Amorgos Island Magazine

Cafe Bar Embassa

Harry — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:05:27 +0000

If you visit Aegiali on Amorgos you have to see the Sunset Boulevard. It is well know as the “chillout” spot where you will find a perfect sunset view, relaxing but (in the evening) also dynamic atmosphere. One of the Sunset Boulevards Hot Spots is Embassa Cafe – Bar, close to the port of Aegiali.

Perfect sunset view from Embassa Cafe – Bar – Aegialis, Amorgos

Embassa is a Cafe’ Bar with comfortable interior and spacious outdoor area, great view.

Embassa owner Elias Simidalas a real Amorgos guy knows this spot verywell, since he worked for more than 15 years on Sunset Boulevard until he opened Embassa in 2009.

Now Embassa is a hot spot for both travellers and islanders, well known for a huge variety of creative cocktails, cafe, soft music at sunset, hot rock music a very busy dancefloor during night.

Contact

Elias

Embassa Cafe – Bar
Ormos Aigialis
84008 Aegiali – Amorgos
Phone: +30 22850 73277eMail: embassabar@gmail.com
Embassa Homepage: www.embassa.blogspot.gr
Embassa Facebook Fanpage & Facbook Group

Location

Amorgos Villa by Iannis Xenakis

Editor — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:11:49 +0000

Amorgos Villa designed by Ioannis Xenakis – Photo by jv.resolution (Flickr)

Iannis Xenakis (1922 – 2001) a Romanian-born Greek ethnic, naturalized French composer, music theorist, and architect-engineer who worked at Le Corbusier’s studios from 1947 till 1959, is commonly recognized as one of the most important post-war avant-garde composers, designed a house on Amorgos (1966 – 1977).

The vacational house on Amorgos he designed for his daughter and their husband and composer Francois-Bernard Mache. The building complex is located on the slope of a hill, overlooking the northern coast of the Tirokomos gulf, near Lefkes. The nearest settlement stands 200 m higher: it is Aghia Thekla, typical of the traditional Cycladic nineteenth century architecture.

The House in Amorgos was considered a personal challenge for the re-invention of the design process and the redefinition of the dwelling itself. It is an architectural event. Each of the four volumes is a separate room (living room, dormitory-cum-guestroom, bedroom and bathroom), laid out at the same level on a slight curve parallel to the hill. An exterior corridor connects the rooms, while verandas and open sitting areas are fitted in between the independent volumes. The composition combines elements of traditional architecture with some basic principles of the modern movement, as well as Iannis Xenakis’s personal investigations.
With his enterprising and creative frame of mind, Xenakis achieved an absolutely personal and original piece of architecture.

See more pictures (by Amorgos Island Magazine)

More About Iannis Xenakis

1938 Xenakis moved to Athens to prepare for entrance exams at the National Technical University of Athens. Although he intended to study architecture. In 1947 although he was an illegal immigrant in Paris, Xenakis was able to get a job at Le Corbusier’s architectural studio. He worked as engineering assistant at first, but quickly rose to performing more important tasks, and eventually to collaborating with Le Corbusier on major projects. At the same time, while working for Le Corbusier, Xenakis was studying harmony and counterpoint, and composing.
In 1953 Xenakis married Françoise Xenakis, journalist and writer, whom he met in 1950. Their daughter Mâkhi, later a painter and sculptor, was born in 1956. In 1957 he received his first composition award, from the European Cultural Foundation and in 1960 Xenakis was well-known enough to receive a commission from UNESCO, for a soundtrack for a documentary film by Enrico Fulchignoni. After several years of serious illness, in early February 2001 the composer lapsed into a coma. He died in his Paris home several days later, on February 4, aged 78.

Iannis Xenakis on wikipedia.org
Iannis-Xenakis.org by the Friends of Xenakis

Picture: Iannis Xenakis, Copyright by Friends of Xenakis

Location of the House

Cafe & Cocktail Bar Maestro

Harry — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:06:39 +0000

All day Cafe & Cocktail Bar Maestro is located next to the port of Aegiali on the Sunset Boulevard.

Coffee Art at Maestro, Amorgos

Maestro is well known for it’s excellent coffee and coffee-art-designs as well as it’s outstanding cocktails, breakfast and snacks. Owners Stefanos and Michalis Gavalas, two brothers from Tholaria are Amorgos Island experts and well skilled baristas. Since Maestro is opened all over the year, many young Amorgos people like to stay at Maestro and enjoy the amazing view and nice atmosphere.

At nighttime Maestro changes into a party location with great music and dancefloor. People arriving by ferry early in the morning always appreciate Maestro’s open doors and have their first rest or rendezvous on Amorgos at Maestro.

In the morning Maestro opens at 7:00 am and offers rich breakfast. During the day you can enjoy tasteful snacks, like burgers, sandwiches … well working FREE WiFi is available too.

So if you stay in Aegiali – Amorgos, Maestro is a must-to-visit location.

Contact
Maestro – All day Cafe & Cocktail Bar
Ormos Aigialis
84008 Aegiali – Amorgo
Phone: +30 22850 73149

To get all news visit Maestro’s Facebook Fanpage

Location

Amorgos in TheGuardian

Editor — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:13:02 +0000

British Newspaper “The Guardian” is writing about Amorgos Island Magazine and two more Amorgos enterprises (March 22nd).

British journalist John Gill and his colleagues were looking for local activities developing innovative and alternative strategies in times of economic recession to create new sustainable business opportunities.

Beside network acitivities on Corfu, Geotravel on Milos and others, Amorgos Island Magazine as well as Amorgos Diving Center and Mihalis Roussos’ alternative tourism approach are mentioned in the article.

Headline: Good news from Greece! Local holiday ventures are on the up

Enterprising people all over Greece are defying the financial crisis and using the riches of their local area to develop new types of holiday a world away from old-style package tourism.

Read full article and leave your comments

About The Guardian

The Guardian, known until 1959 as The Manchester Guardian (founded 1821), is a British national daily newspaper.It has grown from a 19th-century local paper to a national paper associated with a complex organisational structure and international multimedia and web presence. Its sister papers include The Observer (British Sunday paper) and The Guardian Weekly.

The Guardian in paper form had a certified average daily circulation of 204,222, behind The Daily Telegraph and The Times, but ahead of The Independent. The newspaper’s online offering is the second most popular British newspaper website, behind the Daily Mail’s Mail Online.

The Guardian Online

Amorgos Photo Exhibition in Italy

Sylvia — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:57:23 +0000

Bordighera, is a lovely Italian sea resort nestled between the Riviera and Cote D’Azur. And…..it’s where I live!
If you happen to pass by Creperie Cafe’ Giglio, a very popular hang out in town, you will be able to spot some “Amorgos Spirit” inside the indoor cafe!!

How comes ?
Sponsored by the Photo club I belong to, I have set up a photo exhibition “Lights and colours of the Greek Islands” and most of the photos were taken when I was in my beloved Amorgos.
The sense of freedom and infinite given by those clear skies, the cobalt deep blue of the Aegean Sea, the dazzling white of villages and alleys that time has forgotten , lounging sleepy cats…. these are the real stars of my shots!
The event has been successful so far and on the guestbook many visitors have expressed their amazement for such beautiful paradise on earth….

Looking forward to coming back soon and take some of Amorgos spirit back with me through my camera and my heart…

Sylvia Alberti

See my Amorgos pictures from the Bordighera Photo Exhibition

Thank you Silvia!

Beach Cleaning in Aegiali

Editor — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:07:46 +0000

Last week the big beachcleaning on Aegiali Beach was made with a punch of people.
The “harvested” seagrass (Posidonia Oceanica) was collected and brought to the fields as manure (clever recycling!).

Maggies Amorgos Experience

Editor — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:58:26 +0000

Amorgos – I had no pre-conceived ideas how it may compare to the twelve Cycladic islands l’d already visited & revisited. I held a vague memory some years ago on BBC radio of an English guy phoning from his home there. He described it as traditional, unspoilt & due to its location with no airport, was visited by only the most dedicated of travellers. I’d agree! It was 3am on a warm August night & the engines of the Blue Star rumbled in the peace of Astypalea harbour. As we waited to board a young tourist was keen to capture everyone’s sleep deprived smiles & comments on his i-phone! I was happy to count the million stars in the night sky where light pollution is no problem.

Aegiali early Sunday morning. A family found they were not where they expected and were afraid they’d miss their connecting ferry. The cafes were open but no buses. A lot of Euros seemed to change hands for a taxi to Katapola. What a pity that they were only passing through this magical island – in a taxi!

The mountains cast long shadows across the sandy beach but our weary bodies soon welcomed the warmth of the sun’s arrival & a refreshing dip in the clear shallow sea. Food in a taverna & exploration of the town. In the evening we took the bus through those same mountains that form the spine of this dramatic island. The sheer rocks, jagged peaks & stark greyness against the setting sun took my breath away.

We stayed in Katapola & loved the bustling activity of the harbour, which included an evening of music & dance. Although initially troubled by a failing electricity supply it was fun and uplifting for everyone. I loved the tranquility of Xilokerafidi opposite and the sheltered haven it provided on those windy days. As a painter many happy hours were spent in Chora. With an architectural delight round every corner it was difficult to decide on a subject . . . . or whether instead to linger over some tasty local food & wine, then laze in the shade like the cats!

On the road to Hosaviotissa Monastery, fear took hold as the bus was battered by the relentless wind. lt felt as though at any moment the vehicle would be whipped up,dashed against the rocks & into the sea far below! We explored the more gentle countryside in the south of the island on a scooter but again the wind gave us some scary moments on our return through the mountains. Thank goodness for my competent driver!

On Amorgos I felt at peace & able to plan for the future, so was disappointed to unexpectedly make a return trip to England. Even as the ferry was rocked by the high sea & the island was soon lost from view, I was planning my return – within 10 days.

Its now 6 months & 10 days & I long for spring in Amorgos. Flowers in the mountains, warm sun, more feline friends, new places to explore & paint. Oh . . and I expect the wind will carry me there!

Maggie P

Gold Medal for Amorgian Thyme Honey

Editor — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:40:10 +0000

First time ever a Greek Honey wins a gold medal at BIOLMIEL, an prestigious international food competition in Italy. Congratulations to Panagiotis Maroulis and his Amorgiano Thyme Honey.

The international jury at BIOLMIEL evaluated over 170 organic honeys from various countries examined in late January in Bologna.

BIOLMIEL is open to producers who practise organic farming methods according to national and international rules in force.

From Greece eighty different honeys were presented at the competition.

Thyme Honey Amorgiano from Langada

The nutritional value of honey has been known since ancient times. The sugars of honey are simply absorbed immediately and so Honey is a quick source of energy for the body, suitable for athletes, children, pregnant women, sick and tired of each organization.

It is rich in minerals known as minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, chlorine, potassium, phosphorus) which are constituents of bones and cells. It has antiseptic properties, is cordial, has antimicrobial activity, inhibits the growth of bacteria and other pathogens, acts as a safeguard for the liver and helps to lower blood pressure.

It has antioxidant properties and has the ability to prevent the formation of free radicals in the body which are ‘responsible’ for a number of diseases including heart disease, the neuro-degenerative, even cancer and aging. The Thyme Honey particular has chimeioprostateftikes properties of breast cancer, prostate and endometrium.

Honey “Amorgiano Agroktima” is unheated, unfiltered and Crystallization is a natural process that does not involve any change in nutritional value.

Amorgiano Farm, Langada

Panagiotis Maroulis
Tel: +30 22850 73048, +30 6932272419
Email: maroulis@amorgiano.gr
Web: www.amorgiano.gr<

Read more about Panagiotis Maroulis Langada based farm Amorgiano Farm, a modern apiary based on principles of Organic Bee-Keeping. His farm and production is certified by BIO HELLAS, a state funded certification institute for organicfood companies covering the whole chain of foodstuff, from animal farms to food retailers and export industries.

Location

Workshop Elemental Walking

nicola — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:34:33 +0000

Elemental walking is more than just another theory about walking. It is an understanding of human movement.

Of course, walking is easy. It’s so easy that no child has to be taught how to. It’s so easy, that we never think about it. Unless it gets difficult. Sometimes difficulties are caused by fatigue and often by pain. Ones knee bothers and another one moans about back pain. Nobody complains about a painful gait. People still think they have got this walking thing off pat.

Reconnect with your natural abilities to walk, even before it hurts. Learning to move with less effort makes daily life easier and also can enhance sport and the standard of your exercise performance. Everyone, from top athletes to those with limited sports abilty, can benefit from learning how to fully use their own capabilties.

Elemental walking courses help people to exploit their own individual movement which involves thinking, sensing, moving, and imagining. Most of the course segments are based on developmental movements and everyday functional activities. There are also expanded upon to include and develop further abstract explorations to discover functional relationships between different body parts.

Amorgos provides the perfect ambiance to explore elemental walking. Barefoot experiences on the sandy beaches. Balancing on pebbles and rocks. Gentle hikes with stunning views. Inhaling herbal scents. Here you can discover your individual way of elemental walking which appeals to all your distinct senses.

Nicola’s Kurvenschule: Workshop Elemental Walking, Aegialis – Amorgos

2013, May & June – Mondays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Starting point – beach volleyball area
Costs – Euro 20/person
Please sign up at Amorgos Diving Center or
contact Nicola: nicola@kunstpiste.com or kunstpiste.com/contact

Interested in private coaching? Like to be guided on individual walking side trips to delightful island spots? Just let us know, we will find your perfect personal point of time and location!

About Nicola Werdenigg
Born in 1958; graduate ski college Stams; degree course in sports science at the University of Innsbruck, qualified Austrian ski instructor and ski guide; national diploma for bioenergetic body work. 1968 Interski Demo-Team Austria; for 6 years member of the Austrian Ski Team competing in the World Cup, 1975 Austrian downhill champion and third in the overall downhill World Cup, 1976 fourth in the Olympic downhill in Innsbruck, ski school director and sports coach with the focus on sports for children and handicapped people, organization of movement and awareness training courses, sports coaching + consulting

Dancing Island Amorgos 2013

Editor — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:21:15 +0000

DanceHaus Susanna Beltrami and its Summer Residence of Arts and Dance will host the first International Campus for young artists and performers on Amorgos (from 10.06 to 18.06 2013).

Each day you will experience a wide range of activities from the dance-energy-breath on the seashore up to the Atelier of contemporary dance and physical theater hold by the italian Choreographer Susanna Beltrami in an exclusive location with one of the most evocative views on the Island: the Aegialis bay.

Susanna Beltrami

The program also includes in-depth meetings on the ritual and creative course at the base of performance, masters focusing on the knowledge of the fisical and artistical morphology of the Isle, seminaries of greek kitchen, herbal medicine, and creation and interpretation of mandala. And for the lovers of wellness, the Aegialis Hotel &Spa provides a beautiful swimming pool with salted water, a gymnasium and a wellness oasis where to relax and regenerate.

This is a 360 degree experiencial training ment to merge with the most significant sites of the Island: such as the historical-rural site of Asfondilitis or the white and singular building of the Monastery of Hosoviotissa, the monastery of the steps. They all are reachable through long paths treaded among the little trees of oregano, sage and thyme that spread all around their heady perfumes.

The body of the artist in the center, always. The body that listens to its own breathe, the body that creates, the body that regenerates in liason to the profound bleu of the Egean Sea and the warm stones of the Island of Amorgos.

Seven days to have a glimpse of the Beauty, seven days to plunge in the land of the myth with your body and your soul, starting at the dawn from the sea, primeval fount of life, ending at the mountains at night. Seven days to explore the place where to give birth to your own artistical creation.

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We reserve the right of making some changes in the schedule of events.
At the moment we do not have the possibility to assist students financially or provide scholarships. Sorry for the inconvenience.

We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment, as there are a limited number of places at DANCING ISLAND AMORGOS and most places are taken by the students of the Academy Susanna Beltrami.

APPLY NOW contacting direzione@dancehaus.it.
Visit our homepage: www.dancehaus.it
Pictures by DanceHaus Susanna Beltrami

Seminar Venue