Antiparos, is in the island group of Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, separated from the west coast of Paros by a strait of about 1½ miles. The island is within easy reach from Paros.
The island's seashore is 57 km (35 mi) long, but it's not big in population, with around 1,037 permanent residents. Most live in Antiparos Town, a village on the north coast. The town is also sometimes called Kastro, as it has a medieval castle dating to 1440 situated at the entrance to the town’s main square.
The town amenities are at close reach. The seafront has plenty of tavernas, cafes, and shops. From the seafront, a main road leads into the heart of the town, which features lovely Cycladic architecture and plenty of little side lanes to explore. The bulk of the town is pedestrianised, and it is here where you will find the island’s nightlife, restaurants and tavernas, bars, internet cafes, jewelry and gift shops and other.
The main attraction on the island is the famous cave. It was first discovered during the time of Alexander the Great, and throughout the centuries has attracted visits from a variety of royalty, politicians, and famous artists. The cave is about 90 meters deep, though not all of that is accessible to the public. The magnificent stalactites and stalagmites create a very mysterious and breathtaking atmosphere, and the visit is a must for anyone interested in viewing one of the spectacles of nature.
HOW TO GET TO ANTIPAROS
To get to the island, you must first arrive to Paros, either by plane or boat. Once in Paros, you have two ways to reach Antiparos. From Parikia the main port of Paros, you hop on a small passenger boat to Antiparos (30 minutes and costs around 3 Euros), or you take a bus or taxi to Pounda in the south of Paros. Pounda is about twenty minutes drive from Parikia. Once you get there, you take the car ferry (10 minutes) across to Antiparos. If you are driving, again you need to reach Pounda and then take the ferry across, the cost for both car and passengers is no more than 7 Euros.
Both the boat from the port of Paros and the ferry from Punta dock at the north end of Antiparos, in the only village, also called Antiparos.
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