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  Antiparos - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Antiparos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Island in the Aegean Sea, off the east coast of Greece, belonging to the Cyclades group; population (1996 est) 700.
Antiparos lies west of Paros, from which it is separated by a channel whose waters are considered dangerous.
Antiparos has a fine cave with stalactites and stalagmites; it covers an area of about 9 m/30 ft × 30 m/98 ft and is about 25 m/82 ft high.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Antiparos   (134 words)

  
 Antiparos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The island's seashore is 57 kilometers long, but it's not big in population: there are approximately 900 residents in Antiparos, most of whom live in Kastro, a village on the north coast, and are employed in agriculture and fishing.
The largest tourist attraction and only remarkable feature in the island of Antiparos is a stalactite cavern on the south coast, which is reached by a narrow passage broken by two steep and dangerous descents which are accomplished by the aid of rope-ladders.
The square in Antiparos is the central meeting place, and this is where most of the night clubs and bars are situated.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Antiparos   (391 words)

  
 antiparos greece hotels, antiparos hotel accommodation, car rental, travel agents, map of antiparos greece
Among this enchanting insular treasure, the island of Antiparos, a secluded and untrodden island, is waiting to welcome you.
The island of Antiparos, a summer resort ideal for peaceful and quiet vacations, located in the heart of the Cyclades Islands cluster, at a very close distance from the famous island of Paros, covers an area of 35 sq.
Endued with sheer natural beauty, the island of Antiparos throbs with golden sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and verdurous landscapes full of cedar trees, which shall captivate your sight, your soul and your heart.
www.united-hellas.com /tourism/antiparos   (271 words)

  
 Antiparos, Cyclades Greece
Antiparos is a small idyllic island to the west of Paros.
Antiparos has many beaches.There are at least 5 within walking distance of the village.
Antiparos is a perfect island for families with young children, and for anyone else who wants to experience a beautiful island.
www.islandstrolling.com /islands/cyclades/antiparos/english/antiparos.htm   (1585 words)

  
 Antiparos : accommodation, studio, apartment, hotels and house rentals, Antiparos villas
Antiparos is situated one nautical mile south-west of Paros.
Antiparos is a tiny oblong-shaped island that measures 12.5 kilometres long and 5.5 kms wide.
Antiparos is surrounded by small islands some of which are accessible on foot and where the only inhabitants are hares and wild pigeons.
www.cyclades.biz /antiparos   (426 words)

  
 Antiparos island hotels in Cyclades, Greece, island hotels, beaches, restaurants, info, festivities, Cyclades islands ...
The capital, Antiparos or Kastro, stands around the original nucleus of the medieval castle.
Among the principal attractions of Antiparos is the famous cave of stalactites on
Antiparos has a number of beaches with golden sand and blue-green water.
www.vacation-cyclades.com /antiparos/antiparos-island.htm   (186 words)

  
 Greek Islands : Antiparos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Antiparos and Paros are divided by a narrow channel.
Among the principal attractions of Antiparos is the famous cave of stalactites on Agios Ioannis hill.
Every year, more and more visitors come to Antiparos, and as a result the hotels and limited number of rooms to rent have difficulty in meeting demand at peak periods.
www.kavi.gr /islandinfos/antiparos.htm   (162 words)

  
 Antiparos - Greece Realty
Antiparos was originally known as Oliaros and its historical course is mostly connected with Paros, an integral part to the forming of Antiparos.
Oliaros got its new name in the 13th Century A.D.According to myths, Antiparos was one of the 50 sons of Aegyptos, and was murdered by his wife Critomethea, one of the 50 Danaides, along with 48 of his brothers.
The calm cycladic landscape, with the scattered churches, the famous cave and the Enetic castle, is ideal for sightseeing.
antiparos4greece.com   (377 words)

  
 Antiparos, Greece
The first picture of the island you get on reaching the port is that of the quaint fishing boats and the numerous cafes and fish taverns crowded along the waterfront.
Very close to Antiparos are a number of tiny islands: Diplo, Revmatonisi, Saliangos, Stroggylo and Despotiko.
The famous cave of Antiparos which has given the island worldwide recognition is located on the southeast side, 9km from the village, on the hill of Ai Gianni at a height of 175m.
www.touristorama.com /Antiparos_2a_e.html   (505 words)

  
 Show Caves of Greece: Antiparos
The old way to visit the cave was by boat from the harbour of Antiparos to the beach below the cave and then by foot or on a donkey 200m elevation to the cave.
The boat ride is really pleasant, but the ascend to the cave in the hot summer sun was pretty tiring, especially on a donkey So in 1996 a new road to the cave was opened and it is now possible to reach the cave by car or coach.
Antiparos Cave second version of the default leaflet...
www.showcaves.com /english/gr/showcaves/Antiparos.html   (503 words)

  
 Antiparos - Greek Island Hopping - Central Cyclades   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Antiparos is a smaller lesser well-known island and is very attractive with its beautiful sand beaches.
Antiparos is my favourite island and one which I hope to return to.
Antiparos is also home to 1 of only 3 of Greece' official nudist beaches.
www.newman.ac.uk /students_websites/~L.Jarratt/antiparos.htm   (633 words)

  
 The Ellada Site - Kyklades (Antiparos)
Antiparos is located in the western part of Paros island and connected via frequent caique (small diesel driven) boat.
In the middle ages, Antiparos became a haven for pirates, clearly indicated by the Castle which overlooks the main town and built to defend against them.
Further down, many of the original stalactites have been re-built, as they were destroyed by the occupying forces over the years, and at one place there is a sign indicating that the first king of Greece, King Otho, visited the cave, on the 27th September, 1840.
www.ellada.com /cyclad03.html   (542 words)

  
 Antiparos Island
Antiparos is one of the small Cycladic islands, typically greek with a beautiful landscape and with many sandy beaches.
Antiparos has a romantic fishing-harbour with restaurants and cafés.
Antiparos is situated opposite the five times larger island of Paros.
homepage.sunrise.ch /homepage/antiparos/Flora_island.htm   (467 words)

  
 Antiparos, Greece, Greek islands
You go to Antiparos for the beauty and the beaches, and surprisingly, for the nightlife as well.
A very good side of Antiparos is that it is almost traffic free and you can walk to many places.
Antiparos is small enough for you to be able to get around a lot just by walking.
www.in2greece.com /english/places/summer/islands/antiparos.htm   (503 words)

  
 Welcome to Hotel MANTATLENA
The hotel is located on the port of Antiparos, with the tradition fishing boats.
Located in the center of the Cyclades, Antiparos is the ideal island for holidays, combining intense night life and relaxation with its own cool rhythms.
Also the numerous small beaches with the crystal clear waters and the golden sand are perfect for relaxing moments under the sun.
www.hotelmantalena.gr   (173 words)

  
 Antiparos Villa, Greece - Luxurious Villas For Rent - Travelers Digest
A newly built villa of 350 Square metres, in grounds of 8,000 square metres with coastline and beach.
The house lies 9 kilometers from the main town of Antiparos.
The main house has 2 master bedrooms with en-suite dressing and bathroom, a large living room, kitchen with dining room, huge verandas with breathtaking views of the sea and the island of Paros, and a maid’s room with bath in the basement.
www.travelersdigest.com /villas/europe/greece/antiparos_villa.htm   (220 words)

  
 Antiparos Travel Ιnformation, Antiparos hotels, Antiparos tours, accommodation, holidays in Antiparos, vacation, car ...
Of late, Antiparos has been attracting quite a bit of attention in its own right as a modern holiday venue.
The magnificent stalactites and stalagmites create a very mysterious and breathtaking atmosphere, and the visit is a must for anyone interested in viewing one of the spectacles of nature.
Situated on the extremely picturesque island of Antiparos, this is an ideal alternative for guests looking for accommodation on a small island, yet with an eminently well-organized tourist infrastructure.
www.windmillstravel.com /destination.php?id=2&type=island   (367 words)

  
 ANTIPAROS - Dilos Holiday World
Antiparos is located on the south west of the island of Paros, from which it is separated by a narrow channel with a minimum width of one mile and depth 4,2 meters.
It has an area of 35 square km while due to its long shape it has a coastline of 57 km.
The renowned cave of Antiparos is located on the hill of Agios Ioannis roughly in the middle of the east coast.
www.dilos.com /location/1300   (147 words)

  
 GREEKHOTEL - CYCLADES - PAROS ISLAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Then the boatmen on Antiparos will see the door wide open and know, it's a matter of tradition know an ancient custom, that they will have to cross to Pounta to collect the person who is waiting for them there.
Excavations on the islet of Saliagos opposite to the castle of Antiparos brought to light a hole Neolithic settlement of about 4,000 B.C and the most ancient Cycladic idol found so far, made of bone and only 35cm high.
Antiparos today has the power to enchant the visitor.
www.greekislands.com /paros/antiparo.htm   (241 words)

  
 GNTO-Greek Islands-Paros-Towns
Antiparos is the only settlement on the port of the isle of the same name south-west of Paros.
What is worth visiting on Antiparos is a famous cave with wonderful stalactite decoration, also known as Archilochos's cave, named after the lyric poet from the 7th century BC, whose name was engraved on the rock.
What is worth visiting in Parikia is the Monastery of Loggovarda, the Monastery of the Christ of the Forest, with the grave of St Arsenios and the valley of the butterflies which has a unique natural beauty.
www.hri.org /infoxenios/english/cyclades/paros/towns.html   (720 words)

  
 Antiparos Hotels - Kastro Apartments & Studios, Rooms for Rent Antiparos Greece
The Kastro Hotel in Antiparos is comprised of traditionally designed, apartments, studios and rooms, all of which provide a spectacular view.
Antiparos is a small Greek Island in the heart of the Cycladic Cluster, 3 nautical miles from Paros Island.
Another attraction of Antiparos is the Venetian castle that is a rare architectural creation and the set of the awarded movie "Mandalena" was filmed.
www.antiparosgreece.com   (378 words)

  
 Journey Into Amazing Caves
Antiparos is a small island, at the southwest of the bigger island of Paros.
The Cave of Antiparos is known for many years and has always been used as a place of refuge.
In the war of 1700-1774 some of the stalactites were cut off and carried to the museum of Petrograd by Russian officers.
www.amazingcaves.com /learn_visit.html   (1367 words)

  
 Antiparos- island next door to Paros: from Greek Rentals
Antiparos is located opposite the island of Paros, in the heart of the Cyclades.
From its position on a small hill, the house has beautiful panoramic views over the village, the channel between Paros and Antiparos, to the open sea with the islands of Naxos, Ios and Iraklia, and back around over the countryside of hills in the centre of the island.
Antiparos village 7 kms Regular ferry to Paros 10 minute trip Paros can be reached by sea, by high-speed ferry from Piraeus/Athens (about 3 hours), or by air from Athens (35 minute flight).
www.greek-rentals.net /property120602-20142   (357 words)

  
 Antiparos | Community Council | Welcome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Varvara Faroupou - Maneta, the community council and the counselors of the Community Organization of Tourism and Cultural Development of Antiparos would like to welcome you to a trip throughout the history and the sights of the island of Antiparos.
Antiparos is a beautiful, bright island full of colorful patches, right in the middle of the Aegean Sea.
The island of Antiparos is becoming well known between 17th and 19th century, when foreign travelers visit it and then publish their impressions and sketches of the cave and the rest archaeological sites.
www.antiparos.gr /english   (215 words)

  
 Antiparos beaches, Cyclades Greece
I have said somewhere else on these pages about Antiparos that there are at least 5 different beaches to choose from within a radius of 10 minutes walking from Antiparos village.
Antiparos is absolutely one of the better islands in Greece to visit for those who wish to swim and sunbathe nude.
This is where the boat from Paros and Antiparos used to dock when bringing visitors to the cave, before the road was built.
www.islandstrolling.com /islands/cyclades/antiparos/english/antiparos_beach.htm   (1664 words)

  
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Among the principal attractions of Antiparos is the famous cave of stalactites on Aghios Ioannis hill.
There is a chapel to St John of the Cave (Aghios Ioanis Spiliotis) at the mouth of the cavern.
Archaeologists have investigated two of these islets: Despotiko produced traces of tombs of the Early Cycladic period, and Saliangos has the ruins of a Neolithic setdement.
www.grecian.net /Greece/cyclades/antiparos/antiparos.htm   (170 words)

  
 Antiparos informarion
Antiparos: The island lies to the southwest of Paros and is well known for its famous cave and the exquisite beaches.
The most famous site of Antiparos, though, is the cave.
Antiparos is well organised in relation to the needs of the modern day tourist with all kinds of shops and a lively night-life, but also maintains the relaxed life style and the vivid Cycladic color.
www.paros-real-estate.gr /english/simitzis/antiparos.asp   (158 words)

  
 KYKLADES islands Greece portal and business directory - Cyclades Paros, Naxos, Santorini, Mykonos
The island of Antiparos known for it's wonderful beaches and it's famous cave, well known since ancient times.
It is connected with Paros with either small ferry boats from Pounta (the most romantic 10 minutes way to get there) or with small boats from Parikia (a 25 min journey).
Antiparos is well organized in relation to the needs of the modern day tourist with all kinds of shops and a lively night life but it has also maintained it's relaxed life style and it's vivid Cycladic colour.
www.kyklades.com.gr /island.php?islandid=21&island=ANTIPAROS   (193 words)

  
 AntiParos Real Estate - Your view into the Aegean   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
If your current desire should simply be to buy a piece of property for investment purposes or to build upon at a later time, we are more than capable of assisting you in that endeavor as well.
At AntiParos Real Estate, we work with our clients every step of the way - from the design and planning phases all the way through to the closeout of construction and beyond.
We assist our clients not only in the selection of high quality building materials and finishes for their dream homes, but we are also very involved with helping define the type of property that will best suit their needs.
www.antiparosrealestate.com /main   (354 words)

  
 Paros island - Paros and Antiparos maps and yacht charter guide, sailing holidays Paros
Paros, lying some 8 km west of Naxos, is occupied by a range of hills of gently rounded contours, rising to 764 m in Mount Profitis Ilias (rewarding climb, with guide; magnificent panoramic views).
Off the northern tip of Antiparos you can sail up close to two islets of volcanic origin, which guard the channel.
Some 500 m south-west of Antiparos is the small island of Despotiko, with a sheltered harbour on the south.
www.sailingissues.com /greekislands/paros.html   (496 words)

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