ANTIPAROS ISLAND

Antiparos is a small, unspoilt island of outstanding natural beauty and one of the most desirable Greek islands for quite, stylish family living. The people are friendly and the island has an air of understated elegance.

It is about 12 km long by 6 km wide with a permanent population of some 800, the majority of which live in the village that takes the name of the island. Antiparos had a thriving pre-classical community, there is not much evidence of Greek classical civilization, but there is a Venetian fort near the square at the top of the village that dates from the 15th century.

Antiparos has a temperate climate. The winters are mild, with temperatures rarely falling below freezing. The summers tend to be cool, influenced by the winds (the Meltemia) typical of the central Aegean that blow predominantly in August. The average temperature for the year is 18.5C (average winter temperature 12C and average summer temperature 25C). The average sea temperatures are: February 15C, May 18C, August 24C and November 19C.

St Georges Bay where the Villa is situated, is known for its exceptional natural beauty, spectacular views and its sheltered position. Fifteen years ago there was only a handful of villas in the Bay and a couple of farms. Today, the farms remain and there are about 50 villas and a couple of traditional tavernas. Immediately across the Bay and in front of the Villa is the uninhabited island of Despotico.