Travel guide Antiparos
How to travel comfortably to Antiparos
The island of Antiparos is located in the Mediterranean Sea in the Aegean Sea, in the middle of the Cyclades island group. You can easily reach your holiday home on Antiparos from Germany by plane. From the airport on the neighboring island of
Paros, you can get to your accommodation with a rental car or by bus and ferry. For those arriving by car, use a ferry from Piraeus to cross from the mainland.
The holiday weather in the Cyclades
A pleasant Mediterranean climate awaits you in the
Cyclades. Summers are hot and dry, and winters are mild with moderate rain. The best time to travel for a
beach holiday on Antiparos is from May to October. During this time, the water is ideal for swimming and diving with temperatures above 23 °C.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine - delicious and healthy
Greek cuisine is known for its tasty and healthy Mediterranean ingredients. High-quality olive oil is used in the preparation of almost all dishes. Enjoy fresh fish and seafood served with salads, rice, and beans. As a starter, taverns often serve white bread, which can be lightly toasted and rubbed with a marinade of oil, herbs, and garlic. Lamb or goat meat is grilled crispy or baked in a kind of stew in the oven. The national dish is Moussaka, a hearty casserole with eggplants, minced meat, and a béchamel sauce topping. Would you like to cook for several people in your holiday home on Antiparos and traditionally entertain your guests? Supermarkets offer a good selection of fruits, vegetables, and other groceries. To buy fresh fish, you should get up early and visit the appropriate shops or the harbor first. Here, the catch of the previous night is offered in the morning hours and comes directly from the net to your kitchen.
How to have an exciting family holiday by the sea
Holiday apartments on Antiparos are ideal for a family holiday with children. Book accommodation
with a pool in Antiparos. Separate bedrooms for parents and children and a kitchen where you can prepare breakfast and small snacks offer you good comfort. From this domicile, you can start exploring the island and the beach. Children are happy with some sand, shells, and interesting discoveries in the water. Underwater, you can observe fish, snails, and shrimp. Antiparos is not very developed for tourism and therefore offers an oasis of peace with beautiful beaches and lots of nature. If that becomes too boring at some point, you can take a boat tour along the coast or visit the larger neighboring island of Paros.
These interesting sights Antiparos has to offer
Antiparos is considered an insider tip for trips to Greece. The small island is an ideal destination for people who love nature and tranquility. Nevertheless, there is no shortage of sights. The main town of the island scores with a wonderful old town, where there are numerous traditional houses to admire. In the alleys, the white of the regularly freshly whitewashed walls shines in the sun and forms a beautiful contrast to the blue shutters and doors. Near the harbor, you can visit the Orthodox Church of Agia Marina. Not far from there is a historic windmill built in the Ionian style. The Kastro Castle, dating back to the 15th century, is located on a hill near the town. The most interesting attraction on Antiparos is the large stalactite cave Spilion Agiou Ioánnou. It is located in the middle of the island and can be reached by bus or rental car. If you like to go boating, tours to the neighboring islands are recommended. Take a day trip to
Naxos or
Milos to visit the ancient excavation sites there. If you prefer to be active, you can rent a boat for fishing or diving. Fishing licenses for a few days can be obtained for a small price at the local office or at the harbor.