, Santorani, Ios, Iraklia, Schinoussa, Sifnos, Keros, Koufonisia, Antikeri, Naxos, Antiparos, Makares, Donoussa, and … Continue reading

Stavros

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Every year on September 14 the Holy Cross is celebrated in a chapel near the top of Krikellos. The path of about 7 km, starts from the village Lagada, is quite difficult and one of the most unique in the … Continue reading