Cyclades
Antiparos
Paros's quieter little sibling — with a famous stalactite cave and celebrity fans.
Getting around
Scooter friendly
Cost
€€€
In peak season
Moderate
Best months
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
From Athens
Ferry only
In pictures
Antiparos
Antiparos is a small island just a short ferry hop from Paros, and has long been a quieter, more bohemian alternative. It has a famous cave full of stalactites, good beaches, a charming main village, and an unlikely celebrity connection (Tom Hanks has a house here). More characterful than Paros, less intense than Mykonos — a good sweet spot.
How it scores
- Beaches
- Nightlife
- Food
- Culture
- Nature
- Family
- Accessibility
- Value for money
The catch
Small enough to exhaust in 3 days. Best combined with a stop on Paros.
Where it sits
Cyclades, Greece
Antiparos — frequently asked
- When is the best time to visit Antiparos? +
- The best months to visit Antiparos are May to October. It's busy but manageable in peak season, so even peak season is workable.
- How do you get to Antiparos from Athens? +
- Antiparos has no airport — you'll need to take a ferry from Piraeus or Rafina. Some travellers fly to a nearby island and ferry across.
- Is Antiparos good for couples? +
- Antiparos is one of the most romantic Greek islands — sunsets, candlelit tavernas, sea-view rooms.
- Is Antiparos good for families with kids? +
- Antiparos is a solid family option, though you'll want a car for the best beaches.
- Is Antiparos expensive? +
- Antiparos is affordable by Greek-island standards — value-for-money is on the weaker side, so set expectations.
- Do you need a car on Antiparos? +
- A scooter or ATV is the easiest way to get around Antiparos. Buses cover the main routes but a scooter unlocks the quiet beaches.
- What's the catch with Antiparos? +
- Small enough to exhaust in 3 days. Best combined with a stop on Paros.