Anafi is a tiny island at the south easternmost edge of the Cyclades complex, not far from world-famous Santorini. Greek Mythology has it that Anafi, a paradise of pristine beauty and virgin beaches washed by deep blue waters, had emerged from the bottom of the Aegean sea to give shelter to the Argonauts upon their return from Colchis according to GreekNews Agenda.

Chora -the island’s main organised settlement- is built amphitheatrically on the ruins of a Venetian castle, thus unfolding a picturesque image of whitewashed, dome-roofed houses and narrow, stone-paved alleys. It is this image that had once inspired Anafi’s famous craftsmen who left their home island -in the 1860’s-70’s- to build the scenic settlement of «Anafiotika» at the base of the Acropolis Rock in Athens.

The famous farm houses, known as «Katoikies» that are scattered throughout the countryside, are another typical style of Anafi’s architecture, showcasing how lively agricultural and livestock-breeding activities were on the island.

Another must-see is the rock of Kalamos, the second highest monolithic limestone after Gibraltar, on top of which is perched the now-abandoned Monastery of Panagia Kalamiotissa. Camping out there in a sleeping bag overnight to see the sunrise is an unforgettable experience.