Paros Holidays

Unlike its neighbour Paros, Antiparos has stayed well off the radar and is the perfect place to support Greek-owned businesses while getting some much-needed relaxation. Antiparos is a quiet island home to traditional tavernas and beautiful scenery, and the sunset views from the west coast are well worth the trip over.

Just off the southwest coast of the island, Antiparos is a short ferry journey away and is easily reached from Paros throughout the day and into the small hours of the morning. For a luxurious wellness retreat, stay the night at The Rooster, a boutique wellness hotel specialising in holistic therapies and a “slow living” concept.

For an upbeat pace on your Paros island holiday, take a bike or e-bike tour along Paros’s idyllic shores.

Best for confident cyclists, start in Alki, a quaint fishing port, and follow a circular route heading inland before ending back at the coast for the “catch of the day”. It’s an incredible way to see all the vistas, including the rolling hills in the countryside, the traditional villages, and the looming islands on the horizon.

This is particularly good when island-hopping as you can see most of this elegant destination before heading off to another island.

Travel around with a private guide uncovering Paros’s history and culture. Starting in the capital, Paroikia, tour a 13th-century Venetian castle and 6th-century church, then continue on to Paros’s other outstanding villages like Lefkes and Naoussa, stopping for traditional pastries and coffees, and admiring authentic ports and white-washed homes.

This is the best way to see the island in a way completely bespoke to you, as your local guide will highlight and tailor your private tour to your interests.