| Pronunciation | a-na-fi |
|---|---|
| Alternate Spelling | Anafi |
| Transportation | Ferry only |
| Main Attractions | Beaches, Moni Kalamiotissas |
| Food | Decent eateries are available |
| Accommodations | Rooms are few and in high demand |
Anafi
or Anaphi lies at the southern tip of the Cyclades with Santorini its
nearest companion (12 mi). It is 273 nautical miles from Piraeus. It has
38 sq. km of land mass and 32 km of coast. It's a tadpole shaped boulder in the Sea of Crete only an hour from Santorini. The ferry schedule is irregular, but those who stick with and make the trip are rewarded by uncrowded beaches and a slow, traditional lifestyle.
About 300 people live on the
island. There is very little tourism so it's a wonderful place to get back
to nature or to spent time alone. The islanders are friendly and simple, although their sophistication
and the available amenities increase with each passing year's greater influx
of tourism.
Very little is grown on Anaphi and has to be imported, raising prices a bit. Most of the island natives survive by fishing.
Earthquakes originating at Santorini sometimes wriggle across Anaphi.
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