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Amorgos, Greece

Amorgos is the easternmost island of the Cyclades island group and the nearest island to the neighboring Dodecanese island group in Greece. 346 square kilometres and at the 2021 census had a population of 1,961.

Type CityPopulation 1,961

Why go

  • Greek island of the Cyclades in the Aegean.

History

Amorgos is the easternmost island of the Cyclades island group and the nearest island to the neighboring Dodecanese island group in Greece. Along with 16 neighbouring islets, the largest of which is Nikouria Island, it comprises the municipality of Amorgos, which has a land area of 126.346 square kilometres and at the 2021 census had a population of 1,961.

Getting there by ferry

Port of Katapola
Ferry terminal · 4.2 km from the centre
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Amorgos - Amorgos (Aegiale)
Ferry route
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Astypalaia - Amorgos (Aegiale) - Donousa - Naxos
Ferry route · Blue Star Ferries
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Amorgos - Koufonisi
Ferry route
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Amorgos (Aegiale) - Donousa
Ferry route
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Amorgos (Aegiale) - Astypalaia
Ferry route · Blue Star Ferries
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Donousa - Koufonisi
Ferry route
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Naxos - Irakleia - Schoinousa - Koufonisi - Amorgos - Amorgos (Aegiale)
Ferry route · ANEK Lines
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Amorgos - Levitha
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Amorgos, Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Port of Katapola, 4.2 km); routes include Amorgos - Amorgos (Aegiale), Astypalaia - Amorgos (Aegiale) - Donousa - Naxos, Amorgos - Koufonisi.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Amorgos, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.