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Neighbouring Islands / Anafi
| Neighbouring Islands to Santorini : Anafi Island |
| Anafi Island |
| One of the smallest of the Cycladic islands, Anafi is considered to be an area of outstanding natural beauty. |
| Unspoiled, quiet, peaceful, golden sandy beaches, deep turquoise waters |
| White domed houses and small narrow stone paved streets |
| Chora : built on the hill amongst the ruins of the Venetian castle |
| Small taverns, ouzeries, cafes and bars to be found in the harbour, Chora, Kleisidi and Roukouna beach areas |
| Endless blue seas and sunsets |
| Lodgings and rented rooms |
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| Thyme honey & flower honey, Anafi oil, brown bread, barley rolls, pickled caper leaves, fresh fish and lobster spaghetti |
| Stuffed flaky pastry and sugared almonds |
| Anafi island emerged up from the waves to save the Argonauts, when the ‘Argo’
was wrecked by a storm. The Argonauts gave thanks by building a temple to the god Apollo. Today the church of Zoodohos Pigi stands on that site |
| The Duchy of the Archipelago was established in 1207 under the conqueror Marco Sanudo (he ruled
from 1207–1227). In 1209 Anafi was given to Leonardo Foscolo. |
| Kalamos : the 2nd highest rock in the Mediterranean after the rock of Gibraltar. Go up to the
monastery of Panagia Kalamiotissa. Travel light and wear athletic shoes. |
| Kleisidi, Mikros & Megalos Roukounas, Megas Potamos, the Monastery, Agioi Anargiroi |
12 nautical miles east of Santorini
38 square kilometers in size
Terrain : mountainous and arid
Permanent residents : 272 |
| Boats going from Santorini, Paros, Naxos, Sikinos, Folegandros and Piraeus |
Community of Anafi : +30 22860 61266
Police & Port Authority : +30 22860 61216
Community Clinic : +30 22860 61215
Post Office : +30 22860 61203 |
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