AntipsaraAntipsara at a Glance
About Antipsara
Antipsara is a small islet in the North Aegean Sea of Greece, located close to the larger island of Psara. The islet is uninhabited and primarily visited for its coastline and secluded anchorages.
Shorelines include small bays and rocky beaches that are reached by boat from Psara and nearby islands; there are few or no permanent structures on the islet. The island has limited archaeological traces and has not supported a sustained modern population.
Antipsara lies in open Aegean waters off the northwest coast of Chios and is part of the North Aegean island group, set amid a landscape of low, rocky terrain and sea channels used by local boat traffic.
- Visitor note: A small, largely uninhabited islet in the North Aegean often visited by private boats for swimming and short landings; there are no visitor services.
Nearby Attractions to Antipsara
Best Time to Visit Antipsara
Best visited in late spring and summer for gentler sea conditions and warmer water.
Weather & Climate near Antipsara
Antipsara's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 7°C to 27°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 8° - 13° | 10° | 88 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 7° - 13° | 7° | 70 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 13° | 11° | 55 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 11° - 17° | 14° | 28 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 14° - 21° | 17° | 17 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 18° - 25° | 22° | 6 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 27° | 24° | 5 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 22° - 27° | 24° | 4 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 19° - 25° | 22° | 11 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 16° - 21° | 19° | 31 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 12° - 17° | 14° | 61 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 9° - 14° | 12° | 93 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Antipsara
Antipsara is accessible by private boat from nearby Cycladic islands or from the mainland when weather permits. There are no regular ferry services; charter or private trips from larger islands are typical.
Tips for Visiting Antipsara
- Boat schedules are irregular-confirm departures from nearby islands before planning a trip.
- Bring snorkeling gear if seas are calm-coastal reefs can be surprisingly accessible.
- There are no services on the islet-plan for a day trip only and bring provisions.