Getting from Astakos to Amorgos

If you are heading to Amorgos from Astakos you are making your way from a port town on the western coast of central Greece to the most eastern of the Cyclades, on the opposite side of the country. It has dramatic cliffs, the extraordinary Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa built into the cliff face above the sea and an atmosphere that rewards those who make the effort to get there.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Astakos to Amorgos. Astakos ferry connections are limited to Kefalonia and Ithaca. Getting to Amorgos means driving from Astakos to Athens, which takes around 3.5 hours, and then taking the Piraeus to Amorgos ferry, which runs daily in summer and takes around 5 to 9 hours depending on the vessel. Amorgos has two ports, Katapola and Aegiali, so check which port your ferry arrives at before booking accommodation as the road between them takes around 30 minutes.

Getting there by air

Amorgos has no airport. The nearest airports are Naxos and Santorini. Astakos has no airport either. Driving from Astakos to Athens and taking the Piraeus to Amorgos ferry gives a total journey time of around 8 to 10 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Drive from Astakos to Athens and take the Piraeus to Amorgos ferry. It is the most practical approach. Give Amorgos at least three nights. The island opens up slowly and rewards those who stay long enough to find its rhythm. If you are traveling with a car, the conventional ferry from Piraeus takes your vehicle directly to the island.