Antiparos
Travel information about Antiparos near Paros in the Cyclades Islands of Greece from the Greece Travel Secrets website.
Antiparos is the kind of special little retreat that is
off-the-radar for most tourists but is known and loved by a select few,
including the celebrities who come here to get away from it all. It does get
busy in high season but still manages to retain a low-key friendliness.
One of those celebrities is Tom Hanks, who has a holiday home here. In 2019 he was awarded honorary Greek citizenship for his charitable work and philhellenism.
Getting to Antiparos
Flights to Antiparos
Antiparos does not have an airport so you need to fly to
Paros and take a ferry.
Ferries to Antiparos
In summer there are numerous ferries every day between Paros
and Antiparos. If you're staying on Paros and just want to see what Antiparos
is like then there are also many day-trip options, though many of them focus on
the beaches so check the itinerary before booking to make sure you get what you
want.
Ferries in Greece
Ferries in Greece has an excellent and very thorough website where, in addition to checking ferry schedules and times, you can also book tickets and get lots of useful information about travelling by ferry in Greece.
What to Do on
Antiparos
There is not a lot to do on Antiparos, which is part of its
charm. You can hang out in the small but lively main town, do a bit of hiking,
spend time on the beaches or visit the island's main attraction, the Cave of
Antiparos.
The Cave of Antiparos
A cave is a cave, but the large main chamber here is
impressive if you like visiting caves. There's a small admission fee and the
cave is only open usually from about May to September. If you're staying in the
main town you can take a bus to the cave. One thing to be aware of is that it
is deep underground, with about 400 steps down into it… so you have to be fit
enough to climb those 400 steps back out again.
Antiparos
The main town and port is where most people stay and is the
only place on the island where you'll find the main facilities, like banks,
grocery stores, post office, travel agents, car hire, bike hire and a good
choice of places to eat and drink.
Local Transport
There is a local bus service in the summer and this takes
people either to the Cave of Antiparos, in the south of the island, or along
the east coast road to drop people at the beaches. Other options include car
hire or renting a scooter or a bike, depending on your needs and all available
in the main town.
Where to Stay on
Antiparos
Most accommodation is located in the port and main town of
the island, which is also called Antiparos, although there are some other
places to stay dotted around the island.
Our Pick of Greek Islands Guides
Other Cyclades pages
Travel information about the Cyclades group of Greek islands including Mykonos, Santorini (Thira), Naxos, Paros, Delos, Tinos, Siros, Milos, Amorgos.
You can get from Mykonos to Santorini, and of course from Santorini to Mykonos, by ferry, by plane (sort-of) or even by helicopter.
The island of Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades and on this page you can see information about flights and ferries to Naxos.
Greece Travel Secrets picks the best time to visit Naxos, with a monthly summary of the weather, plus hotel prices and special events to help plan a visit.
Greece Travel Secrets picks some of the best things to do on Naxos in the Cyclades, including discovering the beaches, villages, and ancient ruins.
The island of Tinos in the Cyclades has several daily ferry connections from Rafina on the Greek mainland and is most famous for the Feast of the Assumption.
Syros is in the Cyclades islands, with Ermoupoli as its main town and some good beaches, described here on the Greece Travel Secrets website.
Surrounded by bigger and better-known Cyclades islands such as Ios, Naxos and Santorini, Sikinos is a delightfully untouristy island.
Sifnos is one of the smaller islands in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea.
Serifos is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea, a rugged and mountainous island with a small population.
The island of Paros in the Cyclades is famous for its marble, and on this page you can also see information about flights and ferries to Paros.
The island of Milos in the Cyclades in Greece is noted for its museums and beaches, and read about flights and ferries to Milos.
Kythnos is a small island in the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, with easy access from Athens and popular with Athenians on summer weekends.
Kimolos is in the Cyclades islands of Greece, close to Milos.
Kea is in the Cyclades group of Greek islands and this page from Greece Travel Secrets shows how to get there by ferry and what to do when you've arrived.
The island of Ios in the Cyclades group of islands in Greece is noted for its nightlife in summer, as well as its beaches, churches and the grave of Homer.
Travel information from Greece Travel Secrets about Folegandros in the southern Cyclades, close to Sikinos, with flight and ferry information.
The island of Delos in the Cyclades islands is a unique archaeological site, taking up the whole island, and a popular day trip from nearby Mykonos.
The island of Andros in the Cyclades has fast ferries from Rafina. There are some good beaches and the main town has two interesting museums.
Travel advice and information on Anafi in the Greek Cyclades islands with good beaches, walking, accommodation, tavernas.
Travel advice and information on Amorgos in the Cyclades, a dramatic and growing holiday destination with ferries from Athens and other Greek islands
This is the first travel guide to Schinoussa and Iraklia, two tiny islands in the Cyclades, published by Real Greek Experiences.
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