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Antiparos
Antiparos a trip to the myth...
The largest of the islands that adorn the narrow of Paros, Antiparos or Oliaros as it was otherwise known in ancient times, has gained worldwide fame thanks to its natural beauty and charm of the village and has evolved in recent years into a cosmopolitan resort.
His course of history is linked with that of Paros, and you can admire the archaeological findings of the area in the Archaeological Museum of Paros and the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens.
Antiparos or Castle
The only inhabited part of the island, with its quaint whitewashed alleys, the whitewashed houses decorated with flowers and what has survived from the Venetian Castle of 15th century will definately charm you.
In this small island is worth visiting the Castle, the Cave of Antiparos on the southeast side of the island with its magnificent stalactites and stalagmites, and the Churches of Our Lady, St. Marina, St. Parian in port, St. Anthony, St. John, Jesus Christ and of the patron St. Nicholas, which is in the Castle since 1783.
You will enjoy your dives in Sifneikos Gialos next to the Castle, on the beach of the camping, in Psaralyki, in Kato Psaralyki which is offered for water sports, in St. Spyridon and the stunning beach of Diplo.
If you want to go further away, you can swim in the beach of St.Georgios or in the beach of the village Soros.
To make up your energy, you may eat seafood at the picturesque tavernas and you should not miss the grilled octopus as Antiparos is one of the few "octopus-places" of the Cyclades.
Finally, do not miss the festivities in celebration of St. Marina at 17.07, St. Panteleimon at 7.27 and Virgin Mary at 08.09.
Where to stay?
Small quaint hotels, cozy guesthouses, modern rooms to let and the possibility of camping can meet the needs of your stay on the island.
How do we get there?
Mainly by ferry boat from Punta and Parikia, Paros.
However, during the summer months there is a connection by ferry from Piraeus and Thessaloniki.
Internal Transport
You can rent a bike, otherwise, yoy shall arrive at the Cave, at Soros and at St. George by bus.
Useful Numbers
Community of Antiparos: 22840-61218
Police: 22840-61202
First Aid: 22840-61219
Port Authorities: 22840-61485
Paros Port: 22840-21240
Επιμέλεια: Ελένη Μπεζιριάνογλου
