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The theatre of Euripides

A beautiful open-air theatre located at the hill of Patris, which hosts many cultural events every summer. It is dedicated to Euripides.

More historic churches

Panagia Eleytherotria (it’s related to the Greek Liberation in WWII) and Agios Dimitrios (it houses the tomb of Georgios Karaiskakis, one of the most prominent heroes of the Greek Revolution, as well as works of significant Greek artists).

The monastery of Faneromeni

Located amidst a pine forest at the eastern part of the island, this historic monastery played a substantial role during the Greek Revolution. It attracts many visitors and features important icons, frescoes and relics.

Ancient sights

Visit the tomb of Salaminian Fighters,the remains of the acropolis,the ancient port and other interesting sites of archaelogical interest.

Local and delicious

The island’s specialties include patatato (goat meat with potatoes and red sauce), fava (made of chick peas), xidato (goat meat soup with vinegar), as well as ladotiri, xino and skliro (types of local cheese). As for deserts, you can have xerotigana (fried pastry with honey)and pasteli (sesame bars with honey). Amorgos is famous for the delicious rakomelo (or psimeni raki), aka the well known alcohol drink raki made with cinnamon and honey.

Join the feast

Amorgos’ feasts are a unique experience. There are many religious celebrations throughout the year (the major one at Agia Paraskevi/Kato Meria takes place on July 25-26th), as well as unexpected feasts held in various places on the island. In the summer, you can also participate at the famed feasts of pasteli (the island’s sweet sesame bars) and psimeni (aka rakomelo). Moreover, don’t miss Amorgos’ summer cultural events (film projections, photo exhibitions, etc).

Ancient towns remains

The relics of ancient Egiali (acropolis, tower, etc) are located at the hill of Vigla, near the village of Tholaria. Those of Arkesini (the acropolis and the 4th c tower of Agia Triada – one of the best-preserved rectangular shape Cycladic fortresses) can be found at the area of Kato Meria. Finally, the relics of the ancient city of Minoa with many important findings lay at the region of Katapola.

The village of Asfondylitis

A well preserved deserted rural settlement of historic, architectural and folklore interest, located at the middle of Megali Strata (the old path that connects Egiali with Chora). From here you can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere and also follow the path that leads to the beach of Chalara.