Antiparos Greece
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.
For the watersports enthusiasts amongst you there is plenty to keep you occupied here. The island offers a wide range of activities including waterskiing, snorkelling, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing. One of the top three windsurfing championships of the Professional Windsurfers Association has been held here every August since 1993.
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.
For the watersports enthusiasts amongst you there is plenty to keep you occupied here. The island offers a wide range of activities including waterskiing, snorkelling, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing. One of the top three windsurfing championships of the Professional Windsurfers Association has been held here every August since 1993.
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