Beaches on Antiparos

Antiparos is popular for its easily accessible and often child-friendly beaches. Many are within easy walking distance from Chora. Tavernas are found on all beaches except at Nudist beach.

Psaraliki beach near Chora.

Psaraliki 1 and 2 are two very popular beaches close to Chora, you walk here in just a few minutes. The sand is mixed with pebbles, plenty of shade from tamarisk trees, shallow and child-friendly. Psaraliki is actually one long beach but for some reason they are called Psaraliki 1 and Psaraliki 2. Psaraliki 1 is closest to Chora.

Psaraliki beach 1.

En tidig morgon vid stranden Psaraliki 1.

Psaraliki beach 2 in one direction.

Psaraliki beach 2 in the other direction.

The beach Psaraliki 2.

Above Psaraliki beach there is a wetland where you can see many birds. It is a perfect combo for you who are bird watchers and like to sunbathe and swim. You can lie in a sun bed and relax and watch birds at the same time.

The wetland above Psaraliki beach is suitable for those who like to watch birds.

Here, among other things, I have seen glossy ibis.

Agios Spiridonas beach, to the left of the port if you are facing the water, is the island's most shallow beach. It's a paradise for the really small children, the water just reaches to the knees on an adult. The beach is commonly called Baby beach, or the Village beach. Nearby are many pensions for those wishing to have a short distance to the beach.

Agios Spiridonas beach near Chora.

On an adult, the water does not even reach above the knees at Agios Spiridonas beach.

Agios Spiridonas, or Baby beach, is one of the most child-friendly sandy beaches in the Cyclades.

About a kilometre north of Chora, after the shallow Village beach, lies a paradise beach for nudists: Nudist beach. Official nudist beaches are rare in Greece, nudism is common, but hardly ever allowed. But this beach belongs to the tiny group of official nudist beaches and therefore it's extra popular. Not only among nudists, many dressed bathers also like Nudist beach.

Nudist beach is the official nudist beach on Antiparos.

There is usually a kantina in the summer with a simple menu of food and drinks. The beach is also called Camping beach because this is where the campsite on Antiparos is located. At a swimming distance opposite Nudist beach is the small islet of Diplo, where there are some small beach strips.

Nudist beach and the small island of Diplo in the background.

Soros beach on the south-eastern side of the island is considered by many as the island's best beach. Soros is very wide and it rarely gets crowded on the beach. Above the beach there are restaurants and some hotels.

Soros beach in one direction.

Soros beach in the other direction.

Restaurant above Soros beach.

Agios Georgios beach is located just after Soros on the south side of the island, it is in my opinion the best beach on Antiparos. The beach is quite shallow and the water is crystal clear. Little shade, but there are some tavernas nearby if you want to escape the sun for a while. There is bus service from Chora to Agios Georgios. It is a pleasure to go here in the evening to have dinner at one of the cosy tavernas.

Agios Georgios beach is, in my opinion, the best beach in Antiparos.

The far part of Agios Georgios beach.

Agios Georgios beach from the other side.

The wonderful water that surrounds Agios Georgios beach.

Restaurants at Agios Georgios beach.

Taverna Captain Pipinos specialty is eight-armed octopus.

Opposite Agios Georgios lies the small island of Despotiko. The island is uninhabited, but was inhabited for many many years ago. Excavations have been going on since 1997. You can go there by taxi boat from the small port of Agios Georgios.

Opposite Agios Georgios is the small island of Despotiko.

If you want to experience fantastic baths in deep blue waters, you can go on a boat trip around the island. There are several boats to choose from. We usually go with the excursion boat Alexandros (there are other boats too). The tour includes lunch and several stops for swimming. Do not miss.

Read more about the boat excursion around Antiparos here »

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