” Embark on a captivating journey through the cerulean waters surrounding Antiparos with a boat cruise that promises unforgettable moments “
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Paros Boat Cruises
Paros boat cruises has renewed its fleet with its new “Princess Maria”.
A vessel from the French company Jeanneau “cap camarat 7.55wa” with a 2X140HP Suzuki outboard engine perfect for discovering the neighboring islands and excursions around Antiparos.
The boat is 24 feet long, fully equipped. It can accommodate up to 5+captain people on board. It is truly a princess ship that promises you a royal journey!!
Cruise Around Antiparos
We sail south and make a first stop on the islands between Paros and Antiparos, where we see magnificent blue lagoons.
We then sail south of Antiparos where we see volcanic rocks with beautiful sea caves, suitable for swimming.
Then we visit the archaeological island of Despotiko with its great history and beautiful beaches.
Stop then for free lunch: There are two taverns where we can have lunch. (optional)
If you do not want to have lunch in one of the two taverns in Antiparos, you can choose to eat on board the boat. (optional – The captain can arrange a delicious traditional Greek meal for you.)
After lunch we sail to the west side of Antiparos where we visit stunning inaccessible beaches.
We reach the north side of Antiparos and visit the rock of Saint Spyridon, a small island with a very beautiful church.
On the way back, we visit the warm shallow waters of Fira Island for one last swim.
Cruise Around Antiparos
We sail south and make a first stop on the islands between Paros and Antiparos, where we see magnificent blue lagoons.
We then sail south of Antiparos where we see volcanic rocks with beautiful sea caves, suitable for swimming.
Then we visit the archaeological island of Despotiko with its great history and beautiful beaches.
Stop then for free lunch: There are two taverns where we can have lunch. (optional)
If you do not want to have lunch in one of the two taverns in Antiparos, you can choose to eat on board the boat. (optional – The captain can arrange a delicious traditional Greek meal for you.)
After lunch we sail to the west side of Antiparos where we visit stunning inaccessible beaches.
We reach the north side of Antiparos and visit the rock of Saint Spyridon, a small island with a very beautiful church.
On the way back, we visit the warm shallow waters of Fira Island for one last swim.
Despotiko island
Despotiko is a seven thousand square meter island, west of Antiparos.
It holds many impressive archaeological findings such as vessels dating back to the fifth and sixth centuries. On the island, there used to be a temple dedicated to the worship of the god Apollo.
This island has been connected to the ancient statues of men called Kuros, which were made on Paros. Several parts of such statues have been found on the island.
This year, excavations unearthed a five-room building which is believed to have been a temple and a restaurant in which ceremonies were held.
The reason why this sanctuary was built on this remote island was that Parians wanted to show their domination over the Aegean Sea. Their main opponents were the residents of Naxos, since both islands relied on their production of marble.
The other buildings found in the premises of the temple, served as storage areas for grain, oil and water in order to supply the ships that stopped on the island on their way to Egypt, Palestine and Phoenicia.
Worshippers could admire the impressive statues which stood on high pedestals in front of the gates. This proved, among other things, the prosperity of the island. Marble was at the time the main export of the island of Paros. This marble was used to create Venus de Milo, Hermes of Praxitelis and many more famous works of art.
The excavation in Despotiko is funded solely by sponsors, ranging from companies to individuals as well as the local authorities of Antiparos. The excavations will be completed in two years, and the next step is to ensure that the site will be ready to accept visitors.
Despotiko has been designated as an archaeological site and building is forbidden on the island. There is debate on the ownership of the island. Some claim that it belongs partly to a family from Paros and partly to the Greek state while others believe that the whole of the island is owned by the family.
However, Despotiko remains an archaeological destination, ready to reveal tales of domination and revenge in the Aegean Sea. Ancient naval battles and pirate attacks have taken place there and those exciting stories are awaiting to be heard by the visitors to the island.
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