Halara and Sparti Amorgos, The most sought -after beaches of the island
The beaches Halara and Spartan are in Amorgos A, a little above the Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa and are approached only by boat.
halara beach
Sparti Beach
The beaches have sand and pebbles on the coast, lovely turquoise waters and surrounded by impressive rocks. There are organized, have no canteens, have no trees for shade, so take care of the necessary before the necessary.
Sparti Beach
If you don't have your own boat you can go to the beaches Halara and Spartan with the caique «Hoseoviotissa», which departs from the beach Kalotaritissa, that is n in Underdog and performs one -day excursions to the area (If the weather allows).
The itineraries are everyday, by the 11 a.m., toward – To side of the island and stop for bath in Halara and Spartan.
Spartan
The caique «Hoseoviotissa»Passes through the Monastery of Panagia Hoseoviotissa, the islands Small and Biocast, the beaches Halara and Crack and reaches up to Mine, in the Cape (Rug), that is ending east after the Spartan.
Mine
On the way they will offer you in the boat of donuts, raki baked and water (Depending on the season and watermelon). For coffee, snack etc. You will find a canteen on Kalotarissa beach.
Biocastro Biomassis island - Chozoviotissa Monastery
The rocky island Biocast is under the Her monastery Chozoviotissa and the rocky island Biocast Opposite the beach Saint Anna, N of monastery, Where the film "Endless Blue" was shot by French director Lyk Besson.
Halara – rocky island
The legend says that the rocky islands were pirate ships that went to rob the monastery and the Virgin Mary turned them into rocks, With their leader being "Always Filled Pirate" a rock on the beach Halara.
Panagia Chozoviotissa
The Monastery of Panagia Chozoviotissa founded in 1088, is on the s side of the island, at an altitude of 300m above the sea and is considered the most important religious and cultural monument of Amorgos. celebrated on 21/11 In the Virgin Mary and Our Lady of Chozoviotissa is the protector of the island (male monastery).
Shipwreck Olympia, source : https://amorgos.gr
Returning from the beaches, The boat passes through the bay (from where it started) and continues d by reaching the Gulf of Liber and the Shipwreck Olympia (After Kalotarissa and opposite the island of Gramvousa), For nice photos.
The caique «Hoseoviotissa»Excursions everyday from Kalotaritissa beach, from the 11 in the morning until the afternoon, between 10/6 – 15/9 (about). There is also the possibility of private browsing with the boat (capacity 20-30 people). Information about your visit to Amorgos Rousse Daily Cruises, captain, tel. : 6984492286, 2285072290 (It is advisable to have contact before the captain for the prevailing weather conditions in the area).
