The Island of Amorgos that isoften referred toas “Le grand bleu” after the famous french filmwas shot at location.Its ancient name is “Melania”.“Melani”, the Greek word for ink, (“Melano” for dark blue, cyan) as it is said thatin ancient timesthe place was full of dark trees, most likely cedars.Amorgos is one of the remote islands of the Lesser Cyclades that is still preserving its authenticity despite the popularity it has gained in recent years.