The Amorgos Travel Guide — ALONG DUSTY ROADS

Where | On the north of the island, you can take the ferry direct to Aegiali port (maps). The town is also easily accessed by car or bus from elsewhere in Amorgos – park here on a day trip. Note that it’s also sometimes referred to as Ormos Egialis.

For more on ferry connections and schedules, see our How To Get To Amorgos explainer.

Eat | On the left side of town is the marina of area, where small fishing boats bob away and foot traffic multiplies whenever there’s a ferry docked. There’s a decent selection of restaurants, cafes, and bars to choose from, with most offering outdoor seating a lovely views.

Across the road running parallel to the beach, you’ll find more bars and restaurants – the kind of places you can dip into for a drink or settle in for the day (usually for free if you eat or drink there).

A few suggestions from us are:

To Syrma · Meat-free options are common across all menus in Greece so we never really feel the need to seek out veggie or vegan restaurants when we travel here. We did make an exception for this place though and had a bloody brilliant souvlaki wrap!

LOKO · Whether you opt for a lazy lunch out of the sun or golden hour cocktails, this cool little spot with killer views is a must-visit in Aegiali. Also has a few chairs on a small suntrapped deck.

Frou-Frou · If you need a break from Greek food (although as we write this, we do wonder if that’s even possible…), this place is regarded as serving up the island’s best pizza.

Limani Restaurant · Authentic little taverna a couple of streets back from the water that serves up simple, traditional and excellent Greek food.

Disco The Que · We only popped into this bar / restaurant for a quiet afternoon drink but it’s apparently the place to party in the evenings.

Yachendo · Offering Amorgian and Mediterranean cuisine in an attractive space, this also caught our eye.

Know | Aegiali’s beach is the most accessible and kid-friendly beach in Amorgos, just a few flat steps from the car park and several accommodations. It’s also one of the few with lifeguards. Due to its narrowness though, there are no deck chairs / beach clubs on the sands of Paralia Egiali, but several of the beach clubs and restaurants on the road backing it include free deck chairs for customers (the set-up means you’re looking at the road primarily though).

Stay | We’ve chosen the following as we’d happily stay in them, and they all have a good location and excellent reviews:

1. Idothea, a large one-bed is ideally suited to a couple really wanting to relax. It’s beautifully decorated throught and has a HUGE terrace replete with hot tub and various hang-out areas.

2. The one-bed Dimitra Studios is simple but tastefully decorated, benefits from a lovely balcony with exceptional sea views and – best of all – is incredibly well priced. This is actually one of several in the same development so if it’s not avaialble, be sure to check out the other properties.

3. The modern but sympathetically designed Araklos Summer House is large, light and airy and offers wonderfully views over the bay. One of three in the same complex.

4. The Aliori Art Caves guest house is simply stunning. Offering just a hadful of rooms, each personally designed, crafted and curated by the owner Roberto, it offers a stylish retreat up in the hills over Aegiali – but still only a short walk to the beach.

5. Amorgos Elegant Villas offers some of the most stylish holiday home in Aegiali (like this gorgeous little one bed). They’re more expensive than others in town but all definitely worth taking a look at! See all listings on the host’s profile. Also available on Booking.com

6. Galaxy is a good shout if you’re after a highly-rated simple, budget-friendly guest house – somewhere that’s more of a base than somewhere to spend your days within.

Travel Tip // If based in Aegiali, then you should consider the sandy, sheltered Levrossos beach as one that’s on your doorstep. A short drive or 25-minute walk from Aegiali, it’s a really pleasant little bay that you have to walk to down a dusty road. It’s got lovely little Lebrosso restaurant (maps) and Petradi Beach Bar (maps), so some of you may wish to consider as an alternative / complement to Aegiali on a day trip.

Levrossos Beach Apartments are also there, if you’re looking for a romantic, lush setting overlooking the sea for a few days.

You can also continue hiking out along trail #4 to the more remote Psili Ammos and Hochlaka beaches – but we aren’t 100% certain they’re worth it unless your main aim is isolation.

If arriving by car, park at the end of the road (here on Google Maps). There’s space for 15-20 cars, depending how Greek your approach to parking is, but it fills up and nervous drivers won’t enjoy reversing or trying to squeeze in. If there’s no room, there is a bit more space to park on the roadside further up, before the last bend.