Agia Anna beach in Amorgos

The beach paradise of Agia Anna lies about 3.5 kilometres below Chora. The distance between Chora and Agia Anna is one of the most beautiful I know. You will get butterflies in your stomach when you slowly drive down with a scooter - preferably with the engine switched off - the senses is revving, it is so beautiful, so incredibly beautiful. The panorama of the sea and Amorgos mountainous and rugged coastline is, to say the least, astonishing.

It feels almost magical when you look out over the coast and the sea is as smooth as a mirror, and you understand why Agia Anna was chosen as location for the film The Big Blue. The view of Agia Anna is one of the most attractive on the whole island.

You can understand why Agia Anna was chosen as the filming location for the film The Big Blue.

The parking lot above Agia Anna.

The small chapel of Agia Anna that has given the area its name.

Agia Anna consists of small strips of shore with pebbles, some small cliffs and a large projecting rock. What makes Agia Anna to a popular bathing place is primarily the rocks, rather than the strips of shore. And the legendary blue sea of course. If the sea is calm, which actually happens, I do not know of any better bathing place.

The wonderful bathing rocks at Agia Anna beach.

Does it look lovely or does it look lovely?

The water is crystal clear and there is much to see around the rocks, so do not forget snorkels and masks. Shade is limited and it becomes terribly hot on the head after a while. But the water is near and it is soon forgotten. Take a swim off the rocks and turn to gaze towards the mountains to the right and you see the monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa. A sight that can make anyone religious.

Agia Anna is my favorite for snorkeling in Greece. The monastery at the top right.

Snorkeling in the big blue I can long for all winter.

Nudism is very common in parts of Agia Anna.

Two of the smaller beaches in Agia Anna.

Even more small beaches can be found along the coast.

You can get to Agia Anna with your own vehicle or by bus that departs from Chora. There is no tavern, but a small cafe by the parking lot that sells sandwiches and refreshments. The cafe is called Big Blue Cafe and has a very nice view of the sea.

Big Blue Cafe in the parking lot above Agia Anna.

Agia Anna seen from the monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa.

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