Amorgos is one of those untouched Cycladic Islands with white houses, crystal clear water and a peaceful atmosphere: it is no coincidence that Luc Besson chose to shoot “The Big Blue” in Amorgos island. Once only visited by the occasional backpacker, Amorgos has become quite a "trendy" island since the film was released. It is one of the eastern most islands of the Cyclades, located southeast of Naxos, northeast of Ios and north of Anafi. The coastline is 112 kilometers. Amorgos is generally mountainous, rocky and rough, with very few residents and high hills and mountains, the highest are Mt Krikello (826 m) and Mt Saint Elias (648 m). Amorgos has some of the most beautiful villages of the Cyclades islands and a fantastic main town (the Chora), as well as a rare monastery of the 8th century.

The people engaged in agriculture, fisheries and shipping. The few products of Amorgos are cereals, wine, oil, figs and tobacco all excellent especially the tobacco and beans are in demand. Also fine are the dairy products. In recent years, the beauties of Amorgos are attracting more and more Greeks and foreign tourists but yet it has a very special target group of tourists.

Getting there:

The closest airports are on Mykonos, Naxos or Santorini and from there you can get Ferries to Amorgos. The island is also connected with Athens port of Piraeus on the mainland (5-6 hours trip) and has ferry connections with the islands of Crete, Naxos, Syros, Paros, Koufonissi, Schinoussa , Donoussa and Astypalea. During the high season there is also a connection with Mykonos as well as hydrofoils.