Antiparos — Best Anchoring Bays

Located just southwest of Paros, Antiparos is an ideal route for sailors seeking a calmer and more sheltered sailing experience in the heart of the Aegean Sea. The turquoise waters surrounding the island are known both for the natural shelters they offer among uninhabited islets and for their sandy seabeds well suited to anchoring. Especially in the summer months, this geography calls for careful route planning against the prevailing winds, and it harbors many quiet coves waiting to be discovered.

The best anchorage spots in this guide have been carefully compiled from the experiences of real sailors, hundreds of sailing reviews and up-to-date ratings. Ranked from the sheltered waters of Despotiko to the calm northern coves, this list objectively reflects the seabed quality, wind protection and overall anchoring experience offered by each anchorage in the region.