Yacht Charters in Amorgos

Amorgos is known as the island of the “Deep Blue”, located at the Southeast edge of the Cyclades, oblong with rapid mountainous morphology. Two natural ports are featured at the area, the Katapola at its center and Aigiali at the North part. Amorgos Island can be reached by the yacht charters bases of Kos, Samos, Syros and of course Paros.

Several marinas are available in the area. One of it is Leros Marina, which offers a vast number of facilities and services. They offer private port, dry dock and quay, travel lift up to 160 ton lifting capacity, second travel lift up to 50 ton, travel trolley up to 60 ton lifting capacity, 400 Dry-dock spaces, private port and quays for 150 boats, crane up to 150 ton lifting capacity, berthing on special steel cradles to ensure safety, hauling and launching, reception area with office space, telephones and fax, internet, fresh water, electrical connections, toilets, hot showers, electricity and water, meteorogical information, all fuelling needs including diesel, gasoline, water, chandlery, fenced security around marina and boatyard 24 hours, boat sales and renting stations for yachts, cars and bikes.

Included in their services are maintenance, repairs, spare parts, cleaning by high pressure hose equipment, yacht brokerage service, mechanical, electrical and electronic facilities for boat repairs, woodcrafters, plastic makers, sail makers, inox construction, hangar for wintering boats, repair and interior decoration workshops, laundry services, maritime legal services provided in case of need, port police, first aid post, car park and yacht clubs. All of their services and facilities can be accessed at a reasonable price.

Another nearby marina is the Kos Marina. An all-embracing array of technical services at Kos Marina includes a 100 ton travel lift and a 35 ton hydraulic trailer. It has also been awarded since its launch (2001) with a Blue Flag for 8th consecutive year.

The island, having been inhabited since the prehistoric times, is distinguished for its archeological richness and well known architectural art. One majestic, actually considered as the most important sight that can only be seen from the sea is the monastery of Panagia of Hozoviotissa, which was founded by the Byzantine Emperor Alexios Komninos in 1088.