Holidays in Anafi: Relaxed Rhythms, Gorgeous Beaches

In Anafi, even the port beach, the Saint Nicolas, is an excellent choice for swimming. Its access is very easy, the easiest of all on the island, which makes it particularly attractive for families. It is protected from the waves, something to be expected for a port beach. What is not expected is the golden sand and the beautiful landscape created by the rocks.

To Key is another beach with relatively easy access. It is about a 20 minute walk from the village while the tarmac road comes close to the beach. It has fine sand, shallow water, enough trees for natural shade, while the village has accommodation and a tavern.

The Saints Anargyres it’s one of the beaches on the island that requires some fatigue to get to because the path to it includes a relatively difficult ten-minute descent (and then an ascent of course). But it is worth it for its wonderful fine sand and transparent waters. The beautiful islet of Agios Anargyron, one of the most famous and Instagrammed landmarks on the island. Next to Agioi Anargyro beach is its pebble beach Mega Potamou.

The Katsuni it was once one of the secrets of the island. Now many people know this, so especially in high season it is good to come here relatively early in the morning. You will arrive following a path from Kleisidi with your final destination a beautiful beach with shallow waters and a romantic atmosphere. From there you can also swim to the nearby Flamourou beach.

The Monastery and the Green vegetables are beaches of coarse sand and fine pebbles in the shadow of the monolith, the ideal solution to cool off after visiting the most famous attraction of the island.

Finally, oh Sniper with its wonderful blue-green waters and gravel, it is a wonderful beach on the north side of the island. You can get there on foot or by boat. It would be good to choose a windless day for this beach.

Dining and entertainment options

The Armenaki (2286 061234), in Chora, it is impossible not to see it when crossing its main street. It stands out for the beautiful view from its outdoor tables, for the fact that there is live music every night, but also for its particular flavors, with its current signature dish being tuna moussaka. In Kleisidi, the Daisy (2286 061237) is the solution for breakfast, brunch and also after-bath food. The Liotrivi (2286 061209) in Chora is the constant choice of fish lovers who should also visit the oldest restaurant on the island, the Akrogiali (2286 061218) in the port, which has Mrs. Popi’s fish soup as its signature dish.