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Currency: Euro (€). There is only one
bank on the island, a branch of Piraeus Bank in
Katapola. There
is an ATM cash machine
in the main square in Aegiali. Most hotels, restaurants
and shops accept credit cards. |
Health: Aegiali's community clinic is
only at a small distance (30 m.) from Elichryson.
It operates on a drop-in basis. Close by is also a
pharmacy. |
Water resources: Amorgos lacks natural
water resources. Potable water is therefore regularly
brought by ship from other islands. |
Electricity: 220 V. Travellers from the
UK, America, Asia and Australia will need a European
travel adaptor. |
Time zone: GMT +2 hours. Summer
temperatures range from 20 to 35° C. |
Telephone code: +30 for Greece, 22850
for Amorgos.
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Transport: Public transport from
village to village is frequent during the summer. Buses
also operate from Katapola to Aegiali (port to port) at
every ship's arrival. There are only a few taxis on the
island, which require pre-booking. Cars and motorcycles
can alternatively be rent at both Aegiali and Katapola. |
Opening hours: Most shops stay open
till late in the summer (early morning hours), as are
bars and restaurants. |
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Useful
phone numbers:
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Police
..........................................................22850
73220
Community clinic
.........................................22850 73222
Post office
...................................................22850
73037
Port authority agency (Aegiali)
.....................22850 73032
Port Authority (Katapola)
............................22850 71259
Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa ..............22850
71274
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