| About Antiparos
Antiparos
To the west of Paros, just one nautical mile
from Pounda and 4.5 miles from the main port
of Paroikia, lies a jewel called Antiparos,
studded with golden sandy beaches and surrounded
by aquamarine sparkling waters.
Its picturesque harbour is
the lifeline of the island. The regular car
ferries
from Pounda run continuously all year, while
the caique for foot passengers from
Paroikia is a lovely way to travel in the
summer months. For more information contact
Paros
Port Authority Tel: 22840-21240. The town
is also called Antiparos, or Kastro, as it
surrounds
the site of a medieval castle.
Its main street is lined with
small shops, bars, tavernas and cafes - one
shows DVD films, others haveinternet connections.
There is a small museum and
library as well as the useful amenities of
post office, National and Emboriki bank branches,
a petrol station, bike and car hire outlets
and supermarkets. There are small hotels,
apartments
and rooms for rent as well as a camping site
and diving school.
How to get there?
Antiparos is connected to Paros through daily
boat crossings, from Paroikia and Pounta.
Via Pounta there is a local ferry service
(which takes about 8 minutes) approximately
every half hour. Paros Port Authorities: 0030-22840-21240
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