This 'remote' and 'dramatic' island is said to offer a more authentic experience.
An overlooked gem in the Cyclades You’ve visited the blue domed churches in Santorini, partied in Mykonos and relaxed on a fly and flop holiday to Crete. But while Greece boasts some of the most popular holiday destinations, one of its islands often gets overlooked. Amorgos is the Cyclades easternmost island, and perhaps best known for being where French film Le Grand Bleu was filmed, back in 1988.
Away from the beaches, the Monastery of Hozoviotissa is an 11th century, dazzling white structure wedged into a cliff 300 metres above the sea. It’s a climb to get to, but there’s often a custodian on site, offering you a refreshing glass of psimemi raki and some sweets. It’s worth remembering though, that this is a place of worship and the dress code is pretty strict – so pack extra, modest clothes, if you’ve been to the beach. @elenivasakou Μια πολύ μικρή γεύση από την πανέμορφη Αμοργό..
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