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Antiparos

Antiparos

Antiparos, Paros’ smaller sister island, is a whitewashed paradise of unique natural beauty and distinctive Cycladic charm. A more relaxed alternative to the cosmopolitan lifestyle of Paros, Antiparos has had its stylish boho flair, long before boho was in fashion. Despite its recent popularity as a jet-set destination, the island still retains its Greek island authenticity and charm.

Small and easy to explore, Antiparos is an ideal destination for a relaxing holiday with lots of swimming and unwinding on sandy beaches. The first things visitors see as they approach the harbour are the picturesque church of Agia Marina, the windmill, and a cluster of quaint village houses. Chora, the charming capital of Antiparos, is built around a 15th-century Venetian castle, epitomising traditional Cycladic architecture. With its stone-paved streets, whitewashed houses, colourful balconies, and of course the square of Agios Nikolaos – the meeting point of both locals and holidaymakers - Chora is a quintessential Cycladic settlement.

With a coastline of 57 kilometres, Antiparos boasts many heavenly beaches. The northwest side of the island is blessed with several golden sandy beaches with tranquil waters, while the southeastern part is lined with vertical crags and caves chiselled into the rocks by the turbulent sea and strong winds. Shallow or deep, rocky or sandy, organised or private, nude or family-friendly, Antiparos offers a great variety of stunning beaches. However, Sifneiko Beach (also known as Sunset Beach) stands out, since, as its name implies, it is the ideal beach to witness incredible sunsets!

Things to do:

  • Visit The Island Of Despotiko
    From Ai Yiorgis, take a boat to some of the nearby uninhabited islands with beautiful unspoiled beaches. Despotiko island is the most impressive one, due to its rocky moonscape and ancient ruins scattered around everywhere. Archaeological excavations on the island keep bringing amazing long-forgotten mysteries to light. Besides its archaeological importance, the island is also home to some beautiful beaches.
  • Visit the Cave of Antiparos
    Perched high above the sea, on the hill of Agios Ioannis, the Cave of Antiparos is both enchanting and also historically significant as various findings confirm that the cave has been known since the Stone Age. Furthermore, the 45 million-year-old, massive stalagmite at the entrance of the cave, also known as the ‘The Huge Central Column’, is the most ancient in Europe!
  • Take A Day Cruise
    Organised excursions lasting from a few hours to a whole day can take you to unexplored beaches and secret coves of Antiparos and its nearby islets. Adventurous visitors can even take a day-trip to the neighbouring islands of Paros, Naxos, Mykonos, and Santorini.
  • Wander Around Chora
    There is one main road in Antiparos Town lined with shops, restaurants and cute cafes to sip delicious greek coffee and local delicacies, while the numerous trendy boutiques selling clothing, beachwear, and jewellery are perfect for some shopping therapy.
  • Taste Local Specialities
    Like most Greek islands, Antiparos offers fantastic food and is especially famous for its fresh fish and delicious grilled octopus! Accompany these specialities with tsikoudia – the local equivalent to tsipouro – for an even more pleasing culinary experience.

 

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