— VISIT ALL THE YEAR AROUND —
AMORGOS 4 SEASONS
Amorgos 4 seasons an ideal place to visit all year round because of its mild climate. The winter is mild, while the spring and the autumn are soft and pleasant and the summer is warm and bright. Amorgos’s stunning natural beauty attracts visitors off-season to discover its mountains, its paths, its crystal clear blue sea, its herbs, its scent… To take part in the traditional life which still exist in daily life and meet the locals…
Springtime
Hike through color-saturated landscape that is full of flowers and herbs and can take advantage of less people, better temperature for activities like walking, having the beach for yourself, meet the locals and experience the village life and traditions…
The nature full of colors and Amorgos hosts a large number of flower and herbs, many of which are endemic…
Enjoy trekking along the blue paths in the colorful landscape with nice temperatures made for walking…
Enjoy the fresh seasonal food in a peaceful environment and discover the production and secrets of the local products…
Celebrations like Easter with the scent from the herbs which are spread out on the steps and the magic light of the marschalls.
Summertime
Enjoy the beautiful beaches, sun, and dive into the big blue. Discover the picturesque villages, the ancient sights, the magnificent sceneries, local cuisine… Go to one of the many summer festivals with traditional food, local music, and dance.
Amorgos is famous for its crystal clear waters. There are many beaches both sand, pebbled and rocky. Some with easy access and also isolated in scenic and pristine places.
Discover the picturesque villages with Cycladic architecture, narrow winding alleys, whitewashed houses, charming squares and a lot of beautiful churches.
Amorgos’s presence in the Prehistoric Times was glorious and still today you can visit this ancient sights, walk historical paths, visit Archaeological Museum…
Taste the local cuisine which fetches is influence from the mountains full of herbs and goats and the surrounding sea, which are combined with the seasons.
Autumntime
Experience agrotourism, this is the time for the grape and olive harvests, raki and wine making, olive oil production… The temperatures are ideal for activities such as hiking, kayaking, biking and the sea is still warm and perfect for all watersports.
Take the chance to be a part of the traditional life, memorable and unique cultural experience, picking grapes or olives, raki and wine making, olive oil production…
Nice temperature for hiking, the island has many paths with special cultural, natural and historical values and you will always have the Aegean sea on the horizon.
The water is still warm so perfect time for watersports like diving, sailing, kayaking, swimming… There are also fewer people so you can have the beach to yourself.
The Monastery of Hozoviotissa is the second oldest in Greece and it’s literally hanging on the cliff. 21th of November is the celebration of the monastery when people are coming from all over to celebrate.
Wintertime
The island returns to its true self. The locals settle back into their habits, to meet in the taverns to enjoy the seasonal food, discuss at the kafenion, celebrate the holidays… The season culminates in the grand Apokreas celebration, the Greek carnival. Wintertime is perfect for hiking in the dramatic and colorful landscape which add a stunning drama to every scene.
The winter is mild and perfect for walking in the dramatic and colorful landscape which add a stunning drama to every scene and the sunset is magical and in all colors you can imagine.
The Greeks eat seasonally and you will get to discover winter food and all the sweets made for the holidays. You must also try a rakomelo, raki heated with cinnamon, clove, and honey.
The locals have finally time to meet up to eat and drink together or at the kafenion to discuss small and big matters or play a game of backgammon.
It’s many celebrations such as Kapetanios where a boy from the village is chosen to Kapetanios and he selects the girl who is his love. Then it’s food, wine and traditional music and dance until the next morning.