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Gryspo's Hotel Amorgos

Aegiali Amorgos, Cyclades, 84008, Greece

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Peace and Tranquility Island

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... variety. The water is also cooler than the Caribbean Sea which is what I'm used to. In my ignorance, I wasn't aware of any of this. This isn't a bad thing and certainly doesn't change the sailing experience that much but for some reason I thought they were more lush and tropical. They are said to be some of the world's most ...

I'm on a Boat!

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... which simply means I have to push either an UP button or DOWN button on a control switch at the bow of the boat to raise and lower the anchor. Turns out it's a rather important job.

Amorgos Island has some unusual attractions that have been used in some film footage. The shipwreck in my photos, was put there on purpose for the filming of the movie The Deep Blue and I think the monastery we visitied was used ...

Scenic island with fun port of Katapola

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... harbor and the town almost evenly divided on the two sides. In the distance you can see other islands as the horizon seems to go forever.

When I eventually reached the town of Katapola I quickly realized that I had indeed erred by staying in Chora since Katapola was much more lively and had plenty to do in contrast to Chora. I was able to find an ATM, buy my next ferry ticket, get a few groceries, use an Internet cafe and even found a couple of paperbacks at ...

Sleepy island cute but with little to do

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... and just needed a paddle boat. This is the first island I've visited where you are so easily stranded with no buses, no taxis and places too far apart to walk. Seldom even a private car, mainly just an occasional scooter goes by. I don't see how the guidebook gave the island a top rating with such a major flaw.

As I sat on the bus bench cleaning tar off my shoes (I was really having a fun couple of days!) I thought I saw a mirage. It looked like one ...

Amorgos and Donousa

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... back to Amorgos or a 7am ferry back to Paros, we decided to go to the local ferry ticket office and managed to change our tickets to come back to Paros. The night on the beach was the option - but with only 3 sarongs between us it was not a great night sleep as although the days are hot and sunny the nights (especially on the beach) are cold and very very damp. We were so pleased to get back to the tent in Paros and have a good ...

This hotel was formerly known as: Grypso's Hotel

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