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welcome to Syros island - GREECE |
The northern part of Syros is mountainous and the island stands out in general for the variety of the landscape in its hinterland, where hills alternate with low-lying farming areas. The coastline is indented with inlets of all sizes between capes. There are two large bays, of Ermoupoli to the east and Finikas to the west. Ermoupoli, "Queen of the Cyclades", is the capital and main harbour It is also without doubt the capital of all the Cyclades. Ermoupoli stands on a naturally amphitheatrical site, with neo-classical buildings, old mansions and white houses in the island style cascading down to the harbour. The centre of the town, where Miaouli Square stands ringed with cafes, has a grandeur all its own. |
Among the most important buildings are the Town Hall and the Apollo Municipal Theatre, which is a copy in miniature of La Scala, Milan. There is also a statue of Admiral Miaoulis. Ermoupoli has numerous magnificent churches, the most interesting of which are those dedicated to the Transfiguration, the Dormition of Our Lady, St Dimitris, the Three Hierarchs, and the St Nikolas. Ano Syros, with its walls, narrow lanes and arches, has kept much of its medieval character. The steep streets and countless steps lend the town the charm of a bygone age. At very top of the town is the Catholic Cathedral of St. George, next to which stands the Centre for Historical Studies. Not far below are the monasteries of the Jesuits and Capucins. In the centre of the town is the Town Hall, and the Museum devoted to the popular composer Markos Vamvakaris, revered as one of the masters of Greek music.
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On the north-east side of island are Halandriani and Kastri hill, where important prehistoric finds have been made. The beaches of north-west Siros are difficult to reach. The best beaches are also here, including Galissas, a fine, large resort with a long sandy beach; Possidonia or Delagratsia, a coastal area with a good beach at Agathopes and neo-classical houses of great architectural interest; Vari, with an attractive beach, Finikas bay, Kini and Gialos. The best months to visit Siros are May, June, July, and September; On the August, when vacationing Greeks fill every hotel room on the island is very difficult to get any accommodation. Getting around this small island by bus is so easy and convenient that you may not need a car or moped.
Worth visiting
- Hermoupolis is the capital of the island with fantastic buildings venetian styled.
- The archaeological museum.
- The municipal theatre (Apollon) is a miniature of Milano's Opera.
- Tarsanas (The old shipyard) where the ships in the old days were built.
- Chalandriani is the necropolis of the first civilization of Cyclades .
- Swimming beaches: Finikas, Possidonia, Kimata, Galissas, Taliro and Phinikas
How to arrive
- By boat from Piraeus duration 4 hrs 15 min.
- By Hydrofoil from Rafina duration 2 hrs.
- By air from Athens duration 30 min
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