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"The Grand Dame of the Cyclades"
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Also known as Syra, Syros is located in the centre of the cyclades island, 144 kms in the south east end of Athens. The island is a pure Greek bliss with lesser tourists, sophisticated landscape, exciting beaches and a great historical and cultural significance. The beaches are well managed with sunbeds and umbrellas and no water sports centres.
Home to Rembetiko music, Syros is a hub of art and architecture and a perfect budget family vacation island. Some of the major attractions on Syros are Apollon theatre and Markos Vamvakaris Museum, apart from exploring the narrow picturesque lanes of Ano Syros and the neoclassical beauty of Ermoupoli. Due to the size of the island, things to do are limited. However, walking through the architecturally perfect streets of Ermaoupoli and cycling to beaches and villages are two of the most popular activities in Syros.
The small island of Syros can be divided into two main parts- The lower town, Ano Syros, with an orthodox tradition and the upper, Ermoupolis. Ano Syros is a Venetian-influenced mediaeval settlement with narrow streets boasting marble steps and cute houses with coloured doors. Ermoupolis, also the capital of the Cyclades, boasts neo-classical buildings, white houses and old mansions cascading down to the coast. Other main villages are Foinikas, Galissas, Pagos, Kini, Manna, and Poseidonia.
Must Know Before You Travel to Syros
- Syros is suitable to be explored on foot or by Bicycle apart from bus and taxi.
- Syros is fairly accessible from Athens port because of the availability of daily ferry service. Some extra ferry routes, like from Rafina (close to Athens Airport), run only in the summer.
- Normal ferries run from Syros to Aegiali, Amorgos, Andros, Donousa, Folegandros, Heraklion, Crete, Ios , Karlovasi, Samos, Katapola, Amorgos, Kea, Kimolos, Kos, Koufonisia, Kythnos, Leros, Milos (8 hours), Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Patmos, Rhodes, Schinoussa, Serifos, Sifnos, Sikinos, Skiathos, Skopelos and Santorini.
- Regular hydrofoils connect Syros to Mykonos and Tinos.
- Shops usually open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Some may choose to stay open till late or have a siesta break.
- Restaurants and cafes open from about 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- Most traditional taverns, restaurants or cafes are concentrated in Ermoupolis, Ano Syros and popular beaches like Galissas, Posidonia, Kini, Azolimnos and Megas Gialos along with the promenade along the port.
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Day 2: Head towards the Kini beach to its highest point by a rented motorbike or bike to have a panoramic view of Ermoupoli. On the way down, enjoy mesmerizing views of Kini beach and the valley. Head east to Posidonia, following the coastal path with great views and sparkling blue waters. Drive towards Varis beach and spend the afternoon soaking in the sun and swimming in clear waters. Return to the city centre by the evening.
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