Antiparos

Antiparos is situated one nautical mile south-west of Paros. The two islands almost touch one another.

Antiparos is a tiny oblong-shaped island that measures 12.5 kilometres long and 5.5 kms wide. It has a population of 600 inhabitants, a surface area of 35 square kilometres and a coastal perimeter of 54 kms.
Kastro, the only village on the island, is both the main centre and port. It owes its name to its Venetian fortress.

The island is almost flat, with only a few little hills in the centre and to the west the land reaches a maximum height of 300 metres.
The landscape is still rather wild and varied there. On the east coast, facing Paros, it is flat with pretty little sandy beaches, whilst on the west coast there are sheer cliffs where superb inlets can be found.
Antiparos is surrounded by small islands some of which are accessible on foot and where the only inhabitants are hares and wild pigeons. The land is used as pastures by the country folk of the island. So in contrast to the other islands of the Cyclades, Antiparos has maintained somewhat of an agricultural vocation, with vineyards and olive and fig trees. Cereals are grown in the north and west of the island, and there are many goat herds.

It has not been affected by mass tourism despite the visit of Lionel Jospin and the presence of some beautiful residences with imitation windmills built by Athenians. Antiparos is a friendly island where people take time to live life to the full. Its inhabitants are warm and open and have managed to keep the tradition of Greek hospitality alive.
Hikers will appreciate being on an island so small they can walk from one side to another on any of the many trails running along the cliffs or set back from the coast.
There are inlets with crystalline waters, sandy beaches and restful scenery, making for refreshing and casual holidays.

From Parikia, the main port of Paros, a daily boat service is operated on traditional wooden boats called caïques.

From Punta, near Aliki, a fishing port located on the southern side of Paros, there is a ferry that regularly makes the trip for those with motor vehicles. A bus service links Parikia to Punta for the others.

-Trekking.
-Mountain bike riding.
-Visit to the cave of Antiparos.
-Excursion to Paros and on to Naxos.
-Horse-riding in Paros.
-Deep sea diving.
-Water sports.
-Kayak.
-Mini-cruises departing from Paros to Santorin, Délos/Mykonos and the Small Cyclades.

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