Anafi has a some great sandy beaches. The most popular are the one at the south part of the island, as they have nice golden sand and they are protected from the wind. To reach most of the beaches you will have to walk from some point on, as very few have easy access. By the way, there is no organized beach on Anafi.

• Vagia - Kyparisi (West Anafi): Large beaches with big pebbles and rocks in the water in a desolate place surrounded by cliffs. Not an attractive option for most, as all the beaches of west Anafi, but here you can get some privacy.
• Agios Georgios (Southwest Anafi): There is a back road leading to this beach. Agios Georgios beach has crystal clear green water and rocks, both on the shore and in the sea. It is usually empty, except from August.
• Katalimatsa (Southeast Anafi): A very small beach where the ancient harbor of Anafi used to be. The beach is surrounded by red rocks creating a distinct atmosphere.
• Megas Potamos (Southeast Anafi): This is not a popular beach, due to the fact that you need to walk to reach it, so it is ideal for those who like to relax alone. It is a sandy beach with a few white pebbles and a great view of Kalamos rock.
• Agioi Anargyroi (Southeast Anafi): A beautiful small sandy beach that is surrounded by high rocks. It is named after the small church of Agioi Anargyroi which oversees the beach. The path that leads here from the road is short and smooth. According to a local legend, anyone who swims in these water will soon get married.
• Monastiri / Prasies (Southeast Anafi): This is a large beach with thick golden sand and thin pebbles right under Kalamos rock. The bay is called Prasies and the beach is names Monastiri after the monastery that is standing over it. You may find some campers here.
• Agios Nikolaos (South Anafi): This is the beach of the port and the only one with easy access without the need to walk. Despite the port being there, the beach has very clean waters and great golden sand.
• Klisidi (South Anafi): This is a long and wide beach with golden sand and clear water. It has easy access as it is in walking distance from Agios Nikolaos beach.
• Katsouni (South Anafi): A beautiful beach with nice thin sand but you will have to walk for about 15 minutes to reach it. There you will also see rocks with beautiful colors. It is possible to see nudists here.
• Flamourou (South Anafi): You can reach this small sandy beach by a path that starts from Kleisidi. It is next to Katsouni beach.
• Roukounas (East Anafi): This is the longest beach of Anafi and also very wide. Roukounas is one of the most popular beaches as has nice thick golden sand with thin pebbles and some trees for those who do not gave umbrellas. It is possible to see nudists and campers here. There is also the Small Roukounas beach near by, with nice white thick sand, where nudism is forbidden.