Iraklia – Katapola (Amorgos)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Iraklia – Katapola (Amorgos)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Ferries run between Iraklia and Katapola (Amorgos) run once a day. 4 ferry operators sail between Iraklia to Katapola (Amorgos), these include
Ferries from Iraklia to Katapola (Amorgos) typically depart from Iraklia at around 00:15. The average sailing time of a Katapola (Amorgos) Iraklia ferry is approximately 3h 0m.
Ferry prices for Iraklia Katapola (Amorgos) ferries typically range between €16* and €68*. The average price is around €26*. The cheapest ferry prices from Iraklia to Katapola (Amorgos) start from €10*. The average price for a foot passenger is €16*. The average price for a car ferry is €68*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Iraklia to Katapola (Amorgos) is approximately 27.4 miles (44.1km), or 23.8 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries, SeaJets offer a car ferry from Iraklia to Katapola (Amorgos). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Iraklia and Katapola (Amorgos).
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Iraklia to Katapola (Amorgos) with Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries, SeaJets, Small Cyclades Lines.
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| Iraklia - Katapola (Amorgos) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines | |
| Average Price | 26 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 0m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 00:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:10 | |
| Distance | 23 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Sandwiched between the party isles of Ios and Naxos in the Cyclades archipelago is the tiny Greek island of Iraklia, a destination oft-forgotten in the shadow of its larger neighbours. While the other islands fight for the spotlight, the few inhabitants of Iraklia have gone about their usual business; a business that hasn’t changed for decades. It comes as no surprise, then, that the island has retained its tranquil, rural charm. The isle’s landscape is shaped by rugged, shrub-covered hills that tumble towards the rocky coastline edging the sapphire surf of the Aegean Sea. Only a few, sparsely populated villages nestle between these untouched slopes; all flaunting the traditional white-walled stylings of Cycladic architecture. The port in Iraklia is found along the shores of a bay in the village of Agios Georgios, a small settlement by the island’s north-eastern corner. There are no passenger facilities here. Instead the port consists of just a single pier that extends from the edge of the village promenade and into the shallows of the bay. Those looking to buy food or drink before departure will find one or two cafes and stores between the twist of village streets that scale the surrounding hillsides. Due to the island’s largely remote nature and its lack of public transport, travelling to and from the port can prove difficult. Only the eastern half of the island is inhabited and just a few narrow, country roads connect the region’s three villages. Most of Iraklia can only be reached on foot, though settlements are no more than 2-miles away from each other. A number of short-distance ferry routes currently operate from the port throughout the week. Services hosted by Blue Star Ferries hop over the Aegean to destinations scattered across the neighbouring islands; including Schinoussa, Koufonissi, Naxos, Katapola and Paros. Another, longer route heads north to the Greek mainland and the city port of Piraeus near the capital of Athens.
Few islands around the world owe as much gratitude to their beaches as the Greek island of Amorgos. The shoreline of this narrow landmass, found among the liberal spattering of islands that pepper the Aegean Sea, is responsible for attracting the wealth of travellers and has even been the muse to filmmakers – the pristine, pebbled beach of Agia Anna inspiring Luc Besson to produce the film "The Big Blue". The most famous sight in Amorgos is the Monastery of Hozoviotissa. This 11th Century structure is hewn directly into the side of a sheer, rock-faced cliff; its lofty white walls instantly recognisable against the dun-coloured crag. The view from the monastery is unforgettable. From the windows and atop the balconies, one can see the all the way to the bottom of the shrub-covered mountainside and across an ultramarine expanse of the Aegean Sea that glitters like a million sapphires beneath the afternoon sun. The port in Amorgos is found in the small, northern village of Katapola that caps the end of a roughly triangular sea inlet. It sits at the very centre of the village promenade, which divides the traditionally Cycladic white-walled villas from the shallows of the sea. The port facility is nothing more than a spot on the promenade designated for the use of ferries. There are no amenities at the port itself so food, drink and other supplies can only be purchased from within Katapola. Only a few paved roads snake across the mountainous landscape of Amorgos and travelling to the port can prove difficult. Just one main route cuts across the spine of the island, heading through the villages of Katapola, Chora and eventually Aegiali just over 15-miles away. It’s a commonly used route for the island’s fleet of taxis and mix of public and private buses as they head back and forth between the region’s most popular landmarks. A vast range of ferry routes currently branch away from the port in Katapola throughout the week. Most services sail to the neighbouring islands that stud the Aegean Sea. Blue Star Ferries head to the islands of Rhodes, Kos, Leros, Patmos, Iraklia and Schinoussa, as well as sharing the journeys to Naxos, Koufonissi, Paros and the Greek mainland city of Piraeus with Sea Jets and Hellenic Seaways. Sea Jets also offer exclusive trips to Thira, Folegandros, Mykonos, Milos, Rafina and Tinos.
