This remote corner of the Aegean may take some getting to but the rewards at the end of the journey are manifold – golden sands, pebbled strands, cliff-backed coves engulfed by endless deep waters, Amorgos has it all.

Where to swim
Agia Anna: This is the beach that made Amorgos world famous in 1988, when the celebrated Luc Besson film was shot here, starring Jean Reno. It is just three kilometres from Chora and has particularly crystal-clear turquoise waters which, combined with the rocky coast and the views out to Mikro and Megalo Viokastro islands, create a postcard-perfect landscape. The beach is small and gets busy, so if you want to visit, you should go early in the morning or in the late afternoon. Make sure you bring everything you need because there are no services, although there is parking above the beach. Weddings and christenings are often held in the small chapel that gives its name to the beach.

Mouros: One of the most famous beaches of Amorgos, with pebbles and wonderful deep waters. The seabed is ideal for snorkelling with underwater sea caves. It is about 2 km from Kamari and can easily be reached by car from Chora. The impressive, vertical cliffs that frame the small bay provide a stunning background for photoshoots but offer little respite from the sun. There is a taverna with a car park above the beach with far-reaching views and from there it is a 10-minute downhill path.

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