At Kato Meria of Amorgos and more specifically in the bay of Liveros, just before Kalotaritissa beach, you will meet the Olympia shipwreck that is included between the popular attractions of the island.
Shipwreck Amorgos
The shipwreck has come to rest here over the last six decades, named "Olympia" under the Cypriot flag, built in 1950. The inhabitants of Kolofana remember the gale-force north winds on that day, and the ship desperately seeking a sheltered bay. A failed attempt to drop anchor outside the small cove meant that it was driven onto the rocks.
The rusted hull of the “Olympia” impressed Luc Besson (creator of the film ‘Le Grand Bleu’), who chose to use it in the film and make Kato Meria famous at the same time. The ship’s former name is visible in relief on the bow: “Inland”. The waves and the general atmosphere in the small cove create an eerie, mysterious atmosphere even today.
Tip: Stop your vehicle in an open space area on the road, or get off the bus at the same point, and cross the mountain on the right for a few minutes through the path, to reach the beach.
Shipwreck Amorgos – map
Last updated: 10/04/2022
