The Municipal Bus Station is located at the port, opposite Agia Marina square.

Itineraries:

1. Port – Cave
2. Port – Beaches: Panagia, Glyfa, Apantima, Soros, Agios Georgios

The itineraries vary, depending on season.

Tickets

Tickets cost 1.60 euros and you can purchase them in the bus.

Due to the constant danger of pirate raids, the architecture of several islands of the Cyclades became defensive. The settlements were built on natural or fortified positions around a castle, or the entire village squeezed into a narrow and fortified space. The Venetians and the Genoese played a key role in all this because of their systematic effort to fortify their conquered lands in the second half of the 15th and early 16th centuries.

Despotiko is the small island west of Antiparos. It is an unspoiled place; a sacred island of ancient glory and worship. The Temple of Apollo and Artemis, which once attracted many believers, are a popular visiting sight for the admirers of the ancient Greek beauty and culture. The view of the two temples under the sun of the Cyclades, beside the turquoise waters, is definitely a breathtaking sight.

Access

By private yacht or by tourist boat from the port of Agios Georgios (daily and frequent itineraries).

The chapel of Agia Marina welcomes you to the island of Antiparos. It is located next to the old windmill and has always been a landmark of the port of Antiparos. It holds a special place in the hearts of the locals, who honor Saint Marina with a three day celebration. Festivities start on July 15 and end on July 17.

As its name indicates, the little church of Ai Giannis is located at the entrance of the Cave of Antiparos. It has given its name to the entire location, which is named ‘vounali tou Ai Gianni’ (=hillock of Ai Giannis) or ‘Agiogiannitiko vouno’ (=mountain of Ai Giannis). It connects internally with the smaller and older (350 years old) chapel of Zoodohos Pigi.

On the highest peak of the island, at an altitude of 308 meters, you can find the chapel of Profitis Ilias (=Prophet Elijah). Due to its location, it offers a panoramic view of the island and depending on the atmosphere and visibility, you might be able to see many of the neighboring islands.

The Municipal Lending Library is housed at the Citizen’s Service Center (KEΠ). It is a place full of literary treasures and rare books. The Municipal Lending Library includes1,450 books of its own collection, but the collection has also been enriched by the addition of the book collection of writer George Roussos. The 2,316 remarkable books which were added, many of which are rare, can be used for a simple read or research.

Open hours

• Monday - Friday: 09:00-13:00
• Friday: 09:00-13:00 & 16:00-18:00

The Cave of Antiparos is one of the most beautiful and important in the world. Apart from its natural beauty it is also inextricably linked with the history of the place. It is of great archaeological interest because of the findings of the Stone Age that were discovered inside. The engraved inscriptions that "decorate" the cave provide us with an inexhaustible source of narratives and legends. They function as a guestbook whose first page was written hundreds of years before the birth of Christ.

The picturesque village of Antiparos combines all the elements of the Cycladic architecture: White houses with blue doors and windows and impressive bougainvillea in their gardens or decorating the port and the castle as well as the pebblestone streets. All shops, taverns and cafeterias can be found on the main street.

For further details you can visit the website of the municipality, here.