An easy guide for how to get to Anafi by Ferry, schedules and prices for the Ferry to Anafi and recommendations for public transportation and services. Explore the website and find all necessary details for the Ferry to Anafi; Connected Routes with departures and frequency, Accommodation options with real-time Availability and helpful tips for transfer opportunities in Anafi!
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Find useful information on how to get to Anafi by ferry, local public transportation options to reach your overnight hotel in Anafi, port addresses and embarkation offices, ferry schedules and prices for Anafi ferry, and real-time departures and arrivals with the ferry to Anafi.
All year round there are ferries running to Anafi from Athens/ Piraeus, while from May to September there are frequent ferries from Paros, Naxos, Ios, Crete, Mykonos, Rhodes, Kos, Astypalea and from some other Aegean islands.
Getting to Anafi by ferry is the best option you have and it can be a very nice and exciting experience and especially if you are doing some island-hopping too. Greek islanders are seasoned ferry experts and they prefer to travel by ferry to/from Anafi because of the convenience and flexibility it affords!
Cars are allowed on most ferries running to or from Anafi, for an additional fee and children usually travel for half price!
- There is a choice of Conventional and High-speed catamaran ferries running frequently to Anafi with stops along the way.
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Notice: Each year and depending on the period, there may be more or fewer connections to/from Anafi. The biggest shipping companies (ferry operators) announce the new ferry schedules to and from Anafi by the end of December and the rest of them by January-March each year!
Public transportation services in Anafi
There are ferry departures each second day from the port of Piraeus to Anafi with conventional ferries and the journey takes 10-12 hours.
Public Bus Service on Anafi
- The Municipality of Anafi provides a bus that is available for passenger’s transportation on the island. It will take you from the port to Chora and vice versa, while during summer months an extra route to the Monastery Zoodochos Pigi is added, thus giving access to most of the island’s beaches. The island is small and most of the roads are track so locals cover the distances on foot or with donkeys.
- Departures from port to Chora: 10:10, 12:10, 14:10, 17:10, 19:10, 21:40
Taxis on Anafi
- There isn’t any taxi on Anafi!
Tip: Most of the hotels on Anafi have their own minibus and will transfer you from the hotel to the port or vice versa. Try ringing them to find out if this service is available!
Note: All above information for Anafi was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice.
Schedules, prices and availability to Anafi by ferry
Book your ferry to Anafi with any ferry company that suits you better and enjoy your journey in Greece! The “Easy-Way” booking system of go-Ferry.com, allows the most reliable online ferry reservations and offers cheaper, faster and better services for your ferry ticket to or from Anafi.
With go-ferry.com you are able to connect online with the reservation systems of the most Greek shipping companies, to compare prices, to find information about routes and vessels, to look for alternative routes and to print instantly your Anafi ferry confirmation.
Ferry timetables may change by season, so take an optical canvassing via our search engine to receive the latest cull of dates, schedules, prices and availability to Anafi by ferry. With so many accommodation options to cull from, you can be sure to find the best deal for the ferry to or from Anafi at a price that fits your budget.
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Book in advance your ferry to Anafi
Arrange your ferry journey in advance
It is very important that you have organized your ferry to or from Anafi in advance, having arranged all the details. You don't want something to go wrong, and you can achieve perfect holidays with a great organization. In addition to hotel accommodation and air-tickets, when you book the boat tickets to or from Anafi you know that everything is under control even before leaving home.
There are many reasons why you should arrange to book in advance your ferry to Anafi. Here are some of the most important:
Pay for Hotel in Anafi without using it!
During the high season in Greece, and especially in July and August, it is likely that you won't find ferry tickets to popular destinations, such as Anafi, if you don't book them in advance. So, don't make the mistake to book your hotel on Anafi without having booked the ferry pass to/from Anafi. The last thing you want is to get to the port and not find an available ferry to or from Anafi!
Save time in Anafi!
Although we charge a commission for acquiring ferry bookings to/from Anafi, this allows you not only to secure your ferry tickets o/from Anafi but also to save time in Anafi; besides receiving a service and attention of first.
Have a bigger choice of Anafi Ferry Tickets!
Buying in advance gives you a better chance of getting the ferry tickets to/from Anafi, on the ferry you prefer and at the schedule you want. It does not make sense that your trip to/from Anafi is interrupted by not finding available ferry departures, but it is possible.
Find more Anafi Ferry routes!
If you want to organize your vacations to or from Anafi, it is wise to check all the possible routes and timelines in order to make the right combinations between Anafi and other destinations as well as between the air and the ferry tickets. Online, you can have an overview of all the routes going to or from Anafi.
Get the best deal by Anafi Ferry prices!
Ferry tickets to/from Anafi can be expensive, so it’s natural to want to get the best deal on them. It has become a regular practice for ferries to announce special rates and deep discounts for booking ferry tickets to or from Anafi up to 3-6 months in advance.
Feeling Great having your ferry ticket in your pocket!
You will feel a great feeling when having the ferry confirmation to or from Anafi in your hands. The reservation with us will allow you to secure your ferry to or from Anafi, you will be relieved to have the confirmation in your hands or on your smartphone!
Accommodation options on the ferry to Anafi
Find out about the ferry types that are running to Anafi, choose the ideal accommodation option on the ferry to Anafi and get fresh and relaxed at your destination. Comfortable armchairs, business class comfort seats, outside and inside cabins or economy deck chairs. There is a range of accommodation options to choose for a day or night ferry.
About Anafi
This island has been ignored by most holiday makers for a very long time, but has become quite popular the last years. It is very small, harsh island with steep cliffs offering spectacular views of the sea and unforgettable sunsets.
Anafi is a great place for recreation and relaxation. Here, time stands still, and you can enjoy the friendly atmosphere and little taverns without the pressure of doing and seeing lots of things.
If you do want some sightseeing, there are options though, as well as little bars and cafes. Greek islands always have some kind of nightlife, and this is no exception.
According to Greek mythology Anafi emerged from Aegean Sea by Apollo’s command, in order to shelter the Argonauts. Others say that Anafi took its name from the fact that there are no snakes in the island (An-negative meaning, Ofis-snake)!
The ancient city of Anafi was built in the 8th century by Dorians. During the Byzantine period it was tormented by pirate invasions. In 1537, after Venetian occupation, the island was conquered by Ottomans (after it was first invaded by Hayreddin Barbarossa). The builders who immigrated to Athens from Anafi during the period of 1860-1870, built the scenic Anafiotika district on the foot of Acropolis Rock taking as an example the architectural style of Anafi's capital Chora. The island extends over a surface of 40 km2, its coastline is 33 km long and it has 250 inhabitants.
What to see in Anafi
Anafi is first and foremost an island for walking around on, since the roads are very bad and there are no opportunities to rent a car.
The capital is the village Chora, which is a small, idyllic place with little cafes and tiny chapels.
Kastelli is an ancient settlement from the 9th century BC. In the 15th century the Venetians built a citadel on top of it, and the ruins you see today are mainly from then.
The monastery Zoodochou Pigis (Life-giving Source) is a monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary which is worth a visit. It is often closed though, and make sure you are wearing a long skirt and covering your shoulders if you are woman, and wearing long trousers if you are a man.
Useful information
Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 22860 61390
Anafi Commune: 22860 61266
Police: 22860 61216
Medical Unit: 22860 61215
Post Office: 22860 61203
Travel agency: 22860 61408
Transactions: There are no banks on Anafi. Transactions can be carried out via an ATM.
Medical: In the island does not exist pharmacy. Medicines are granted by the cottage hospital with notebook of health.
