Hozoviotissa Monastery, Amorgos
Chora, Greece
A white monastery founded in 1088 and clinging to a sheer cliff about 300 m above the sea on the south coast of Amorgos, built on eight levels. You reach it by climbing 271 steps, so wear sturdy shoes and take your time.
- Nearest town
- Chora, Greece
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 36.8347, 25.9094
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- ΚαστάνηςCampsite3 km from Hozoviotissa Monastery, AmorgosTentsCaravans
- Δημοτικό Κάμπινγκ ΑμοργούCampsite4 km from Hozoviotissa Monastery, AmorgosTents
- Aegali campingCampsite10 km from Hozoviotissa Monastery, AmorgosTentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Hozoviotissa Monastery, Amorgos?
Hozoviotissa Monastery, Amorgos is in Chora, Greece, at GPS 36.8347, 25.9094. It is about 176 km from Elounda.
Can you camp near Hozoviotissa Monastery, Amorgos?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Καστάνης, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hozoviotissa Monastery, Amorgos?
Hozoviotissa Monastery, Amorgos is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Central Cyclades: Mykonos, Delos, Paros, Naxos and Amorgos.
What is there to see near Hozoviotissa Monastery, Amorgos?
Places worth a stop nearby: Apiranthos (43 km), Kouros of Apollonas, Naxos (50 km), Portara, Naxos (57 km) and Fira to Oia Caldera Trail (63 km).
When is the best time to visit Hozoviotissa Monastery, Amorgos?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)