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Archive for the 'Amorgos' Category

Mule tidings: donkey tales from the islands

12 Apr 2013

This donkey enjoys a spectacular view of Skala, the port town on Patmos, from his hilltop vantage point on the edge of Chora     Donkey tales: Mules and donkeys can be a common sight on many of the Greek Islands including — not surprisingly — two of the country’s most popular tourist destinations: Santorini [...]

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Stepping up to superb food & sublime sunsets at Kamara Café on Amorgos

29 Mar 2013

The open-air terrace at Kamara Café in Upper Potamos is a great spot to view the amazing Amorgos scenery while enjoying some of the café’s delicious Greek cuisine       The café also has lounge areas on its terrace, for those who just want to sit back and relax with a glass of wine [...]

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Amorgos is a hiker’s paradise

25 Feb 2013

You will feel like you’re on top of the world while hiking on Amorgos. This particular trail leads from Egali to Chora along what’s called “the spine of Amorgos”     Start points for many of the hiking routes on Amorgos are well-marked by signs. This one even shows the approximate walking times to the [...]

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The valley above Aegiali

06 Oct 2012

Looking toward the whitewashed houses of Langada village from the opposite side of the vast valley above Aegiali Bay on Amorgos. Click on the photo to view a larger-size image.   Ahhh-morgos! A friend planning a short trip to Amorgos contacted me last week, asking for some travel advice and links to my photos so [...]

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Greece holiday pic of the day

24 Jun 2012

A hiking path sign on Amorgos indicates how many hours it will take to walk from the northwest port town of Egali to Halara beach,  the Asfontilitis agricultural area, the Holy Monastery of Panagia Chozoviotissa, and the island’s capital, Chora.    

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Greece holiday pic of the day

17 Jun 2012

The Panagia Chozoviotissa monastery on Amorgos is a narrow, fortress-like building constructed against the face of a jagged cliff high above the Aegean Sea    

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