1 Palia Strata — The Old Path
The northern crossing of the island along the ridge connecting Chora to Aegiali — the longest hiking route on Amorgos.
The northern crossing of the island along the ridge connecting Chora to Aegiali — the longest hiking route on Amorgos.
1A Chora — Profitis Ilias — Xenodochio
The old schoolchildren's path from Aegiali, climbing the bare, rocky slopes of Profitis Ilias.
The old schoolchildren's path from Aegiali, climbing the bare, rocky slopes of Profitis Ilias.
2 Fotodotis — Katapola to Chora
The historic monks' path linking the port of Katapola to Chora, past old fountains and an ancient chapel.
The historic monks' path linking the port of Katapola to Chora, past old fountains and an ancient chapel.
2A Chora — Katapola (Rachidi)
A short link path between Chora and the port of Katapola, past a double chapel and an old fountain.
A short link path between Chora and the port of Katapola, past a double chapel and an old fountain.
3 Itonia — Crossing western Amorgos
A long crossing of the western island, from Minoa to Katapola, past coves, an ancient necropolis, and acropolis ruins.
A long crossing of the western island, from Minoa to Katapola, past coves, an ancient necropolis, and acropolis ruins.
3A Agia Triada Tower — Kolofana
Extension of the western crossing, between the ancient Hellenistic tower of Agia Triada and the village of Kolofana.
Extension of the western crossing, between the ancient Hellenistic tower of Agia Triada and the village of Kolofana.
4 Melania — The Aegiali loop
A loop linking the villages of Aegiali, Lagkada, Stroumbos and Tholaria with the nearest points of historical interest.
A loop linking the villages of Aegiali, Lagkada, Stroumbos and Tholaria with the nearest points of historical interest.
4A Tholaria — Vigla / Mikri Vlychada
A short route from Tholaria leading either to a hidden pebble beach or to the barely visible remains of ancient Aegiali.
A short route from Tholaria leading either to a hidden pebble beach or to the barely visible remains of ancient Aegiali.
4B Fokiotrypa — Levrosos, Psili Ammos and Chochlakas beaches
A short, flat coastal walk along the north of Aegiali bay, between gardens and wild, exotic-looking beaches.
A short, flat coastal walk along the north of Aegiali bay, between gardens and wild, exotic-looking beaches.
5 Pan — The Theologos Loop
A real mountain hike starting from Lagkada, up to the plateau of the Agios Ioannis Theologos monastery.
A real mountain hike starting from Lagkada, up to the plateau of the Agios Ioannis Theologos monastery.
5A Theologos — Stavros
A striking traverse high above the sea, to the last place of pilgrimage in the island's highlands.
A striking traverse high above the sea, to the last place of pilgrimage in the island's highlands.
6 Valsamitis — The Katapola loop
A loop from Katapola to the Agios Georgios Valsamitis monastery, an ancient sanctuary with a spring oracle, via the site of Minoa.
A loop from Katapola to the Agios Georgios Valsamitis monastery, an ancient sanctuary with a spring oracle, via the site of Minoa.
7 Evangelistria — The Xylokeratidi loop
A coastal loop north of Katapola leading to a rare Byzantine chapel, with sweeping views over the bay.
A coastal loop north of Katapola leading to a rare Byzantine chapel, with sweeping views over the bay.
7A Nera — Profitis Ilias Lighthouse
A short coastal spur from Nera to the historic lighthouse on the northern headland of Katapola bay.
A short coastal spur from Nera to the historic lighthouse on the northern headland of Katapola bay.
8 Markos Gavras — Tower at Richti
A long traverse of the island's northern slopes, past cave chapels, an ancient tower and views of Nikouria islet.
A long traverse of the island's northern slopes, past cave chapels, an ancient tower and views of Nikouria islet.
9 Machos — The windmills of Lagkada
A demanding loop from Lagkada up to the Machos ridge and its windmills, the highest in the Cyclades.
A demanding loop from Lagkada up to the Machos ridge and its windmills, the highest in the Cyclades.