Seven days is the sweet spot for Antiparos — long enough to see everything the island has to offer, short enough to keep that feeling of an undiscovered secret. Here's how we'd plan it, based on years of welcoming guests and watching how they fall in love with the place.
This itinerary assumes you have a rental car or scooter from Day 2 onwards. You can rent both from shops near the harbour. For Day 1, the village and nearby beaches are easily walkable from our houses.
The Seven Days
Settle In & Explore the Village
Arrive, drop your bags, and walk to the village. The Hora of Antiparos is one of the best-preserved Cycladic villages in the Aegean — whitewashed houses with blue shutters, narrow lanes, bougainvillea everywhere. Spend the afternoon wandering. Have dinner at Klimataria — the first evening should be simple and perfect.
Evening: Walk the seafront at sunset, watch the ferry from Paros arrive, have a drink at one of the harbour bars.
Faneromeni Beach & the East Coast
Rent a scooter or car and head to Faneromeni Beach for a full beach day. It's only 3km from the village but feels like another world — long, quiet, and spectacularly beautiful. Arrive early for the best spot. Swim, read, sleep in the sun.
Afternoon: On the way back, stop at the small fishing hamlet of Agios Sotiros for a cold beer looking out over the sea.
Evening: Dinner at Captain Pipinos. Order whatever was caught that day.
Take the Ferry to Paros
The ferry from Antiparos to Pounda (Paros) takes 5 minutes, and ferries run roughly every hour. Spend the day exploring Paros: walk the marble streets of Parikia, visit the famous Panagia Ekatontapiliani (the Church of a Hundred Doors), and have lunch in Naoussa — one of the most beautiful harbour villages in the Cyclades.
Tip: The last ferry back from Pounda is around 9pm in summer — check the schedule that day to be safe.
Agios Georgios & Despotiko
Drive to the south of the island to Agios Georgios beach. In the morning, look for the small boat excursion to the island of Despotiko — an uninhabited island with spectacular ruins of an ancient sanctuary and a completely wild beach. It's one of the best half-days in the entire Cyclades.
Lunch: Back at Agios Georgios, the beach taverna serves excellent fresh fish and simple salads.
Evening: Drive back slowly, stopping at any viewpoint that catches your eye.
The Cave of Antiparos & the Countryside
Don't miss the Cave of Antiparos — one of the most impressive sea caves in Greece, with stalactites and stalagmites up to 45 million years old. It's located in the hills above the village and takes about 30–40 minutes to visit. The walk up through the pine trees is beautiful in itself.
Afternoon: Explore the interior of the island by car — head north on the dirt track through the hills for views of both Antiparos and Paros, with almost no other traffic.
Evening: Cook at the house. Buy fresh fish from the harbour kiosk, vegetables from the small market in the village, and cold wine. Some evenings are perfect for staying home.
Sifneikos & the North Coast
Spend the day discovering the less-visited beaches on the west and north coast. Sifneikos is the reward for a short hike, and you'll likely have it to yourself. Glyfa, further north, is reached by a dirt track and offers deep, clear water and complete solitude.
Pack a picnic — there are no facilities at these beaches. Bring plenty of water, fruit, bread, and cheese. And a good book.
Evening: Final dinner at Lolo's at the harbour. Toast to the island.
One Last Swim, Then Home
On your last morning, walk to Psaraliki beach (5 minutes from the harbour) for a final swim in calm, clear water. Have breakfast at the harbour café, watch the boats, and absorb the stillness before the ferry arrives.
Leave with a promise to come back.
Even 4–5 days in Antiparos is deeply satisfying. If you have less time, prioritise Day 1 (village), Day 2 (Faneromeni), Day 4 (Despotiko) and Day 5 (the Cave). You can skip the Paros day trip and still have a perfect holiday.