Sailing through the Cyclades
The journey through the marvellous islands of the Cyclades is illuminated by the blue and white colours of the Aegean. According to the ancient myth, it is Poseidon, god of the sea...
Anafi
NOW
24 °C
Next 5 days
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SUN
31 °C
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MON
29 °C
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TUES
32 °C
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WED
33 °C
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THURS
29 °C
Source: National Observatory of Athens /meteo.gr
The island of Anafi is a pristine destination with beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters. Greek Mythology has it that the island emerged from the bottom of the Aegean sea to give shelter to the Argonauts (a band of heroes in Greek mythology.)
Upon entering the bay of Agios Nikolaos, an amphitheatrical view of Chora unfolds before your eyes. The picture perfect Chora village is built on the ruins of a Venetian castle and has whitewashed dome-roofed houses and narrow stone-paved alleys.This is the image that had once inspired the craftsmen who left their home island in the Cyclades for Athens and built the scenic neighbourhood of “Anafiotika” at the base of the Acropolis Rock, back in 1860-1870.
Upon entering the bay of Agios Nikolaos, an amphitheatrical view of Chora unfolds before your eyes. The picture perfect Chora village is built on the ruins of a Venetian castle and has whitewashed dome-roofed houses and narrow stone-paved alleys.This is the image that had once inspired the craftsmen who left their home island in the Cyclades for Athens and built the scenic neighbourhood of “Anafiotika” at the base of the Acropolis Rock, back in 1860-1870.
Visit Kalamos rock, which is the second highest monolithic limestone after Gibraltar. The view from the top is breathtaking!
Sightseeing
Explore the ancient town of Anafi on Kasteli hill and visit the remarkable necropolis with the monumental tombs and their sculptures. Keep on until you get to Vrissi and rest under the plane trees and by the streams.
In the east part of the island visit Kalamos rock, which is the second highest monolithic limestone after Gibraltar; a must-see for climbers. Furthermore, the ancient temple of Apollo the Anafian and the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi lie on the foot of the rock. If you are an experienced climber then head to the top of Kalamos where you can see another monastery and some breathtaking views of the sea and the nearby islands.
Tips for your Next Trip
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Admiring the sunset
The time of the day when the sun waves goodbye, it’s a time that casts magic on nature. Wonderful colours make up the backdrop against which the celestial traveler leaves its daily scene.
Sailing in Greece
Greece is the ideal place for a surreal escape to the endless blue. Its seas and islands need no further introduction. By sailboat or motorized craft, inflatable or even by boat – the choices are endless.
BY SEA
Anafi is connected to Piraeus and other Aegean ports. The conventional ferries make the route "Piraeus - Anafi" in about 11 hours.Anafi is also connected with the port of Lavrio.
