Holy Monastery of the Virgin Mary Chozoviotissa

I have no words to describe this Monastery. It is truly a remarkable testament to the construction of its time. It is literally just on the side of a cliff. It was a slow and steady climb up the stairs, with lots of stops to admire the view. You need to dress modesty. Shoulders and knees covered, but there are plenty of skirts pants and scarfs to borrow before entering the Monastery. The entrance door is short, so mind your head. The Monks inside where extremely friendly and offered a much needed glass of water and a glass of the sweetest raki I have ever tasted. The taste reminded me of a spicy fruit cake. Delicious. There is a lovely room to sit and enjoy your drinks, before heading back down the stairs. Definitely a must do. If your not very fit, take your time and give the stairs a go, it is definitely worth the effort.

An impressive site with its incredible location. It looks like a swallow’s nest. I hiked over from Katapola and knewI’d be too late to visit the monastery itself but enjoyed the sight!

Very impressive. Tough climb. Suddenly when the temperature is above 30 degrees. Everything is worth it. Most kind people also. Don't forget to look at the mountains. There are a few raven flying like circusartists

An absolute MUST SEE. For me, this has been a dream since I first saw the footage in the movie The Big Blue. The Monastery of Chozoviatissas is a transcendental place on Earth. I now have visited it twice with the same astonishment and awe. Make sure to take your time and inhale the very special atmosphere in and around the Monastery.

Honestly an amazing experience!!! The most important landmark in Amorgo, in my opinion. Even if you're not religious this place is definitely a work of art in itself. There is also a small museum in the church, that has a ticket fee of 3€. I recommend the visit as it adds to the historical value of this place, as it goes back centuries. Lastly the view is amazing and there are plenty of cute cats there you can pet as well. I recommend visiting the Agia Anna beach after the visit in Hozoviotisa, to cool off from all the stairs.

Must see in Amorgos. You can reach it by taxi or by rental car. Spectacular view and a lot of steps to climb. You need long pants or skirts, but they offer some when you reach the entrance. The staff there is very nice and tells you the story of the place, and they serve water and sweets.

Make sure to dress modestly. Pants or long skirts for women are required to enter. There are about 350 steps to climb, but many rewards at the end. Besides the holy site itself, the views are amazing, and it has the most friendly cats of the entire island. I recommend asking about the story of how the site was chosen when you get here.

Amazing views, great structure built on the rock down the cliff. Lots of effort to climb up, about 300 steps. Slippery on the way down. Requires long trousers for men. Not much of the monastery is allowed to be visited.