herbs amorgos greek islands
herbs amorgos greek islands

Naturalist for a day in Amorgos

Foraging and Amorgian herbs

Amorgos is home to more than 600 species of plants. We invite you to discover the richness of local gardens and the secrets of wild herbs. You can choose from a variety of activities that will introduce you to the secrets of Amorgian nature and its rich tradition in herbs and other plants. Be a naturalist for a day in Amorgos!

You can visit a small-scale organic garden, learn the secrets of local produce and even get your hands dirty and join the work! Alternatively, you can explore the wild richness of Amorgos and learn about the unique properties of Amorgian herbs, as well as their use in traditional and modern medicine and cosmetology.

How to book

This family activity is ideal for families with children of all ages. It operates from March to November and it cannot be booked independently, but as part of a multi-day tailormade trip in the Greek Islands.

To plan your vacation in Amorgos with kids, before you do anything else, you are highly recommended to advise the MAMAKITA 8-day family friendly itinerary in Lesser (Small) Cyclades and Amorgos, or contact your MAMAKITA family travel specialist to tailor your trip to your family needs, budget and age of kids by filling in this form. We strongly advise you to make your request at least one month before the starting date of your trip, and ideally 3 months in advance, if your travel dates include July and August, the peak months for family vacations in Greece.