Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ANAFI ΑΝΑΦΗ
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Anafi is situated a mere 19km east of Santorini, a tiny island perched on a distant horizon
somewhere with a slow-paced traditional lifestyle and striking Cycladic landscapes.
There are few other visitors outside high summer, which is a big part of its charm.
Getting There & Away
Anafi may be out on a limb and you can still face a challenge getting there out of season,
but in summer the island has reasonable connections to Piraeus, Santorini, Sikinos, Fol-
egandros, Naxos, Paros and even Syros.
Getting Around
A small bus takes passengers from the port up to Hora. Caïques serve various beaches
and nearby islands.
Sights
There are several lovely beaches near Agios Nikolaos. Palm-lined
Klissidi
, a 1.5km walk
to the port, is the closest and most popular.
Anafi's main sight is the monastery of
Moni Kalamiotissas
, 9km by road from Hora
or reached by a more appealing 6km walk along a path. It's in the extreme east of the is-
land, near the meagre remains of a
Sanctuary to Apollo
and below the summit of the
470m
Monastery Rock
, which is the highest rock formation in the Mediterranean Sea,
outstripping even Gibraltar. The walk to the monastery is a rewarding expedition, but it's
a fairly tough trip in places and is a day's outing there and back. There is also a ruined
Venetian
kastro
at
Kastelli
, east of Hora.
Sleeping
Many of the rooms in Hora have good views across Anafi's rolling hills to the sea and to
the great summit of Monastery Rock.
Domatia owners prefer long stays in high season, so if you're only staying one night
you should take whatever you can get (and book ahead).
Apollon Village Hotel
APARTMENT $$$
