Activities

Have fun with us and get new holiday friends

Lakki Club makes the holiday exciting and fun for children. Our pedagogical concept led by trained leader starts every day with a gathering where the children learn about Amorgos and a few Greek phrases. Then we paint, do experiments, go on adventure, exercise, dance and a lot more…

Children from the age of 4 can come and play and have fun 6 days a week with different activities arranged at Lakki Village. Children under 4 years accompanied by an adult are welcome to participate.
Children who are not staying at the hotel are also welcome to join the club.

Meet Lakki, the donkey

He will take you on a ride if you like.

We are here for your children

Activities

We start up every day with that the children learn some things about Amorgos and a few Greek phrases. The activities are flexible depending on the childrens age.

Our mascot Lakki comes to visit and those that want to can try donkey riding.
We go out on an exciting adventure hunting for the lost pirate treasure.
We build sandcastles and make things with a sea theme.
Painting
Experiments
You can dance and exercise and every week a children’s disco is arranged.

Info & Facts

Time:
Monday-Friday 10.30-12.30
Saturday Disco 18-20

Place: Just outside the reception at the hotel

Staff: The staff speaks Swedish, English and Greek. The leader is trained teacher with excessive experience of working with children.

The children should have sunscreen on, a sun hat and a bottle of water.
The parents leave the kids at the meeting place on time and should be found within decent distance if something should happen. You fill out the form below and give it to the teacher.

Prices

1 day 10€
6 days 50€
Included:

2 hours/day Child Club with all activities
A club t-shirt
Fruit souvelaki (fruit on a spit)

Experience the real Amorgos

Our culture & traditions

For the ones who want to explore the culture and tradition of our island, we can offer a variety of activities with each one revealing a different aspect of the diversity Amorgian culture is made of.

From traditional dance classes to local music nights, donkey rides, or even basic Greek language lessons, guided tours, hiking, and cooking lessons, your holidays can be combined with exploration and fun, colored by the unique charm of this magical island.

Renting a car at the reception, giving you all possible advice about where to go and what to see, we make your visit to Amorgos unforgettable!

Learn Greek

Make your holidays in Greece easier and more fun by learning basic Greek. It will make your experience richer, and more intimate and can be the first step to inspire friendships for life!

Enjoy our tradition & have a wonderful time

Greek Language Lessons

Lessons for English speaking foreigners are given in the Greek language.

Basic Greek
You’ll get to learn the basic phrases which will make your vacation more enjoyable, such as how to greet people, polite phrases, how to order at a tavern and more…
Price: 25 €/person/hour

If you need a package of more than one hour contact Annita, our language teacher by filling in the form and she will arrange a special price.

For those who already know the basics
The ones who already have the basic knowledge and wish to move one step ahead can contact our language teacher Annita to arrange a more advance lesson.

Traditional Dance Lessons

Learn traditional Amorgian dances in mixed groups or contact our dance teacher by filling the form to arrange a private lesson for you and your friends.Then you can practice at the local festivals that take place all summer long on our beautiful island.

Duration: 1 hour
Place: At the hotel's yoga shala or the restaurant

Price:20€/per person/ per hour

Yoga and Wellness at Lakki Village

Amorgos’s wild nature is renowned for its powerful energy, offering you a sense of inner peace and calmness like no other. To meet the growing demand, we’ve created a brand-new yoga area right by the beach, where you can truly connect with nature.

If you’re interested in organizing a yoga, meditation, or hiking retreat, our facilities are ready to welcome you. Contact us at **sales@lakkivillage.gr**, and we’ll create a tailor-made package to suit your group’s needs.

Want to join an existing yoga retreat? Be sure to visit our Retreats Page for upcoming dates and details.

Discover the perfect setting for wellness and relaxation at Lakki Village!

Aegiali Beach

Aegiali Beach in Amorgos has the shape of a large horseshoe with all shades of blue, fine white sand, and a crystal-clear sea. Behind the beach are bars, taverns, and cafés, where you can enjoy coffee and lunch. The beach is near the beautiful marina of Aegiali.

Agios Pavlos

The beach of Agios Pavlos is located between Chora and Aegiali, respectively ten km and five km distance, and is covered by bus. From Aegiali follow the signs to Chora. After about five km,there are signs to the beach on the right. White pebble beach with crystal clear waters with a strip of sand stretching to the island of Nikouria, which is across the sea.

Nikouria's Beaches

Blue-green waters are waiting for you to explore—just ten minutes by
boat from the beach of Agios Pavlos. Nikouria is an uninhabited island
with three beaches, one of them organized.

Levrosos Beach

Another beach with sand and small pebbles is located near Aegiali. Follow the signs on the road directing you to Tholaria, and before the village, turn left, where it’s indicated by the signs. The road after the junction leads on a small parking lot. From the small square, a path begins (about one minute), leading to the bay below. There are tamarisks on the beach that offer shade. There’s also a taverna and a beach bar.

Agia Anna Beach

On the other side of the island, three km from Chora, is the famous beach of Agia Anna. You can go down a path on the left side of the site’s parking area. On the right side of the road, you reach a path that leads to another, much smaller beach, also called Agia Anna. Two large rocks characterize this beach with its clear waters.

Maltezi Beach Katapola

It’s a beautiful beach with transparent waters that you can reach on foot or by boat from the pier of Katapola. The boats leave every thirty minutes during the day (during the high season). Tickets are sold inside the boat. Hiking enthusiasts can get there on the Maltezi Beach through a path that crosses the beach, through the village of
Xylokeratidi (about forty minutes on foot). The beach has umbrellas and sunbeds for rent. There’s also a bar.

Mouros Beach

Mouros Beach is located about 15 kilometers from Chora. On this little pebbled beach you will find crystal clear waters after you walk about 400 meters downhill from the parking lot.

Paradisia Beach

It’s twenty km from Chora. After passing the junction of the beach of Kalotaritissa, after the village of Kolofana, the road ends at the church of Agia Paraskevi, about 500 meters, it ends up on a small beach with pebbles and stones, a tiny paradise. The distance is covered by and with regular public transport by bus (to the church). On 26 July from the church of Agia Paraskevi, the faithful and pilgrims participatein an important religious celebration that honors the saint. During the feast, a special celebration is offered— Patatato, the traditonal dish for the festivals made with lamb.

Gramvousa Beach

Behind the bay of Kalotaritissa is the small island of Gamvousa, where there’s a lovely sandy beach with pebbles and crystal-clear waters. You can reach the beach from the port of Katapola or the beach of Kalotaritissa using a water taxi.

St. Mary Hozoviotissa (Celebrates 21 November)

The most shining jewel and protector of Amorgos. The monastery is dedicated to her grace and built on the steepest rock of Mount Profitis Ilias, 300 meters above the sea, south of Chora.

It was founded in the 9th century and was later extended in the 11th century by Alexios Komnenos. After the liberation from the Ottomans, in 1829, the monastery founded the first Greek school at its own expense. The building has only one external wall since the rock is the inner wall. In its sacristy, there are relics dating back from the 10th century.

As for how the icon of the Virgin Mary came to be on Amorgos, the most popular version, the one that we have been told, is that the icon was found on the island of Amorgos. Told by Abbot Fr. Spyridon that the monks who were expelled from the monastery of Hoziva in Palestine took the icon with them and chose to build a new monastery in this area. That’s where the name of the icon comes from.

According to tradition, the “divine” choice of the spot was made by the Virgin Mary herself, who is said to have taken the pouch with the tools of the master builder and deposited them on the rock, which until then had been called “Diabolotopos” (Devil's place), thus indicating the location where he wished to build the monastery. Today, in a showcase in the church, we can see the chisel (large iron nail) of the master builder that was wedged in the rock for centuries and that which fell from it in 1952.

St. George Valsamitis

On the road between Chora and Kato Meria is a church dedicated to St. George "Valsamitis," formerly an autonomous monastery during the Byzantine times and after became a part of the monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa. The church has been famous since the Turkish occupation because of the healing properties of the spring from which the holy water flows, even today. The temple's name comes from the wild mint of balsam, a plant that grows in the surrounding area. The old path that connects the area with Katapola begins at this point.

Monastery of Theologos - celebrates 08/05 and 26/09

On the slopes of Mount Krikelos, north-east of Amorgos, on the plateau of Theologos, dominates the homonymous monastery dedicated to the Evangelist John, which according to tradition, as built by a captain as a fulfillment of his vow. The church was probably built in the 7th to 9th century, as revealed by the type of building (a three-aisled basilica with a dome). The building material used for the temple construction is limestone in various sizes and was transported from the captain himself, probably from Milos or nearby Patmos.

St. Anargyroi Tholaria - celebrates 01/07 and 01/11

Built during the Second World War (1938-1940) on the ruins of an older church, which was demolished during the construction of the present church. From the treasures of Agioi Anargyroi, we admire the heirlooms with Byzantine exhibits, icons, valuables, wood carvings, and the carving of the church. Epitaph, the gold-encrusted amphorae, and the antique books and manuscripts.

Fotodotis Christos at Chora - celebrates 06/08

Behind the historical high school in Chora is the Monastery of Hozoviotissa dedicated to Christ the who gives light. The Church is surrounded by a complex of cells and storerooms, masterfully built by an anonymous craftsman. Inside the church, the exquisite and beautifully caged monuments are a source of religious awe, carved wooden altarpieces with historical icons, the sacred icon of the Great High Priest dating back to 1629, and the marble slab with the bicephalous on the floor. The Metochi is also the bishop's seat in Amorgos.

More churches worth visiting

St. Giannis Chrisostomos on the cape (celebrates 13/11).
Panagia Epanoxoriane at Aegiali (celebrates 15/08).
Church of St. Fanourios.

The Shipwreck

The shipwreck became an attraction after the showing of the movie The Big Blue in 1988 because some scenes were shot there. The Cypriot-flagged Olympia was shipwrecked in February 1980, when during heavy seas it tried to find shelter in the bay of Kato Meria. To this day it remains there and creates an eerie atmosphere.

Erato and Nausicaa

The statue, which is located at the entrance to the port of Katapola, depicts one of the nine muses of Omonoia Square in Athens in 1960. In 1966, Georgios Polychronis Amorgianos, from his mother, owner of the Pavlidis Chocolate Factory, had the vision to place a statue at the entrance of the port. He knew important people so he contacted the mayor of Athens who took him to the warehouse to choose a statue.
Polychronis was delighted with the statue of Erato because as he sat it was as if he were gazing at the sea.
The difficulty was in how this heavy statue would be transported and how it would be placed in this difficult spot. The ship that was coming to the island at that time was the “Kanaris,” and at that time the was no pier in the port. In the first attempt, there was a storm and the inhabitants tried to approach the ship with boats, but they did not succeed, and the ship continued its route in the Dodecanese. When, on the way back, he stopped in Amorgos, they succeeded with their plans to place it on the rock where it stands to this day.

The statue of Nausicaa is located on the "cemetery" beach of Katapola. The story of how it was placed at this point is as follows: Dionysus, a man who had various adventures with female tourists, took a boat one night and went to this particular beach. He didn't see the rock and luckily the boat went right past. Dionysus told the story to his employer and the owner of the boat, Georgios Polychronis, who was Amorgian, and its owner, Pavlidis Chocolates. Polychroni liked the story and sent him a statue from the garden of his house in Athens to place it on a specific rock to see if it might fall on him again.

The Lighthouse

The lighthouse is located at the entrance of the port of Katapola in the "Vathi" position of Amorgos. Built in 1882, it’s circular and is one of the oldest lighthouses in the Greek lighthouse network. Today, the ruins of its old tower and the lighthouse remain, while the lighthouse has been replaced with new technology, it is accessed via a path—route No. 10. Katapola-Faros route which takes about one hour. It’s an easy route that starts from the village of Xilokeratidi and passes through the area of Nera which is named after the ancient sources that exist there, crosses the area of Peristeries, and ends in the chapel of Prophet Ilias which is 150m from the lighthouse located at the entrance port of Katapola. Along the route, the walker enjoys a panoramic view of Katapola Bay.

Cooking Retreat with Sophia at Lakki Village

Step into the kitchen with Sophia, the heart and soul of Lakki Village. As the owner and your guide, Sophia brings her deep passion for Amorgos and its culinary traditions to every lesson. Her warm, welcoming approach makes learning to cook Greek dishes a truly special experience.

What’s Included

Hands-on Lessons: Two cooking classes per day with recipes featuring fresh, local ingredients.
Excursions: Visits to the historic village of Chora and the famous Hozoviotissa Monastery to immerse yourself in the island’s culture.
Accommodations: Six nights at Lakki Village, surrounded by lush gardens and the sparkling Aegean Sea.
Daily Breakfast: A delightful buffet featuring local delicacies to start your day.
Group Size: Small groups of 4-17 participants, ensuring a personalized experience for everyone.

Dates Available

May 5-11
June 2-8
September 1-7
September 16-22
September 22-28
October 12-18
October 19-25

Whether you’re a beginner or simply eager to explore Greek cuisine, these lessons are perfect for all skill levels.

Ready for More?

Transform your cooking experience into a week-long Culinary Retreat! Dive deeper into Greek traditions with a full program of lessons, cultural excursions, and island adventures.

Click here to learn more about our Culinary Retreat.

Sophia and the team can’t wait to welcome you into the kitchen and share the tastes and stories of Amorgos!