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AnafiCyclades island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Remote island east of Santorini with a giant monolith rock and empty beaches.
- Ferry
- From Santorini 1–2h, few weekly
- Villages
- 1
- Beaches
- 2
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
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From Santorini 1–2h, few weekly
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Common questions
How do I get to Anafi?
From Santorini 1–2h, few weekly
Where should I stay on Anafi?
Popular bases include Chora. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Anafi?
Highlights include Kalamos.
What are the best beaches on Anafi?
Well-known beaches include Roukounas, Katsouni. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Can ferries to Anafi be cancelled because of wind?
Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.
Which islands are near Anafi?
Other islands in the Cyclades include Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Antiparos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Anafi in the Cyclades?
Yes. Anafi is part of the Cyclades island group in Greece.
Guides about Anafi
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.