Antiparos town, known as the Chora, is the island’s whitewashed heart, set right by the port. A lively pedestrian main street runs up from the waterfront, lined with cafes, tavernas, shops and bars, shaded by trees and bright with flowers. At its centre stands the great sight of the town, a medieval Venetian castle, a … Read more
The Cave of Antiparos is the island’s greatest natural wonder and one of the oldest and most famous caves in Greece. It lies deep in the hill of Agios Ioannis, in the south of the island, reached by road and then a long stairway descending steeply into the earth. Inside opens a vast chamber hung … Read more
Antiparos is small, but it offers more than its size suggests, from sandy beaches to a famous cave. Visitors swim in clear, shallow bays, descend the great stalactite cave in the south, wander the whitewashed town and its Venetian castle, and sail to the ancient sanctuary on the islet of Despotiko. Water sports, walking, sunsets … Read more
Antiparos is ringed with calm, sandy beaches and clear, shallow turquoise water, a big part of its appeal. Close to the town lie the two sheltered bays of Psaraliki, shaded by tamarisk trees and safe for children. Further out are the golden sands of Soros, the sunset beach of Sifneiko, the tavernas and boats of … Read more
Antiparos is a small Cycladic island reached only by sea, as it has no airport of its own. The usual route is the short ferry from Pounta, on the west coast of neighbouring Paros, a crossing of about ten minutes that carries cars as well as foot passengers. In summer, small passenger boats also run … Read more