The Paros - Antiparos cluster is situated in the centre of the Cyclades, between Naxos and Sifnos. It lies at a distance of 90 nautical miles from Piraeus. Paros is the fourth largest island in the Cyclades, egg-shaped, covering 198 square kilometres with coastal length of about 120 kilometres, while nearby Antiparos isle covers just 38 square kilometres. The ground of Paros is rocky, composed mainly of granite and marble. Like all the Cyclades, there is no rich vegetation and green is mostly seen on the central parts of the island where more springs are. The highest peak on Paros, as well as on Antiparos, is Profitis Ilias, 771 metres and 300 metres high respectfully. Both islands' climate is temperate, with mild winters and cool summers with northern winds. The good climate and the abundance of water, mostly observed in the south-east of Paros, is what makes the island one of the most fertile and productive in the Cyclades. The most significant cultivations are potatoes, cereals, olive oil and of course the Parian wine which has been known since antiquity. The island has also been famous for its white marble quarries. The population of Paros reaches 8,000 inhabitants, while Antiparos is inhabited by only 650 people. Their main occupation has to do with the cultivation of the earth, cattle-raising and fishing, as well as the extraction of marble. Nowadays, the majority of the population lives on tourism. The peaceful Parians, in accordance with their beautiful island, are cordial, optimistic, gentle, as well as commercial people. Like all the inhabitants in the Cyclades, they love the tourists that flood the island every summer, and they have followed the quick pace of the tremendous tourist growth. In Antiparos, opposite Paros, the people are also friendly, hospitable and willing to serve their visitors.