Close to the Dodecanese lies the elongated island of Amorgos; mountainous andinfertile, with a coastline that in some places is steep and rocky whilein others it forms quiet, shady bays, this is the furthest east of theall the Cycladic islands.

The white-washed houses of the island's capital, Hora or Amorgos, are builtaround the Venetian Kastro perched on the top of the hill.

The typical Cycladic ecclesiastical style of architecture, with double or "twin" churches, is much in evidence here.

On a rocky promontory to the north-east of the Hora is the Byzantine monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, one of the most important monuments of its kind.
 
 
 

InKatapola nowdays the island's chief port, is the interesting church ofPanagia Katapoliani, built on the site of the Sanctuary of Apollo.

Theisland's second port, the picturesque village of Egiali (which actually consists of three little hamlets of spotless white island-style houses)is renowed for its fantastic sandy beaches. It is in fact easier to approach the village of Arkessini, built near the site of the ancient town withthe same name.
There are very few hotels or rooms to let on the island. However, despite thelimited facilities available for the visitor, more and more tourists arecoming to enjoy the wonderful beaches and the island's own special beauty.