Amorgos

If you're looking for the real Greek island experience, Amorgos has to be your first choice. Renowned for its dramatic clifftops, turquoise waters, and colorful villages, this off-the-beaten-track Cycladic gem offers the perfect haven from mass tourism. Among Amorgos's most renowned landmarks is the Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, set dramatically on a cliff overlooking the seemingly endless blue of the Aegean. This 11th-century monastery is not to be missed, both for its religious significance but also for its panorama. Chora, the island's capital village, is a postcard-pretty village with whitewashed houses, windmills, and cobblestone streets. It's the perfect place to wander around, have a [...]