Katapola Amorgos

Katapola Amorgos

Katapola AmorgosKatapola Amorgos is located in the center of Amorgos and is the main port of Amorgos island. Katapola is one of the largest natural harbors in the Aegean Sea and the main port of Amorgos.

To the left of Katapola at the northern end of the port is located Xylokeratidi with the church of the Three Hierarchs at the entry of the settlement, in the center – Rachidi with the church of Aghios Georgios first and to the right – Katapola where the main pier is located.

Katapola is a traditional, typical Cycladic village. In Katapola you’ll find many nice taverns and cafeterias. There are hotels, apartments and a campsite. During summer there is a busy nightlife.

One of the main attractions is the early Christian basilica of the Evangelsitria Church, built atop the site where the ancient temple of Apollo was located. Also popular are the Panagia Katapoliani church and various Byzantine chapels.

In the Bay of Katapoliani are all kinds of beaches, which are accessible by foot or by boat (originating from Martezi, Plakes, Kato Akrotiri). You can also find beautiful beaches outside the bay – the beaches of Agioi Saranta and Finikes.

Katapola Accommodation

Hotels are filling the whole island, especially in the beach resorts. Most of the hotel are built according to the traditional architecture of the island which is protected by the locals. Check out Hotels and book