Cyclades Guide - Escale Yachting

with a coat of arms are now the remains of the impressive castle. Three
chapels blend harmoniously with the houses: Christos, Agios Antonios,
and Agios Ioannis Apokefalistis (the Decapitator).
The sights of Antiparos include the cathedral of the patron saint, Agios
Nikolaos, which was built in 1783 next to the gate of the Castle, as well as
the Cultural Centre with the Library.
The other two settlements of the island are Agios Georgios and Kambos.
Agios Georgios features one of the most beautiful beaches of the island
with an amazing sea view. Take the boat from the small port of Agios
Georgios to visit the nearby uninhabited islets of Despotiko, Tsimitiri, and
Strongylo, which are of great cultural significance.
In Despotiko, approximately 20 Early Cycladic tombs, marble
architectural elements of Doric-order buildings, vessels, bronze buckles,
and a female deity figurine were discovered. All these finds indicate the
presence of a sanctuary, possibly dedicated to Apollo. On the islet of
Tsimitiri between Antiparos and Paros, are the ruins of large structures
from ancient years, while tombs from the Hellenistic and Roman Periods
can be seen on the beach. Ruins of a post-Byzantine church were found
on Strongylo, the islet west of Despotiko.
Despotiko and Strongylo are part of the Natura 2000 network.
Feasts and flavours
Visitors will enjoy the warmth, kindness and hospitability of the locals, and
can easily find cozy places to have a coffee or taste local home-made
sweets, while nightlife lovers will find numerous bars to spend a carefree
and wonderful evening. The island is full of traditional taverns that serve
grilled octopus, fresh fish or local meat, but also local delicacies with
capers and sour skimmed-milk cheese, combined with fine wine and
tsikoudia. Traditional distilleries of tsikoudia and souma, traditional drinks
of the area, operate during October in Antiparos. Dishes particularly
associated with Antiparos include delicious wild rabbit cooked in wine,
patido rooster, carnival ravioli, Christmas rolls, and tasty cheeses:
kefalotyri, ladotyri, xinomyzithra, toulomotyri.
Folk festivities in Antiparos take place every year, giving visitors a chance to
get acquainted with a tradition that withstands time and the consuming
routines of our times. The festivities of the island culminate in the three-day
feast of Agia Marina held on 15-17 July at the port of Antiparos, with
dancing, singing and treats for all. The traditional custom of klidonas is
revived on 23 and 24 June, at the port of Antiparos. The feast of Agios
Panteleimon takes place on 27 July, where food and wine are offered to the
sounds of folk music; 8 September is the celebration of the chapel of
Panagia Faneromeni located on the other side of the island but accessible
by boat. Carnival festivities in Antiparos include gaitanaki (dancing around
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