Municipality of Antiparos

Municipality of Antiparos

Antiparos belongs to the island complex of the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea. It has a coastline length of 57 km and is characterized by its predominantly flat terrain. According to the 2021 census, it has 1,265 permanent residents, while during the summer period it experiences significant tourist flows.

On the island, there is an active port in the eponymous settlement that contributes to the commercial, passenger, maritime, tourist, and fishing activities of the island. Additionally, there is a fishermen’s association active on the island.

Prefecture : South Aegean
Population : 1.265
Member since : 2023
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Practices for the marine environment

The municipality of Antiparos is a founding member of the network and has implemented the following practices for the conservation of the marine ecosystem:

  • 1 Marine Litter Collection Station at the port of Antiparos that has contributed to the collection of 27,000 pieces of recyclable materials and 4,140 kg of fishing (2019-2023)
  • 2 pilot programs
  • 2 widespread initiatives including underwater and coastal cleanups
  • 2 research programs: that included sampling and analysis of seabed sediments and microplastics
  • 1 educational program in primary education classes
  • 2 consultation workshops with the local community
  • 1 award for the implementation of the “Adoption of Antiparos beaches” program