City break in Amorgos Island. Active leisure ideas for Amorgos Island - attractions, recreation and nightlife

If you enjoy walking, Amorgos is a perfect place for you. Well-groomed footpaths link all the main settlements with historical and cultural attractions, which comprise the island with an invisible web. Most of the local tracks go through picturesque places. The wild beauty of the mountains and green valleys attract people to Amorgos. For example, a route to the mountain Krikellos, which is the highest on the island, lies through amazing landscapes. All tourists want to reach its peak and enjoy magnificent views. You should be prepared to climb the mountain, its height is 821 meters.

You can also go on a real camping trip for several days, sleep in a tent in the open air and explore all the places on Amorgos. However, you don’t have to visit all the attractions on foot. It is easy to rent a car or bicycle. The second one is the best choice if you want to find something cheap and reliable. Mountainbike is a great choice for those who want to conquer mountains. Moreover, there is a great number of bicycle paths on Amorgos.

Be sure to spend some hours on an excursion around the shores of Amorgos. There are amazing views and every person will love picturesque remote bays. Moreover, you can go to one of the nearby Cycladic islands, where you can spend a couple of hours or several days. You can easily find a boat in Katapola and go wherever you want, admiring the endless blue of the Aegean sea. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Some of the locals are engaged in fishing for many centuries. So, if you are a professional fisherman or you want to try your hand at fishing, you should definitely visit Amorgos. The island is an ideal place for this activity. Moreover, you can ask local fishermen to show you the basics of fishing techniques and teach you all the fishing "ins and outs". You can fish from the shore or in the open sea, where you will definitely get an unforgettable experience.

If you want to try diving or you have experienced it before, be sure to visit the local diving centre. You can get an international certificate or undergo advanced training. Moreover, you can rent all the necessary equipment for diving. The most popular diving place on Amorgos is Liveros Bay. The famous sunken ship Olympia lies here. The ship anchored near the beach but didn’t hold and the waves threw it on the rocks. The accident happened in 1980.

In case you don’t want to undergo diving training, try snorkelling. There is crystal clear water, good visibility and the rich underwater world on Amorgos. Moreover, there are not so many tourists and you can easily find a secluded place for swimming. Chalara Bay, Mikri Vlychada, Gramvousa, Kalotaritissa and Agia Anna are almost empty beaches where you will easily swim and explore the rich underwater flora and fauna. If you prefer to stay at a crowded noisy beach with a great number of attractions, visit Aegiali Beach or go to places near Katapola. You can try waterskiing, banana boat riding, yachting, windsurfing and sea kayaking. If you want to enjoy Greek nightlife, go to the port or visit large beaches which turn into open-air dance floors.