About Us

Fulfilling a dream of owning property in their birthplace Karlovasi, two Greek-Canadians, Diamantis Foustanellas and his sister Athena’s husband Jim Psarras ventured into a partnership to purchase land together in 1986. In 1988, Diamantis, his wife Demetra (Toula) and two young children, Maria and Alex, all born in Ottawa, Ontario moved to the town of Karlovasi.

Adventurous and ambitious, Diamantis quickly started construction on the property to build a new business in tourism. So by 1989, the first structure housing 23 studios and apartments was already under way. The new operation needed a name... the partners simply selected the initials of their children’s names to form the word ANEMA, ANdreas, Eleni, Maria, Alexandros. Thus the ANEMA by-the-sea Hotel Apartments entity was formally established.
In spite of its growth, the business still remains a family-run operation, occupying primarily local staff.

The ANEMA staff incorporates a personal touch, pursuing the maximum satisfaction of our guests’ holiday. Today there are 55 studios and apartments, reception, tavern, fine dining restaurant, pool, pool bar, snack bar, club, children’s play center and a tennis court.

ANEMA by-the sea Hotel Apartments enjoys a plethora of clientele from all corners of the globe. The wholesome beauty of the island and its people are among the many virtues of this unique, verdant island. Many thanks to the our family, friends, colleagues and local KEK seminar group members for their ongoing support and to those who've dedicated many hours in researching the information & providing photos for this website. Special thanks to our friend George Miliotis and his friends who created the original ANEMA website, which serves as a basis for the revised editions.