![]() ![]() Things to Do in Antiparos Antiparos Old TownĪrriving in Antiparos from the ferry you’ll land right in front of Antiparos’ stunning old town, called Antiparos Chora.Īntiparos’ Old Town is what Greek travel dreams are made of. If you’re travelling in summer it’s better to rent on Paros so that you can guarantee you’ll have something to drive. It’s also worth considering that there are fewer rental vehicles available in Antiparos, since it’s so much smaller. I heard from other travellers that it’s slightly cheaper to rent a scooter or car in Paros and take it to Antiparos on the ferry than it is to rent in Antiparos. If you’re comfortable driving I highly recommend this! That said, if you have your own car you’ll be able to cram more into your day and get to the more isolated spots in Antiparos. There’s also a bus that runs between Antiparos port, the Antiparos Cave, and a few of the further-flung beaches, so you’re still able to get out of the main town if you want to. Despite this, I still feel like I saw the island’s highlights.Īntiparos Chora is very walkable, and there are plenty of beaches within walking distance of the town. I was travelling Greece solo so didn’t have a vehicle (it’s too expensive if you don’t split costs with somebody!). If you’re only visiting Antiparos on a day trip from Paros you can get by absolutely fine without a car. If you suffer from motion sickness be prepared!Īnother option is to hop aboard one of the many Paros sightseeing boat trips that stop off at Antiparos. On the journey there it was fairly smooth but the ride back was very bumpy. Because of this, the boat is far smaller. The journey takes around 25 minutes and is for foot passengers only. The boat departs from Parikia port, and you’ll see the small boat that says “Antiparos” on the side, so it’s easy to identify. Tickets cost €7 each way, and you buy them on board the ferry in cash. If you’re staying in the town of Parikia on Paros it’ll be far more convenient to get the express ferry from Parikia to Antiparos, which runs less frequently ( check the timetable here). You purchase tickets once on board, and payment is cash-only. The journey from Pounta to Antiparos takes 7 minutes and tickets cost €2 per person each way for foot passengers, or €2 per scooter and €7 per car. You’re can also get a bus from Parikia to Pounta to catch this ferry.ĭepartures are very frequent and run almost every 20 minutes for most of the day. To do this, you’ll need to get the ferry from the port of Pounta, which is around 7.5km from Parikia and 18km from Naoussa. If you already have a rental car, scooter or ATV in Paros you can take it to Antiparos for your day trip (which is a great idea!). Is Antiparos a Party Island? Getting to Antiparos from Paros Antiparos from Pounta, Paros. ![]() Psst… Looking for more Greece travel guides? Check out my epic 3 days in Paros itinerary! Here’s everything you need to know to go on a wonderful day trip to Antiparos from Paros. ![]() Today, I’m going to help you to do the same. Wanting to know what all of the fuss was about, I decided to embark on a day trip to Antiparos from Paros during my stay. It makes sense that they would be attracted to the the quiet, unspoilt charm of the island. Tom Hanks owns a house here, and Matthew McConaughey has been known to visit. If you take a Paros to Antiparos day trip, you’ll soon realise that Antiparos feels like a sleepy island untouched by widespread development.Īntiparos was once a relatively unknown island but is now becoming more and more popular (yet still quiet and peaceful) with tourists and celebrities. You’ll find the tiny island of Antiparos right next to Paros, and the two islands are often associated with one another. If you make a purchase through them, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There is a good chance that this post contains affiliate links. ![]()
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