Cruise ships and tourism in Amorgos, the delusion of mass tourism

Our association, “Nisos Amorgos, Association for the Environment and Culture”, is rooted in our deep, unconditional love for the island, as well as in our great concern to protect the cultural heritage of the island, the unique natural environment and the untouched by time Cycladic landscape. Founded in 2021, our association currently consists of 75 members, people who, born and raised here, still live on the island, people who have chosen the island as their home and people who simply love it and care about it.

Our main objectives that inspire us and motivate us to take action, refer to sustainable development, renewable energy sources, the preservation and promotion of the Amorgian trails, the promotion of the archaeological sites, the maintenance of the drystone walling, as well as the organization of environmental actions, informative events and broader cultural initiatives.

Today, the island faces multiple challenges. This makes us wonder about how the local economy and the tourism sector of Amorgos could develop in ways that respect and further protect the cultural heritage and the natural environment of this land. We strongly believe that sustainable approaches that focus on long term solutions pave the way for the modernization of the island, so that we preserve and enhance what makes this place unique˙ namely, the tangible and intangible cultural heritage, the people and the natural environment.

We are fortunate to witness a growing number of people who become ‘friends of Amorgos’ and who are driven by a longing to know the island better, to experience life here and to offer their energy with kindness and respect for the benefit of the island. For this reason, we decided to create the group «Nisos Amorgos friends». For these friends, for you, we will prepare and send a regular newsletter concerning news of the island and our association, so that you stay connected with the island and so that we give the chance to our members to contribute with their ideas, their actions or their financial support.

So, here is our first newsletter! We look forward to expanding our network and enriching our content with your ideas and suggestions.