Beaches

From North to South end of the island there are all kinds of beaches, sand, pebble or rocky, with crystal waters and stunning underwater. Other easily accessible and other more isolated, accessible primarily by foot following paths or by small boats.

The highlights are:

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Agia Anna

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Small, rocky, non-organized beach with sand, small pebbles and unique beauty. At 3 km distance, located below the monastery of Panagia Chozoviotissa, perched on the steep slope of the Prophiti Ilia hill. Access is by road from Chora or alternatively … Continue reading

Agioi Saranta

Secluded pebble beach near Agia Thekla. You can reach by road from Katapola up the hill Mountoulia (Minoa), then following a road and then walk about 10 minutes path.

Agios Panteleimon

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Small, beautiful rocky beach next to the small chapel Agios Panteleimon. You can go by boat in Maltese, and from there on foot or by following a path that crosses the village Xylokeratidi (about 25 minutes from the center of … Continue reading

Agios Pavlos

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Beautiful beach with crystal clear waters in the north side of the island, close to Aegiali (5 km.), opposite the island of Nikouria. You can reach by car or bus. Also on the beach there are boats on regular basis … Continue reading

Amoudi

Beach with fine pebbles and crystal clear turquoise waters. you can reach it by following the road to Arkesini and after passing the intersection of Mouros will see the sign to Amoudi. After following a path of a 30′ you … Continue reading

Chalara

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A beautiful, secluded beach with pebbles and sand, about 200 m long. Located on the south side of Amorgos under Asfontylitis area. You can access it by road to the area Asfontylitis and then walk on rough rocky trail for … Continue reading

Finikies

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Sandy, secluded beach, near Leukes. Access is by road from Katapola following the road to Minoa.

Fokiotrypa

? small beach without umbrellas, with some cafeterias and taverns just above it. Fokiotrypa is covered with sand and pebbles.

Gramvousa

Small island behind the gulf of Kalotaritissa, with a large beach with fine pebbles and crystal clear deep waters, one of the more beautiful of Amorgos. Access by boat from Kalotaritissa or by boat from Katapola when the weather is … Continue reading

Hohlakas

Small secluded beach with large pebbles. Access is by foot or by boat after the beach Levrossos.  

Kalotaritissa

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Beautiful, sheltered bay with sandy beach and crystal waters in the western part of the island, near the bottom. From the beach you can go by boat to the opposite island of Gramvousa.

Kampi

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Beach with fine pebbles and sand, approximately 200 meters, through a rough path from the beach of Agia Anna. Opposite lies the islet of Big Viokastro

Katakrotiri

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Beautiful sandy beach with clear water, near the port of Katapola. Ideal for families because of easy access and smooth bottom of the sea.

Katapola Beach

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Sandy beach in the center of Katapola gulf, between the settlements Katapola and Xylokeratidi. Ideal for families because of the easy access and smooth bottom of the sea. it gets pretty popular during the summer.  

Kato Kampos

Beach with fine pebbles and sand in the western part of the island. You can go following the way to Kato Meria and at Kolofana village turn right and follow a narrow road about one kilometer lenght.

Levrossos

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One of the nicest beaches of Amorgos, a nudist beach, accessible in 20 minute walk from Aegialis village, or by regular boat crossings. Very beautiful sandy beach in Aegiali bay, 1km distance from the port. You can get there by … Continue reading

Maltezi

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Sandy, organized beach with crystal clear water. The most beautiful beach of Katapola is sheltered from north winds (Meltemia), and is very popular during the summer months. You can go from Katapola with boats every half or every hour or … Continue reading

Mouros

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Like in almost every beach of Amorgos, the waters are crystal clear and the ambience is lovely. On the top there is a restaurant that serves everything. Not organized beach with pebbles and sand, deep clear waters and beautiful caves. … Continue reading

Nikouria

The small uninhabited island with pristine beaches and historic interest (in ancient times was famous for minting), located opposite, just 300 meters from  Agios Paylos beach. It has three beautiful sandy beaches. It is ideal location for snorkelling and fishing. … Continue reading

Ormos

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Organized sandy beach in the center of Aegiali gulf. Large, popular beach and one of the more beautiful of the island. It is decorated with pine trees and there are cafeterias and taverns along the beach.

Paradisia

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Very beautiful, sandy little beach, beneath the church of Aghia Paraskevi with deep clear calm water and usually not crowded. You can go by road to the church of “Agia Paraskevi and then 10 minutes on foot.  

Plakes

Secluded rocky bay with smooth rocks (slates) surrounded by imposing rocky cliffs. Very deep, crystal clear waters. Access from Katapola with the same boats that goes to Maltezi beach. Nudism is allowed, beach is suitable for good swimmers.

Psili Ammos

A small, sandy beach after that of Levrosos, where it can go either by path or by boat.

Sparti

A small beach with pebbles and flat, smooth rocks to the east of the island.  Located near the beach Chalara. Access is by sea or via rough footpath (about two hours) from the Potamos village. The pit depth in the … Continue reading