Amorgos is the seventh largest island of the Cyclades. It is only 136 nautical miles from Piraeus. Amorgos is a beautiful island with strong Cycladic architecture.
Blue and white are the colors visible everywhere in Amorgos. There is daily transportation to and from Piraeus as well as many other Cycladic islands.
Therefore making
Amorgos easily accessible to visitors. Amorgos has two ports: Aigialis and Katapola which is the biggest. The distance between the two ports is 24 km.
Katapola is divided into three graphic villages:
Katapola, Rahidi and Xyolkeratidi. In Xilokeratidi you can find our newly built rooms of Villa Le Grand Bleu, which was constructed
in 2007-8. Our villa is just 500 meters from the Katapola port and 100 meters from the beach.
As owners of Villa Le Grand Bleu, Stergios and Angeliki Stergiopoulos are always there to welcome you with a warm smile and ensure you have a pleasant and satisfying stay. The absolute quiet and excellent designed villa ensures you a relaxing holiday in Amorgos.
All of our rooms have a breathtaking view. You can enjoy the beautiful sunset and fill yours eyes with the wonderful colors of the sea and sky of Amorgos.
VILLA LE GRAND BLEU has rooms accessible for people with mobility disabilities.
The island of Amorgos offers Holidays for almost all seasons.
All tourist sites are accessible to Amorgos visitors. The most important site is the Monastery of Panagia Chozoviotisa. This Monastery was built on a cliff in 1017 A.D. 300 meters from sea level. The Monastery looks like it is hanging over the Amorgos Sea.
In Amorgos you can find more than 350 churches, beautiful beaches and many paths. Nature lovers visiting Amorgos can enjoy and discover the floral beauty of the island (herbs and wild flowers) which are subject to study for science and amateur scholars.
Guests of Amorgos can get to know the island from the history, ethnic traditions and the festivals. One of the most important holidays, that will remain unforgettable, is the week prior to Easter.
On Good Friday all the roads in Katapola are strewn with herbs and lanterns going towards the beach.
Other major holidays celebrated wonderfully in Amorgos are: Analypseos- 40 days after Easter, St. John of the theologian (celebrated two times per year)- May 8 and September 26, all Saints
Anargyron- July 1, the holy Friday-July 26 (which is the most famous feast of Amorgos), Virgin Mary- August 15, Panagia Chozoviotissa- November 21 and other local holidays like the day of
Pasteli (traditional sweets of the island) where visitors can taste traditions food and pastries free of charge.
Amorgos is rich in ancient and historical monuments. From the Villa Le grand bleu you can visit ancient Minoa, the Mycenaean Cemetery, Lower Crontiras, the ancient Arkesini and the Museum of the country.
The most important reason to visit Amorgos, are the natural and exclusive beaches, (Agia Anna, Mothros, Maltese, Plakes), the crystal waters, the pleasant people, the splendid picturesque villages and the amazing food.
All the above can be enjoyed from your very first visit to Amorgos.
At the Katapola port, Stergios and Ageliki will be waiting to greet you with a warm and friendly smile to take you to Villa Le Grand Bleu for the beginning of your special vacation!!!
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