Continuing our path clearing works, the Mitato of Amorgos completed clearing of marked path 8 of the cultural route network of Amorgos, on Sunday 20 December 2020.
The largest part of the route between Richti and Lelis had been cleared in summer 2020 by the volunteer team of EPOS Fylis, who had been invited by the Region of South Aegean and supported by the Municipality of Amorgos. However, there were approximately 200 meters left without clearing, towards the end of the section before the earth road of Lelis. The Mitato of Amorgos decided to complete the work, as the specific route offers an exceptional experience to hikers, passing through densely vegetated ravines with breathtaking views to the north.
Our call had an impressive response and many volunteers joined us, providing us with extra tools and of course their work. In accordance to the Covid-19 pandemic imperatives and following all protective measures necessary, the volunteers were divided into smaller groups who worked keeping distances between them, while masks and gloves were used as always.
In a tragic coincidence, a few days following the clearing, we were informed of the passing of Markos Gavras, the man behind the creation of the specific route, a tireless guardian of Amorgian tradition. From now on, marked path 8 will be named after him and we are sure he would be genuinely grateful to all the people who worked on that day. We are certainly grateful too and thank them with all heart.
Ending 2022 with the completion of "The History of Water"
In December 2022, a beautiful project undertaken by the Mitato of Amorgos, in collaboration with “Nissos Amorgos” – Association for the Environment and Culture, was completed. “The History of Water” involved the restoration of the water tank in the area “Chorio”, outside the village of Langada on Amorgos Island. The works gave the organisers the opportunity to address water management issues through ...
read moreThe Mitato of Amorgos participates in the 4th islander's forum (PAROS ISLAND, 28-30/10/2022)
The Mitato of Amorgos participated in the 4th Islanders’ Forum which was successfully organised by the Cyclades Preservation Fund (CPF) on the island of Paros, from 28 to 30 October 2022.
The Forum was attended by 45 participants, representing 30 organisations from 17 islands, from the Cyclades and beyond.
The presentations realised during the first two days aimed at introducing the people and organisations ...
Another succesful completion of the Dry Stone Workshop "The Amorgian Craftmanship" for the second consecutive year
This year, from 10 to 14 October 2022, three local masons, with the assistance of 35 participants that attended the works on site, have created 14 new cobblestone “kadenes” (steps), with a total length of 33 metres, and restored 10 parts of sustaining dry stone walls, with a total length of 39.30 metres.
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