Seven minutes from Paros · a famous cave · laid-back summer life
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Antiparos is Paros’s small neighbour, a relaxed island with a lively village, sandy beaches and the spectacular Cave of Antiparos, full of stalactites. It is popular with families and with visitors who like a quieter alternative to the big islands.
There are no ferries from Athens straight to Antiparos: sail from Piraeus to Paros (from €41.50, all year), then take the small car ferry from Pounta to Antiparos, which runs all day and takes about 7 minutes (car from €7.30), or a summer boat from Parikia.
Antiparos town, by the port: shops, tavernas, bars and the Kastro.
Psaraliki, Soros and Agios Georgios in the south.
Antiparos is reached through Paros. The car ferry from Pounta, on the west coast of Paros (10 km from Parikia), crosses all day; in summer small boats also sail from Parikia. Paros guide.
| From | Companies | Fastest | Fares from | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pounta (Paros) | Antiparos car ferry | about 7 min | car €7.30 | All year, all day |
| Parikia (Paros) | Local boats | about 30 min | pay on board | Summer |
| Piraeus → Paros | Blue Star Ferries, Seajets | 2 h 35 m | €41.50 | All year |
Children travel at reduced fares. Other discounts, such as for students, large families or people with disabilities, apply only to Greek citizens. For a group booking, ask us for a quote.
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The Pounta–Antiparos car ferry runs all day, all year.
Boats from Pounta and Parikia arrive at the port of Antiparos town, right in the village.
Blue Star shows your gate when you check in (online or at the port). Seajets usually leaves from gate E9 or E7 and sends you an SMS with the gate. Some sailings use E1 or E2, at the other end of the port, so always check and allow extra time.
At least an hour before departure with a vehicle, and 30–45 minutes on foot. The metro and the suburban train stop right by the Cyclades gates.
Leave at least 4 hours between your flight’s landing and the ferry’s departure. Choosing an Athens port.
The village begins at the quay.
A small bus runs to the cave and the south; bicycles, scooters and cars can be rented.
Antiparos is an easy half-day trip from Paros.
Fly to Paros and take the Pounta ferry.
Taking a camper, motorhome, van or your boat on a trailer to Antiparos? Big vehicles need a little more planning on Greek ferries. Here is what to know, for holidays and for business.
Give the exact length and height of your camper, van or car with caravan, including bike racks, roof boxes and tow bars. The ferry fare and deck space depend on them, and a vehicle bigger than booked may be refused or charged extra at the port.
Vehicles running on LPG or other gas, and hybrid or electric vehicles, must be declared when you book. Gas tanks may be filled to no more than 50% and EV batteries charged to no more than 40%. Make sure gas bottles are turned off before boarding.
Be at the port at least 1 hour before departure. Large vehicles are loaded in the order set by the port authority, so arriving early helps. Book well ahead in July and August: garage space for big vehicles runs out first.
Only the driver stays with the vehicle to drive it on and off; everyone else boards on foot. Nobody may stay in the vehicle during the crossing, so take what you need for the trip with you.
Taking your own boat? We also book ferry tickets for a car towing a boat trailer. Give the total length of car, trailer and boat together, and the height of the boat on the trailer, including any mast, frame or outboard engine.
Vans carrying goods, tools or equipment for work may be booked as commercial vehicles, with a different fare and different paperwork from a private car. Tell us what the vehicle carries and its weight.
Several vehicles and drivers on the same sailing, or regular crossings for a project? We book them together so your team travels on the same ship.
Length, height and weight decide the category. Include racks, ladders and trailers, and tell us if anything is loaded on the roof.
Commercial vehicles may need to be at the port earlier than cars. We confirm the exact check-in time and gate for your sailing.
Travelling for work? We issue an invoice in your company’s name. Send us the company name, address and VAT number with your quote request.
A huge cave of stalactites, reached by stairs.
A small Venetian castle with houses built around it.
Sandy beaches close to the village.
Quiet beaches facing the islet of Despotiko.
An ancient sanctuary, by boat from Agios Georgios.
The main street of Antiparos village fills with bars and cafés on summer evenings; it is lively but relaxed.
Take a ferry from Piraeus to Paros (from €41.50), then the car ferry from Pounta (about 7 minutes) or a summer boat from Parikia.
From €7.30 for a car (October 2026), with low fares for passengers.
Yes, on the Pounta car ferry, all day.
