Greece´s Hidden Gem Island: Antiparos

Why Antiparos?

The small, lesser-known sister island to Paros, Antiparos is just a 10-minute ferry ride from its sibling, making it perfect for day trips. But Antiparos also offers a fantastic family holiday destination in itself – an even more relaxed version of laid-back Paros. Here, the atmosphere is a notch calmer, the beaches even more secluded, the landscapes emptier and the villages more pristine. With fewer hotels, a sparse population and no discernible jet-set scene, only celebrities who want to stay firmly below the radar – and families that are in the know – come to stay. As an example, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have a large estate between the villages of Chora and Glypha, while Madonna, Brad Pitt and Ryan Gosling are said to have holidayed on this tiny Cycladic island. There isn’t a huge amount to do, but that’s the whole appeal: spend the day on your own beach, paddling through turquoise waters, then feast on the freshest seafood and enjoy the peace and quiet.