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All About Antiparos.

Find below the answers to frequently asked questions about Antiparos Island.

Throughout the year there are ferries from the port of Pounda which make the short crossing every hour or so, at a cost of around 1 Euro per person. These ferries also carry cars and other vehicles. During the summer months there is also a regular passenger ferry service from the port in Parikia. But with both services be sure to check timetables as they frequently change depending upon demand.
There is a small first aid centre and a pharmacy on the island, but generally speaking medical treatment for more serious ailments is to be found on Paros.
With 57 km of shoreline, Antiparos boasts an abundant selection of both popular beaches and many, quiet peaceful beaches and swimming coves. Generally speaking, the further you are from Antiparos town, the quieter the beaches are likely to be.

Officially only on the beach just to the right of the camping but in reality as long as there are no families around, or black clad old ladies, nudism is generally tolerated in more remote areas.

It depends on what you are looking for. Obviously the summer months are busiest so if peace and solitude are the main requirements for your stay, then July and August are to be avoided.The weather is normally good from the beginning of May through to the middle of October with average sea temperatures ranging from 18c in May and October to 24c in July and August.

Erm. Well not much actually. It’s a time for quiet reflection and thick woolen pullovers. Apparently knitting is a popular pastime.

Not actually on Antiparos itself, but only a short ferry trip away, is one of the best regarded schools for wind and kite surfing in the whole of Greece. Scuba Diving is also offered.

The annual organised swim across the channel from Pounta on Paros takes place at the end of August each year when hundreds compete to be the first to cross the 1.6km distance across the channel to Antiparos.

During the summer months especially, there are numerous exhibitions by local and international artists. For those interested in a more hedonistic form of culture, in previous years Antiparos has played host to a number of rock music festivals.

A number of companies offer guided walking holidays with various attended activities. Alternatively you could just strike out on your own. With a good map of course.

There are a few places on the seafront that rent bicycles for touring the island. Always make sure the bicycle you rent is in a good state before you leave.

There are numerous car and bike rental agencies around the port and along the seafront. You will need your driving license but leave a copy rather than the document itself with the rental agency. Check the details of any insurance you take out to avoid any nasty shocks should you have an accident and make sure of the condition, (ie scratches and other damages) of the car before you leave. Always wear seatbelts / helmets and never drink and drive.

If you are happy with the service you have received, in coffee shops, restaurants and bars it’s usual to leave a tip of around 10%. Sometimes on a menu you may find a note saying that service at 13% is included. It’s not, at least not in the generally accepted sense. This is a throwback to the 80’s when service staff were supposed to receive, (but rarely did), this amount as their pay. Even then not a tip as such.