Amorgos is a long, narrow island, only about 3 kilometres wide at its slimmest point, so knowing where each village, beach and port sits makes a real difference when you plan your trip. This Amorgos map puts the whole island in one view. You can see the two ports of Katapola and Aegiali, the hilltop capital of Chora, the cliffside monastery, and the beaches and hiking trails that link them all together.
Click any pin on the map to see photos, a short description and a direct link to the full guide for that spot. You can also switch the layers on and off to show just the beaches, just the villages, or just the walking paths.
Interactive Amorgos map
The map above shows every place we cover on Amorgos. Below you will find the same places written out by area, so you can read through them and click straight to the guide for anywhere that interests you.
The two ports of Amorgos
Amorgos has two ports at opposite ends of the island, and which one you arrive at shapes your whole trip. Katapola sits in a deep, sheltered bay in the middle of the island and is the main port, with most of the ferry arrivals. It is an easy base, close to the capital and well placed for reaching both ends of the island.
Aegiali is the second port, in the north east. It has a lovely long sandy beach and a relaxed feel, and it is the best base if you want to walk the northern mountain villages. Ferries stop at both ports, so check which one your boat uses before you book a place to stay, because the drive between them takes a while on winding roads.
Villages on the map
The villages of Amorgos are spread along the spine of the island, from the ports up into the hills. Each one has its own character.
Chora, the capital, sits high on a ridge in the centre of the island, a classic Cycladic hill town of white houses, narrow lanes and a ruined castle rock at its heart. Tholaria perches above Aegiali Bay in the north, with wide views over the sea and a short trail down to the beaches. Down at sea level, Katapola and Aegiali double up as ports and villages, both good for a waterfront meal after a day of walking. For the full picture, see our guide to the best villages in Amorgos.
Beaches on the map
Amorgos is not an island of long golden sands. Its beaches are small, rocky in places and often tucked into coves, but the water is a deep, clear blue that divers and swimmers love. The bay at Aegiali has the biggest stretch of sand on the island. Further out, quieter coves like Kalotaritissa on the southern tip reward the drive with calm, clear water and few people. You can see all of them, with how to reach each one, on our full Amorgos beaches guide.
Things to see on the map
The most famous sight on Amorgos is the Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery, a dazzling white monastery built into a sheer cliff high above the sea, just below Chora. It is one of the most striking sights in the whole Cyclades and a short, steep walk to reach. Elsewhere on the map you can find the island’s sea caves, its volcanic and caldera landscapes, and the places to try the local food and drink, from wineries and wine tastings to traditional cheese tasting and making.
Hiking trails on the map
Amorgos is one of the best walking islands in the Cyclades. An old network of stone footpaths links the villages, the monastery and the two ports, and many people come here just to walk. The classic route runs along the spine of the island between Chora and the northern villages above Aegiali, taking in the monastery and wide sea views along the way. The map shows the main marked trails, so you can see which villages and beaches connect on foot before you set out.
Getting around Amorgos
Once you have your bearings from the map, the next thing to sort out is how to move between these places. Buses run along the main road linking the ports, Chora and the larger villages, though they are less frequent out of peak season. Many visitors hire a car or a scooter to reach the quieter beaches and trailheads at their own pace. For bus routes, taxi numbers and car hire advice, see our full guide to getting around Amorgos.
Explore more of Amorgos
Now that you can see how the island fits together, open the full guides for the places that catch your eye. Start with the main Amorgos guide, browse the beaches and villages, or plan how you will reach the island in the first place on our ferry page. To see how Amorgos connects to the rest of the group, use the full Greek islands map.
Which port will my ferry arrive at on Amorgos?
Amorgos has two ports at opposite ends of the island. Katapola sits in a sheltered bay in the centre and takes most of the ferries. Aegiali is in the north east. Some boats stop at both, so check which port yours uses, because the map shows they are a fair drive apart.
How far apart are Katapola and Aegiali?
The two ports sit at opposite ends of a long, thin island, so the drive between them takes around 30 minutes on winding coast roads. The map makes the distance clear, which is worth checking before you book a place to stay near the wrong harbour.
Where is the Hozoviotissa Monastery on the map?
The Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery is on the south east coast, built into a cliff just below the capital, Chora. On the map you can see it sits between Chora and the sea, a short but steep walk down from the road.
Where are the beaches on the Amorgos map?
The biggest sandy beach is at Aegiali in the north east. Smaller coves are dotted around the coast, with quieter spots like Kalotaritissa right down on the southern tip. Because they are spread out, the map is the quickest way to find the beaches closest to where you are based.
