The island of Antiparos is located southwest of Paros, from which is divided by a shallow and about 4 metres deep channel. Because it is so undeep the big ferries have to sail around Antiparos instead of in between Paros and Antiparos. The island covers an area of 35 square kilometres, and because of its long shape it has 57 kilometres of beautiful coasts.

When we arrived on Antiparos for the first time we were there for a daytrip, but as soon as we sat down we both had the same feeling of 'we are home'. Eversince that day it has been on our menu when we go islandhopping in Greece. A holiday just wouldn't be complete without it, so I have to go there at least once, but preferably twice a year (or more!). For a while it had become my favourite island of all the Cyclades. We went to Antiparos every year and met with our friends Simon and Clare and their kids, to relax and to eat.

There's a restaurant situated on both sides of the main road, called Taverne Yorgis, that's just fabulous. The food is always tasty and the daughter and son (Garifalia and Bennos) that work outside on the terrace ar super: fast, friendly and funny. We always look forward to seeing them and their parents, but we don't look forward to the extra kilo's we always gain, haha. You will have no problems finding it. There are chairs and tables on both sides of the road and it's always busy. Once you have eaten there you won't find the need to eat anywhere else. At least: we don't.

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For the people that want to visit the island of Antiparos and would like to reserve a room ahead. There is some choice of accommodation on the island, but sometimes. especially in the high season, it is better to be safe and book something ahead if you see something that you really like. There are no large ferries visiting the island of Antiparos, so don't expect a large number of hotel owners with(or any at all) to be present as the small boats arrive on the island (unless of course you have made a reservation).

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Built in the Cycladic style of white-washed walls and blue shutters, Oliaros Seaside Lodge is steps from the beach in Agios Georgios. The bright and airy accommodation overlooks the bay of Despotiko Island from its balcony. Fitted with Cocomat mattresses, hand-crafted furnishings and stone flooring, the air-conditioned guestrooms include a safe, satellite TV, fridge and coffee-tea-facilities. The bathroom is stocked with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some have a kitchenette and are split level. Each morning guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast which is served outdoors or in the privacy of your room. BBQ facilities are also available for use. Oliaros Seaside Lodge provides free Wi-Fi in public areas and parking onsite. The main port of Antiparos is at a distance of 11.5 km.

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Located 300 metres from the port of Antiparos, Theologos Beach offers a garden, sun terrace and studios with a balcony overlooking the sea. It is 10 metres from the nearest beach and the centre of Antiparos. All air-conditioned studios include a TV and kitchenette with electric kettle and fridge. The bathroom comes with a hairdryer and shower. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout. Theologos Beach is 500 metres from the Venetian Castle and 7 km from the Cave of Antiparos.

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In the evening the lamps on Paros and the small ferry that's sailing between Pounta (on Paros) and Antiparos make it feel like something out of a science-fiction movie. The honesty, sincerety and friendliness of the people that live there move me every time I go back. We found an apartment on a spot right on the beach with no road in front (so only the birds, the sea, the beach and the silence) with an extremely nice lady called Lillian, who rents studios, apartments and rooms at a good price (cheap!!). It's called Mike's Place and she has the best views in Antiparos village. If you are on the ground floor you have a terrace in the garden and if you are on the first floor you have a balcony, and a big table where you can have breakfast, or just a drink. You can also go and sit on the pier in front of the house and be in the middle of the sea. It's very likely I'll be your neighbour, because this is a place I return to almost every year. :). Quiet, comfortable and close to everything (the beaches, the restaurants, the supermarkets, te bakery, the ferries). People return to this place year after year (like me, I have been here so many times, but I often meet people that come to Mike's Place every year longer than me - and for a good reason!).

Tel: 0030 22840 61217 Mobile: 0030 6932420307 - Send an e-mail to Mike's Place in Antiparos Town
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In the south of the island, about 10 kilometers away from the Antiparos Town, in the cozy village of Agios Georgios, you can find the Dolphin Apartments. It is a small complex with 7 apartments that are divided over three buildings. The apartments offer space for 2 to 5 people depending on the apartment. All apartments have a kitchen, airconditioning, bathroom, umbrella's, parking, and they all have a seaview. Agios Georgios has a beautiful large sandbeach on which you can sometimes find the rare beachlily. On the other side of the village there are coves with many other small beaches where you can find a beach of your own. Opposite Agios Georgios you can see two islands of which Despotiko is the largest. In the distance you can see several other islands including Folegandros, Sifnos and Sikinos. On Despotiko island excavations have taken place and an ancient sanctuary has been found. From Agios Georgios there are boattrips to this uninhabited island of Despotiko. The village of Agios Georgios offers peace and quiet and there are a couple of very nice beachfront taverna's. There is as good as no traffic, and the beach leading into the water is shallow, so a perfect and safe place for small children as well. The name of the owner is Magda and she is a superhost with a big heart and a big smile, always ready to answer your questions or give you help if you need it! For 2009 Dolpin Antiparos has special offers in the months May, June, Juli and September. Take a look at them click here. You can call the Dolphin Apartments at these numbers:

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Magda of the Dolphin Apartments is a specialist for arranging a carefree wedding on the island of Antiparos. What could be more romantic than a Greek island wedding? If you are looking for a small traditional island, for your romantic wedding - or to renew your marriage vows - Antiparos is the place for you. Hotel Dolphin looks forward to assisting you in planning, coordinating and arranging your wedding ceremony. We can help you to select the services of your preference, to organize the accommodation for you and for your wedding party, and handle all the legal and paperwork requirements.

The Hotel Dolphin St Georgio offers you unforgettable week-long organized walking and activity holidays with impressive experiences. We will help you experience the island and its people, the way they live and work. We will take you walking to remote beaches. We can take you fishing, show you how mountain honey is collected and how the local cheese is still made by the shepherd in his hut on the mountain.
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Roccos Studios in Antiparos Town is situated in the port of Antiparos town at a distance of 100 meters from the main street with the restaurants and the shops. Roccos Studios is a recently renovated small complex with 10 studios and apartments (1 or 2 rooms for 2-4 people) overlooking the island of Paros. It is also a good option if you are looking for an economical place to stay in Antiparos Town. For the year 2007 and for the low season special offers from 25 euros per day for 2 people.

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Family relaxing holidays, in a beautifull garden, in front of the sea with panoramic view of Paros-Antiparos canal. Close to Antiparos town, in 6500m2 garden,exactly in front of the sea and 30m far from the sandy beach of Glyfa, is a complex of 5 houses.
It has:
. 3 apts of three rooms. Each one has two bedrooms, one w/c with shower, fully equipped kitchen, dining room with a sofa bed for one person. Each one can accommodate 4-5 persons.
. 1 apt of three rooms, which has two bedrooms, one with double bed and one with two single beds, one w/c with shower, fully equipped kitchen, dining room with a sofa bed. It can accommodate 4-5 persons.
In the lower level of this apt (5 steps down), there is another apt with two bedrooms, one w/c with shower, fully equipped kitchen, dining room with a sofa bed. This also can accommodate 4-5persons.
. 1 apt. with two rooms, one bedroom with a double bed, one w/c with shower, fully equipped kitchen dining room with 2 sofa beds. It can accommodate 4 persons.
All apartments have a/c, t/v, hair dryer, Iron & ironing board, large veranda with sea view, parking & BBQ.

Housekeeping every three days cleaning and changing linen.
Distance to Port-Antiparos town 3,5km, Paros Airport 7,5km, Paros port 7,5km, Beach: 30m

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The land in the north is flat and fertile while small hills, with Profitis Helias (300m.) being the highest. The western coasts of the island are smooth and sandy, while the east ones are rough with small bays. The island is surrounded by a a lot of smaller islands. In the north there are Kavouras, Diplo and the rocks Kokkinos Tourlos and Mavros Tourlos. In the northern entrance of the channel there is Rematonisi (owned by Goulandri, with a beautiful house, palmtrees and beaches on it) and Saliagas with the lighthouse and the remains of a prehistoric settlement. Southwest we can find the biggest one, Despotiko, and a little further more Strogilo. All these islands except Rematonisi, are uninhabited and some of them are used as pastureland. On Despotiko a number of Early Cycladic tombs were excavated in the 19th and 20th century, and isolated remains of a Doric architecture were found in 1958. Systematic excavations now focus on the site Mantra, where a large building of the Classical period has been partially uncovered.Archaeological work has documented occupation from the Early Bronze Age through Roman times.

See the majestic sea caves of Antiparos, make the walk up the hill to the sanctuary and the rest of the excavations on deserted Despotico island and then be dropped off at your own private beach, wonder around the island and feel like Robinson Cruso렦or a couple of hours. Captain Marianos and his wooden boat the Sargos 1 can be found in the village of Agios Georgios, in the Antiparos, next to the three sea front tavernas. Marianos will take you anywhere you want and he will galantly help you to get off and on the boat. You tell him when you want to be picked up and he is there in time! This excursion is quite different from all the other (commercial) boat excursions you will find, really extra ordinairy, I would say: a must. It will be a day that you will always remember and treasure. Marianos is friendly and strong, his traditional wooden boat is fast, and the sea caves and island of Despotico are unforgettable. In high season he has a time schedule that is fixed (I think) leaving at 10.30 in the morning when the bus from Antiparos Town gets there. On other times you can call him at 0031 6973 794876.

There is more to Antiparos than the village and the cave. Unfortunately, most tourists never discover this, and so miss out on a great experience. In my opinion no stay in Antiparos is complete without a visit to St Georgios, 12 km from the port, lunch at Captain Pipinos at the water's edge, and a boat trip with Captain SARGOS.

Captain SARGOS with his fast-going boat SARGOS can offer you an unforgettable trip, taking in a visit to the archeological site on Despotico, the cave of the Epitaphios ,which is such a tight fit for the boat you are sure it cannot possibly get through ,where you can swim from the boat, and then the Captain will leave you on a beautiful sandy beach on the deserted island of Despotico and return to get you at an agreed time. The boat trip takes around 2 hours, not counting time spent on the beach. You can call the Captain on +30 9673 79 48 76 or just turn up at St Georgios. You will find him on the boat or in the taverna. You cannot miss him, he is the one with the bandana round his head, looking like a pirate!

During High Season, the boat departs at 11 am and then every 2 hours until quite late. During Low Season, ie April, May, September and October, trips run on demand.

Vigdis is also a tourist guide on the island of Antiparos and can prepare a special package of accommodation and activities to suit you and your needs and wishes. It is called "Taylor Made Alternative Antiparos" and you can think of things like picnics on faraway beaches (by boat or on foot), trips to other islands, deep sea fishing and lots of other things.
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There is a boat rental on Antiparos island that rents out different kinds of boats. For some you need a boat driving licence and these boats can be delivered also to other islands. There are also boats (the smaller ones) that you can rent and for which you don't need a special licence. Most of these boats are new (2010).

Tel: 0030-6980071300 / 0030-6948466648 - Send an e-mail to the Antiparos Rent a Boat

This holiday house is in Soros, about 400m from the beach, with wonderful views towards Paros, Naxos and Ios. It is 100m2 with a garden of 2300 m2. The house is suitable for a family or for a group of friends. There are 3 bedrooms for 5 people and the price is absolutely reasonable compared to some of the outrageous prices you will find if you want to rent a house in the Cyclades (100 euro a day in June and Juli and 150 euro a day in August).

Soros beach is the best beach on Antiparos, with two great tavernas. It is only 1 km to Apantima and the restaurant Still Waters. St Georgios with its wonderful tavernas is 1 km in the other direction. On Soros Beach there is also a part where there is room for the naturists. It is a very quiet place with no noise from bars etcetera. Amenities like supermarkets and an ATM machine you find in Antiparos Town. Although Antiparos is not such a very large island I recommend to rent a car or a bike when you stay in Soros. People stay here to get a piece of the authentic unspoilt island life.
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Antiparos can be easily reached from Rafina (near Athens) or from Piraeus, where there are daily ferries going to the Cycladic islands. The journey to Paros takes about four to five hours, depending on the speed of the boat you take and the schedule it follows. After that you hop on the small ferry to Antiparos (30 minutes), or take a taxi to Pounda in the south of Paros, and take the car ferry there (10 minutes). On the airport of Athens there are regulair busses going to Rafina, and you don't have to drive through Athens itself. Off course you can also take a taxi. The ride takes about half an hour. It's also possible to fly to the island of Mykonos. From there it's only one and a half hours by ferry.