Anafi, according to mythology, gave refuge to the Argonauts while in a bad storm by emerging of the depths of the sea. The historical evidence found on the island come from an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo and it is the same place where the monastery of Panagia Kalamiotissa is now located.
Anafi is a small island spaning an area of 38,3 sq. km. with a total population of only 273 residents. The island closer to Anafi is Santorini on the west and both of the islands of Anafi and Santorini have a special microclimate classified as hot desert climate.
Anafi is the ideal place for walking. It has a network of footpaths with an overall length of 18 kilometres that covers most of the island and lead to destinations with special cultural or environmental significance.
The Monastery of Panagia Kalamiotissa is built on the ruins of an ancient temple of Apollo. The ruins of the ancient temple are exhibited in Athens Archeological Museum and Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg in Russia.
Anafi has also great local architecture that has been the reason that many of the locals came to Athens in the 18th century creating the neighborhood of Anafiotika on Acropolis Hill.