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Anassa is also the ancient Greek word for queen.
It was a title of great honour, given to exceptional women who were both wise and sacred.
Anassa stands for the sacred land, its wisdom, hills, waters, herbs, its flavours, sounds and smells.
At Anassa Cycladic Village, now more importantly than ever, we take a deep, nourishing breath, and honour our queen Cycladic land with its unique history, art and hearty products.
/sɪˈkladɪk,sʌɪˈkladɪk/
1. The period of a Bronze Age civilization that flourished in the Cyclades.
2. The name Cyclades means “encircling islands,” and they are so named because they form a rough circle around the sacred island of Delos (Dílos), which was the legendary birthplace of Artemis and her brother Apollo and home to some of Greece’s most important archaeological ruins. Virtually all of the islands have some archaeological interest. Due to their strategic position and historical presence the islands of Cyclades mark the dawn of Greek Culture. The Cyclades is mentioned in the ancient writings of Herodotus, Thucydides and Strabo
The village is a community whose members have a sense of “we feeling”. Their relation is intimate. Their customs, conventions and culture are common. They are having a strong community feeling.
• To take advantage of the surrounding elements of the site, creating a sustainable environment, promoting eco-friendly design and eco-tourism travel
• To create a serene, safe environment, close to nature, relaxing, and inclusive to all.
• To design tailor made experiences and fun activities for our guests that will create fond memories for them and their families.
• To offer our guests an experience in nature tourism that will renew their zest for life.
• To create and harness a community spirit through arts, food culture, sustainability, collaborations and outreach. If you are looking for a more peaceful and personal experience, away from the crowds of the large resorts and bustling beaches, somewhere to enjoy the serenity and beauty of unspoiled nature, savour authentic Greek food and wine, experience culture and architecture, opt for both relaxation and adventure, unwind and spend time with your family and friends and even host an event close to your heart, our family at Anassa Cycladic Village will aim to meet your needs.
We browsed the culturetrip.com and picked a little glossary of beautiful words with which to acquaint yourself during your stay. They definitely capture the vibes and ethos of what we aim to offer you here at Anassa Cycladic Village. With a history stretching back more than 3,500 years the Greek language unsurprisingly offers an array of beautiful words, rich in meaning, worth giving them a try before you arrive.
φιλοξενία (fi-lox-en-ee-ya) / to show love to strangers
Hospitality was considered to be one of the most virtuous qualities in ancient Greek culture, and philoxenia is the word to describe the value and respect extended towards a guest or visitor in your home or a stranger on the street. The term dates back to ancient Greece, where guests of the Spartan king abused the philoxenia shown to them by abducting the king’s wife, triggering the Trojan War.
φιλότιμο (fi-lo-tee-mo) / honour
There is no succinct definition for the Greek word philotimo. It is a powerful word used to describe individuals full of integrity and honour, encompassing the pride one takes in living a rich, considerate and meaningful life.
πετριχώρ (pet-tree-hor) / the smell of wet earth
Petrichor is a poetic way of describing the smell of the earth after it has rained. The word is made up of the Greek petra, meaning ‘stone’, and īchōr, the blood of the gods in Greek mythology.
µεράκι (me-ra-kee) / to do something with love
Meraki means to do something with complete passion and love and is usually associated with a task or creative endeavour. The closest English saying is ‘labour of love’, but this has a more negative connotation. The word meraki is positive and all-consuming, with its roots found in merak, a Turkish term meaning to do something with pleasure.
κέφι (ke-fee) / uncontainable joy
Kefi describes overwhelming happiness or euphoria, or a good mood or disposition.
σωφροσύνη (sof-ros-i-nee) / healthy in both mind and body
Another ancient Greek word that is still in use today, sophrosyne describes an individual who has a masterful control of both their mind and body, along with excellence of character, and is at peace with themselves.
καιρός (ky-ros) / the right moment to act
Closely related to the Greek word for time, chronos, kairos is less a measure of the hours and years than the acknowledgement of one special moment in time. It is the idea of the ripe, perfect moment for action.
παρέα (pa-rey-a) / a group of friends
Parea evokes a stage of friendship that sees companions, who simply enjoy each other’s company, get together to share their values, ideas and philosophies.
