One of the most beautiful beaches on Schinousa, with fine golden sand, crystalline waters, sand dunes and a few tamarisk trees. Make sure you bring supplies.
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Lioliou
A small scenic sandy cove, peaceful and perfect to swim and relax. At the nearby area you can find a few shops and a hotel.
Tsigouri
Sandy, with clear blue waters and shady tamarisk trees, this is the only beach on Schinousa that features some amenities. It is also the island’s most popular and the closest one to Chora.
Local and delicious
The island’s specialties include patatato (goat meat with potatoes and red sauce), fava (made of chick peas), xidato (goat meat soup with vinegar), as well as ladotiri, xino and skliro (types of local cheese). As for deserts, you can have xerotigana (fried pastry with honey)and pasteli (sesame bars with honey). Amorgos is famous for the delicious rakomelo (or psimeni raki), aka the well known alcohol drink raki made with cinnamon and honey.
Join the feast
Amorgos’ feasts are a unique experience. There are many religious celebrations throughout the year (the major one at Agia Paraskevi/Kato Meria takes place on July 25-26th), as well as unexpected feasts held in various places on the island. In the summer, you can also participate at the famed feasts of pasteli (the island’s sweet sesame bars) and psimeni (aka rakomelo). Moreover, don’t miss Amorgos’ summer cultural events (film projections, photo exhibitions, etc).
Ancient towns remains
The relics of ancient Egiali (acropolis, tower, etc) are located at the hill of Vigla, near the village of Tholaria. Those of Arkesini (the acropolis and the 4th c tower of Agia Triada – one of the best-preserved rectangular shape Cycladic fortresses) can be found at the area of Kato Meria. Finally, the relics of the ancient city of Minoa with many important findings lay at the region of Katapola.
The village of Asfondylitis
A well preserved deserted rural settlement of historic, architectural and folklore interest, located at the middle of Megali Strata (the old path that connects Egiali with Chora). From here you can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere and also follow the path that leads to the beach of Chalara.
The church of Agios Georgios Valsamitis
Famous for the water spring that still exists here, it has been known as the Aegean’s top hydromanteion. Nearby you can see the ruins of a small medieval tower.
More of the Greek islands (Little Cyclades & Naxos)
It takes 3-4 hours to reach the beautiful island of Naxos and much less to visit the Little Cyclades complex (Donousa, Koufonisia, Schinousa and Iraklia) – you will be truly impressed by their unspoiled character.
Mountainous villages
Situated at the area of Egiali, they are Amorgos’ most scenic villages. They boast of great views (especially in sunset), charming architecture and traditional color, plus nice taverns and bars.