General Information
Area: 35,09 km2
Coastline length: 49 km Population: 1.037 Island capital and its population: Kastro or Antiparos (979) Administrative structure: Region of South Aegean, Prefecture of the Cyclades, Province of Paros, Municipality of Paros, Community of Antiparos
Local newspapers: Ta nea Parou-Antiparou, Foni tis Parou
Archaeological sites and monuments: Castle of Antiparos
Natural monuments: The cave of Antiparos on the hill of Agios Ioannis. The island has been declared an Important Bird Area of Greece
Cultural clubs: Communal enterprise for tourist and cultural development
Festivals: Antiparos Summer Rock Festival
Religious feasts: St John Spiliotis at the entry of the cave of Antiparos (May 7th), On St John's day (June 23d and 24th), On St Panteleimon's day (July 27th), On St Marina's day at Antiparos' port (July 17th), on the eve of the Birth of Virgin Mary at Panagia Faneromeni (September 7th)
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