Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Antiparos lies dreamily offshore from Paros. As soon as your ferry docks, you feel a dis-
tinct slowing down in the pace of things. The main village and port (also called Antipar-
os) are relaxed. There's a touristy gloss around the waterfront and main streets, but the
village runs deep inland to quiet squares and alleyways giving way suddenly to open
fields.
The rest of the island runs to the south of the main settlement through quiet coun-
tryside. There are several decent beaches, especially at Glyfa and Soros on the east coast.
Sights & Activities
Castle of Antiparos
FORT
From the top of the pedestrianised main street, head for the distinctive, giant plane tree of
Plateia Agios Nikolaou. From here, a narrow lane leads to the intriguing remnants of the
Venetian Castle of Antiparos, entered through an archway. The castle dates from the 13th
to the 16th centuries. The surrounding wall boasts external quirky staircases and bal-
conies while the remains of the central keep is crowned by a stone water tower and
clasped round by gnomic churches. There's a small
Folk Museum
here also.
Cave of Antiparos
CAVE
(admission €3.60; 10.45am-3.45pm summer)
About 8km south of the port, this atmo-
spheric cave remains impressive despite much looting of stalactites and stalagmites in the
past. Descending the 400-plus steps into the cave can be a dank and gloomy affair. Fol-
low the coast road south until you reach a signed turn-off into the hills. From the port
there are hourly buses to the cave (one way €1.60).
Blue Island Divers
DIVING
( 6983159452, 22840 61767;
www.blueisland-divers.gr
)
Halfway up the main street is a
diving and beach gear shop where you can get information about Blue Island Divers and
its wide range of dive options. A four-day PADI open-water course is €395 and a 'dis-
cover scuba-diving' course is €50. Trips can be tailored to suit individual wishes.
Tours
MS Alexandros
SIGHTSEEING TOURS
