Villa Fellos enjoys a prime position in Chora, Antiparos, just a short walk from both the charming port and the ferry terminal that links this laid-back island with neighbouring Paros. Antiparos has an easy, welcoming rhythm: narrow streets lined with whitewashed houses, bougainvillaea spilling over stone walls, and small cafés and tavernas serving the freshest seafood and local produce. From your doorstep, days unfold at the gentle pace of the sea breeze.
Within minutes, you can be sipping an espresso at a waterfront café, watching fishing boats bob in the morning light, or browsing boutique shops for handmade jewellery, summer linens, and local olive oil. In the evenings, the tavernas come to life with laughter, music, and the warm glow of lanterns beneath the clear Cycladic sky. The port area is especially atmospheric at sunset, when the colours over the water shift from sapphire to gold and everything seems to pause.
Antiparos is compact enough to explore on foot or by bike, with many of the island’s highlights easy to reach. The famous Cave of Antiparos, a striking underground world of stalactites and stalagmites, is a short ride away, while quiet coves with turquoise waters invite swimming, snorkelling, or unhurried afternoons with a book. Beaches such as Psaralyki and Sostis offer classic Cycladic scenery, with soft sands and gentle waves well suited to families and swimmers of all ages.
For day trips, the short ferry crossing to Paros makes it easy to explore lively Naoussa, the Venetian harbour of Parikia, or charming inland villages, each offering a different flavour of island life. Local boat tours from the port also reveal hidden beaches and sea caves along the coastline.
Whether you are drawn to sunset strolls by the water, leisurely lunches at seaside tavernas, or afternoons by the pool soaking up the island light, Villa Fellos’s location places you at the heart of Antiparos’s effortless charm, where each day feels like a relaxed celebration of Mediterranean living.
The Region
This small island in the Cyclades is an off-the-beaten-track summer destination for visitors seeking a laidback holiday with glorious beaches and beautiful scenery.
Boats sail into the island from neighbouring Paros - car ferries from Pounda to Antiparos Chora take less than ten minutes. From Paros’ capital you can catch connecting ferries towards Athens, Santorini and Mykonos or fly from Paros Airport to Greece’s capital city.
The island’s main village, Antiparos Chora, is set up for day trippers with its taverna terraces and little boutiques alongside a bustling main square and a warren of winding lanes leading towards the ruins of the 15th century Venetian castle. As evening approaches and visitors from Paros are ferried home, wander around the quieter bougainvillea-clad lanes admiring white-washed houses, old churches and arched pathways before dining out in one of the town’s restaurants to enjoy fresh seafood and traditional Greek dishes.
Visitors also flock to the fascinating Cave of Antiparos in the centre of the island with its ancient stalagmites. Alternatively, hop on a boat to tour the sea caves - some trips offer you the opportunity to swim in the crystal-clear sea as you explore.
The island’s coastline is wonderful for beach hoppers whether you are seeking little seaside settlements with pretty tavernas by the waterside or more remote spots with isolated bays and turquoise-coloured sea.
Dip into the shallow waters around Theologos Bay near Chora or discover the long stretch of coastline on the other side of the village at Paralia Psaraliki backed by trees for a little shade. Come across watersports, tavernas and beach bars a little further along as well as the crystal-clear Aegean for paddling and swimming. A little further afield, Soros Beach is the place to go for cocktails at its exclusive beach club.
In the south-west of Antiparos, Agios Georgios is slowly developing into a small seaside resort with a small handful of tavernas and attractive beaches. From the port, boat trips sail to Despotiko, an uninhabited Greek island with a rich heritage alongside roaming goats, hidden bays and idyllic shores. The archaeological site on the island is incredible – check to see if it is open during your stay, if not then admire the ancient Greek temple ruins from afar as you pass by boat.
Back to Antiparos, more isolated spots include Paralia Sostis with its untouched beauty and Faneromeni Beach, a true hidden gem – both reached via off-road tracks on the southern tip. Heading further north is Paralia Monastiria surrounded by cliffs and the more accessible Livadia Beach, popular with surfers and families alike, a stunning place to watch the sun set on the western coast of the island.
