If you
search for tranquility and for natural
beauty, a place that helps you to relax from the fast pace of life, then the
ideal destination is Anafi. Here the sensation of the time flows slowly.
It is situated on the south eastern side of Cyclades,
close to Santorini. According to the
legend , Anafi was created by an ancient Greek God ,Apollo as a gift to Jason and the
Argonauts.
How to get
there
By boat
Anafi is
connected with the port of Piraeus. Your trip can be with a conventional ferry
boat, or a high speed depending on the day, the time and the ferry company you
wish to travel with.
Accommodation
The only
village and capital of the island is Chora .There you can find simple
apartments and rooms. What they offer are the essential basics. You will feel
very calm, relaxed and peaceful.
Beaches
The truth
is that Anafi hasn’t at its disposal
organized beaches with facilities. But you can enjoy the simplicity and
calmness of dreamy sandy beaches with crystal-clear blue-green water and virgin
beauty. Some of them are:
Megas
Potamos
It is
located in the southern part of the island, between the hills of Kasteli and of Chalepa, attract
lots of visitors every summer.
Kleisidi
The beach
of Kleisidi is located at a very small distance from Chora and has an excellent
sandy beach. Traditional taverns surround the main road to the beach.
Megalos
Roukounas
Megalos
Roukounas is the most popular sandy beach on the entire island, and one of the
most frequently visited places for tourists in the summer months.
Of course
there are a few more tranquil beaches in Anafi. Get ready for exploration and
feel the touch of sun and the picturesque view of Aegean sea.
Sightseeing
The
Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi
It is
located on the eastern side of the island on the top of the hill and it is also
known as Panagia Kalamiotissa .From this spot the visitor can admire the gorgeous
view of the island and the sea.
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