Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa
Μονή Παναγίας Χοζοβιώτισσας
A white monastery embedded in a 300-meter cliff, founded in the 11th century, and the emblem of Amorgos island.
The Hozoviotissa Monastery was built in 1088. Its eight-story white structure clings to an almost vertical rock face on the southeastern coast, about 40 meters long and only about 5 meters wide at its narrowest point, with the deep blue Aegean Sea below. From the parking area, climb about 300 steps for roughly 15 minutes to enter. Inside is a small chapel dedicated to an icon of the Virgin Mary, and an observation platform. The monks offer a small glass of raki and loukoumi, a soft jelly candy. Admission is free, though donations are welcome. It is generally open 8:00–13:00 in the morning and 17:00–19:00 in the afternoon. Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered; skirts can be borrowed at the entrance. It can be reached in about 30 minutes on foot from the Chora path.
Opening hours
About 8:00 am–1:00 pm, 5:00–7:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Agia Anna Beach
- Chora
- Old Strata Trail (Chora–Aegiali)
- Monastery of Agios Georgios Valsamitis
- Katapola
- Agios Pavlos Beach
- Ancient Minoa
- Nikouria Island