Anaphi – general
“ ANAPHI ‘‘¦ there exists no island so remote in its solitude as Anaphi,’ wrote Theodore Bent after his visit in January of 1883. ‘It is a mere speck in the waves, in the direction of [...]
Anaphi – history
“ History and Legend According to one tradition, Anaphi was first settled at the same time as Thera by Phoenicians in the company of Membliaros, companion of Cadmus, and was named [...]
Anaphi – Anaphi Chora
Anaphi Chora The tranquil and uneventful Chora of Anaphi clusters around the remains of the medieval, Venetian castle on the crest of a hill almost 300m above the landing jetty at Aghios [...]
Anaphi – East from Chora: Kastelli Hill
East from Chora: Kastelli Hill The principal interest of the island lies to the east of Chora, accessible by a road which follows the coast at a short distance inland. The landscape is rigorously [...]
Anaphi – The Sanctuary of Apollo ‘AIGLETES’ and the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi
The Sanctuary of Apollo “AIGLETES” and the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi The monastery of the Panaghia Kalamiotissa, dedicated to the Zoodochos Pigi or Virgin as ‘Life-giving Source’, [...]
Anaphi – West of Chora
West of Chora The dry landscape to the west of Chora appears capable of sustaining only breaks of prickly-pear in the creases where water accumulates. But the many traditional, rural dwellings [...]