Antiparos and Paros are close Cycladic neighbours, split by a narrow channel and joined by a ferry that takes only about ten minutes. They share the same sea and light, yet they feel very different. Paros is large and lively, with multiple towns, an airport and a wide choice of hotels, restaurants and nightlife. Antiparos … Read more
Sifneiko beach, also called Sunset beach, lies on the west coast of Antiparos, a short walk from the town. Its sandy shore and clear, shallow water make it an easy swim, and its open western horizon makes it the island’s finest place to watch the sun go down. The beach takes its name from Sifnos, … Read more
The best time to visit Antiparos is the warm half of the year, from late spring to early autumn. Summer brings hot, dry, sunny days, a warm sea and the island at its liveliest. Late spring and early autumn trade a little of that heat for thinner crowds, lower prices and a gentler pace. Winter … Read more
Antiparos is small, but a rented vehicle opens up the whole island. Public transport runs to a single bus line, and taxis are few, so wheels of your own make the beaches, the cave and the far southwest easy to reach. Rental firms at and near the port hire out cars, scooters, quad bikes, buggies … Read more
Antiparos is a small Cycladic island, yet it eats far above its size. A good spread of tavernas and restaurants gathers in the whitewashed town and at the waterfront of Agios Georgios in the southwest. The car-free main street fills with tables among the bougainvillea. The kitchens turn out fresh fish, grilled meats and classic … Read more
Where to stay on Antiparos depends on what you want, but most visitors base themselves in or near the town, the Chora, the island’s hub. Staying in the town puts you within walking distance of the port, the shops, tavernas and bars of the main street, and the nearest beaches of Psaraliki and Sifneiko. It … Read more
Nightlife on Antiparos is relaxed and stylish rather than wild, centred almost entirely on the town, or Chora. After dark, the whitewashed pedestrian main street and its little squares fill with people out to dine and drink, and a scattering of bars, cafes and lounges keep going late into the summer nights. The mood is … Read more
Agios Georgios rests on the southwest coast of Antiparos, a small settlement of tavernas and rooms strung along a shore of sandy coves and clear, calm water. It looks across a narrow channel to the uninhabited islet of Despotiko, and it is the main departure point for small boats crossing to the beaches and the … Read more
Soros is one of the largest and most popular beaches on the Cycladic island of Antiparos, a broad curving bay of golden sand on the south coast. It has clear, shallow water that shelves gently, making it a fine family beach, and it is organised with sunbeds, umbrellas, a beach bar and tavernas, with water … Read more
Psaraliki Beach sits a short walk south of Antiparos town on the Cycladic island of Antiparos. It is not one bay but two, lying side by side along the same stretch of soft sand. The first bay, nearer the town, is organised with sunbeds, umbrellas and a beach bar. Tamarisk trees rise behind it, offering … Read more