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Anáfi

Isl. Santorini - Isl. Anafi

According to mythology, Anáfi owes its name to the fact that it emerged (anáfi derives from the verb “anafainomai”, which means emerge) from the waters of the Aegean, following the desire of Apollo to offer refuge to the Argonauts. That is why its inhabitants, in his honor, built the temple of Apollo Aiglítis (from the…

Santoríni

Isl. Santorini - Isl. Anafi

Santoríni in the ancient years was called Stroggýli (= round), because of its circular shape it had before the eruption of the volcano. The Phoenicians called the island Kallísti (= beautiful), probably due to its attractive landscapes, whereas in the 12th century BC it was named Thíra, in honour of the hero Thíra who came…