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Antiparos & Despotiko: Swim, Explore & Savor a Seafood Lunch

A curated full-day small-group boat voyage combining the sea caves of Antiparos, a swim at Despotiko's pristine shores, and a long, leisurely seafood lunch at a harborside taverna. Slow travel at its most satisfying.

What to expect

You'll depart Paros's Alyki port aboard a comfortable wooden caïque with a maximum of 20 guests, giving the outing an intimate, house-party feel. The sea caves of Antiparos are a true showstopper — vast caverns whose stalactites have been growing for millennia, accessible only by boat. After swimming off Despotiko's bone-white beach, you sit down to a feast of grilled octopus, fresh fish, and chilled Assyrtiko at a family taverna with a table right on the water. The return sail at golden hour is worth the trip alone.

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ARGO Sea Tours Paros
From EUR 95 per person (small-group, including lunch)
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Good to know

Departs from Alyki port, roughly 10–15 min by taxi from Parikia (the main cruise tender point). Full-day tours run approximately 6 hours — verify your all-aboard time carefully and choose the morning departure. Pre-book online; this sells out weeks ahead in summer.

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