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Katapola (Amorgos), Greece

Katapola is a small port village on the Greek island of Amorgos, the easternmost island of the Cyclades. It is located at the foot of a hill which was once the site of the ancient town of Minoa.

Type City

Why go

  • Community in Greece.

History

Katapola is a small port village on the Greek island of Amorgos, the easternmost island of the Cyclades. It is located at the foot of a hill which was once the site of the ancient town of Minoa. The port can be reached by an eight-hour ferry journey from Athens. The population of Katapola community was 568 as of the 2021 Greek census.

Getting there by ferry

Port of Katapola
Ferry terminal · 0.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Amorgos - Amorgos (Aegiale)
Ferry route
Outdoor
Astypalaia - Amorgos (Aegiale) - Donousa - Naxos
Ferry route · Blue Star Ferries
Outdoor
Amorgos - Koufonisi
Ferry route
Outdoor
Amorgos (Aegiale) - Donousa
Ferry route
Outdoor
Naxos - Irakleia - Schoinousa - Koufonisi - Amorgos - Amorgos (Aegiale)
Ferry route · ANEK Lines
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Donousa - Koufonisi
Ferry route
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Amorgos (Aegiale) - Astypalaia
Ferry route · Blue Star Ferries
Outdoor
Ios - Amorgos
Ferry route
Outdoor

Restaurants & places to go

Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-24:00 · Αρκεσίνη, 84008 · marouso-amorgos.gr
Indoor

21 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Katapola (Amorgos), Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Port of Katapola, 0.2 km); routes include Amorgos - Amorgos (Aegiale), Astypalaia - Amorgos (Aegiale) - Donousa - Naxos, Amorgos - Koufonisi.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Katapola (Amorgos), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.