Hiking

Although famous for its incredible beaches, Amorgos’ landscape also includes a number of imposing mountains that make for the best setting for a hike. If you’re a hiking lover and a fitness fanatic, it is your time to shine, as hiking in Amorgos island includes the best hiking trails, that will give you the opportunity to appreciate the Greek landscape from up close. Discover well-preserved paths and cobbled streets of Amorgos and follow the footsteps of the people who have been walking them for millennia. Cross the island from one end to the other, to explore the sights and villages overlooking the Aegean. Especially in the spring, when the place is flooded with the aromas of herbs, every walk on the island is a unique experience.

This island is renowned for its many marked walking trails, from the Monastery of Chozoviotissa to the village of Potamos, or the Stavros Chapel from the village of Langada. Those two hikes are the most well-known on Amorgos island, but there are many more trails for all levels. Some of the most popular walking paths are from Vroutsi to Katapola, from Chora to Katapola and from Agios Georgios Valsamitis to Minoa and Katapola. Even the sage-scented hiking trails are called Blue Paths, because the sea and sky are visible in all directions.