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  1. That sounds absolutely beautiful. I have never been to Greece and I’m dying to visit. I’m just a little reluctant because of the health system….I would be afraid of getting caught (soon to be transplant recipient). But Ill definitely look into it

  2. Glad you liked it! I shared the same opinion with you. My husband and I went on Paros and Antiparos for our 1st wedding anniversary and I must say that we liked Antiparos a bit more 🙂

  3. Oh my, I am currently traveling the world for a year (or so) and Greece is definitely on my list! Thanks for this info, sounds like my kind of place@

  4. Oh my gosh, this island looks gorgeous! I can’t wait to finally make it out to southern Europe and go island-hopping in the Mediterranean. Definitely a dream vacation. Antiparos is officially on the list! Cheers! 🙂

  5. George Clooney bought a villa in Lake Como and tons of people flock now to the area. Tom Hanks bought property on the island and it is still quiet. That is good! This is how I liked places: non-crowded, with a good vibe and friendly locals. I am sure I would love Antiparos. And, it looks gorgeous!

  6. Antiparos is so incredibly beautiful!!!! I’ve only been to Santorini and I’m dying to visit Greece again and explore more cities. Your pictures are so colorful and beautiful Jen! We should take a trip back to Greece together!

  7. I spent two summers in Greece 1975/76 best time ever. Visited Antiparos several times and used to play backgammon or Tavli as it’s known in Greece, in what passes for a village square at the end of the main road from the ferry landing . Loved the shallow beach to the right when the ferry pulls in where the water was so warm and you could lay in it reading a book 30 yards out that wouldn’t cover your face.Doesn’t sound like it’s changed a great deal. Took my wife years later she loved it.All pre Paros/Mykonos/Santorini and Skiathos airports.

  8. I went to Antiparos in 1976 with a group of friends who were university students.The 6 of us had the best time ever.
    We were in a hostel in Athens and we asked the manager for the name of a small island we could go to. She said she would let us know. A few days later she told us about Antiparos. She didn’t tell everyone about it because she went there and didn’t want to tell rowdy students about it.
    The residents were very friendly and made us feel like family. We were taught to sprinkle salt on our watermelon and we had the best rice pudding. Breaking dishes was a lot of fun. Beaches were incredible, including the nude beach.
    I look forward to coming back. We stayed at the hotel just to the right of the pier.

  9. I am planning a 2 week trip for our 30 anniversary in September. Are there any apartments you can recommend near the port.

    1. I wish I did Joe, I stayed with a friend. The main port area is really nice though (busiest part) and the whole island can be traversed easily so even if you stay a little outside the center transport is easy. Have a wonderful time and happy anniversary!

  10. Nice article, Jen, but not entirely accurate. Tom Hanks blazed the trail for a never-ending succession of celebs who flock to the island every summer. Villas are sprouting like mushrooms and the whole nature of the island is shifting in the Mykonos direction, with expensive boutiques, trendy bars and restaurants serving international food. In August (best avoided) the island is absolutely packed with tourists and negotiating the main street in the evening is like queuing for a concert. And you’re wrong about nude bathing – it’s officially allowed only at the Camping Beach. At most of the other beaches it’s strictly forbidden, and even on the Camping Beach, you’ll see precious few nudists in July and August. And even fewer hippies. I’m afraid Antiparos lost its reputation as a ‘hippie island’ many years ago.

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