An unspoiled paradise at the heart of the Aegean Sea
With its charming port, white-washed houses and picturesque pedestrian streets, Antiparos is
the kind of Greek island that people dream of. It is a small island that forms part of the
Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, and lies to the south west of the better known, more commercial
island of Paros, which is a ten minute boat ride away. The island is only 35 square kilometres,
but given its slightly elongated shape, it has nearly 60km of coastline, meaning there are lots of
beaches to be discovered.
The island has become a popular destination in recent years amongst those seeking
unspoiled, simple and beautiful holiday spots. It has remained largely undeveloped and has
only one town, sometimes referred to as Kastro, after its medieval castle. The town has plenty
of traditional Greek “tavernas” and cafes along the seafront where you can while away the
day people watching. Most of the town is pedestrian zoned with cobbled streets and plenty of
small shops waiting to be discovered.
There are numerous beaches, both sandy and pebbled, to be explored on the island, some of
which can be quite crowded in the summer months. However there are several smaller, harder to
reach beaches that ensure you can always find a spot that is a bit more private. Time away from
the beaches can be spent wandering through the town or exploring some of the more cultural
aspects, such as the stalactite cave for which the island is well known.
The island does not offer watersports actividies, however the nearby island of Paros is the
paradise of watersports. On Paros, one can find a wide range of activities including waterskiing,
snorkelling, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing.
