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Syros
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The
great thing about this island is that it has everything a Greek island should
have: nice beaches, taverns and bars, but it has not been too adjusted to
tourism. The reason is that it is the administrative centre of the Cyclades,
so the economy is doing well enough for people not to be too desperate for
tourism. Syros has been
inhabited since the stone age. We do not know which was the first people to
settle here, but it could have been Phoenicians. Homer
mentioned the island and called it Siriin. The capital
Ermoupolis, or Queen of the Cyclades, is pretty which many neoclassic buildings
situated in an amphitheatrical way. On the square is a statue of the freedom
hero admiral Andreas Miaouli. You should also try to get to Ano Syros, a small village in medieval style. Here you can visit the Catholic Cathedral of St George and the monasteries of the Jesuits and Capucins from the 18th and 17th century respectively a little further away. Here is also a museum dedicated to Markos Vamvakaris, a composer of traditional Rebetika music. There are music festivals every summer in this village. At Halandriani
and Kastri there are archaeological excavations where Neolithic settlements
have been found. The are watersports on many of the beaches.The sunsets are not to be missed. The coasts on the South and West side are generally considered to have the best beaches. Galissas beach is a very beautiful sand beach, Vari, Finikas Bay and Gialos are also popular beaches without being overcrowded. It is worth trying a few of them. For families with children Ag Nikolaos, Ermoupolis and Ambela are recommended. Most of the nightlife is situated in Ermoupolis. There are lots of bars and clubs there, but the partying is more relaxed than on the "wilder" islands. Most taverns are in Ermoupolis, and you can enjoy both Greek and Italian food here. There are also places to eat at Galissas, Posidonia and Kini for example.The St Michali cheese is a local specialty, and there is also Syrian wine. Give the local sweets a try as well. There are many shops in Ermoupolis, and you'll be able to find everything from modern clothes to souvenirs, ceramics and rugs. There are good connections to many of the villages and beaches through the local buses. There are also taxis, and places to rent a vehicle. The closest airport for charter flight is on Mykonos, and from there you can get the ferry boat which takes about two hours. It is a good idea to stay on Mykonos the last night, so the boat doesn't cancel on you in case of bad weather. You can also go to Athens Greece, and either fly straight to Syros or take the ferry to Syros from Piraeus. |
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