(Everyday) Syros Moments
Syros (Greek: Σύρος), or Siros or Syra is a Greek island in the Cyclades, in the Aegean Sea. It is located 78 nautical miles (144 km) south-east of Athens. The area of the island is 83.6 km2 (32 sq mi). The largest towns are Ermoupoli, Ano Syros, and Vari. Ermoupoli is the capital of the island and the Cyclades. It has always been a significant port town, and during the 19th century it was even more significant than Piraeus.
Places of special interest
Ermoupoli, stands on a naturally amphitheatrical site, with neo-classical buildings, old mansions and white houses cascading down to the harbour. The City Hall, where Miaoulis Square lies ringed with cafes and with seating areas under palm trees, has a grandeur all of its own. The "City of Hermes" has numerous churches, the most interesting of which are Metamorphosis, Koimisis, St. Demetrius, Three Hierarchs, Anastasis, Evangelistria and St. Nicolas. The Archaeological Museum has a collection of notablefinds and the Municipal Library contains numerous interesting and rare editions. The quarter of the town known as Vaporia, where the sea captains lived, is of special interest. Along its narrow streets, stand numerous neo-classical mansions.
Ano Syros is the second town of Syros and was built by the Venetians at the beginning of the 13th century on the hill of San Giorgio, north-west of Hermoupolis. Ano Syros maintains a medieval atmosphere. Innumerable steps between narrow streets and houses with coloured doors lead to the top of the town. The medieval settlement of Ano Syros is accessible by car; the town is served mostly by marble steps. The distance from the harbour up to the main entry point of the town is approximately 1000 metres. The Catholic basilica of San Giorgio dominates Ano Syros. The church was constructed during the 13th century. From the church of San Giorgio visitors enjoy a panoramic view of the neighbouring islands of Tinos, Delos, Mykonos, Paros, Andros and Naxos Island.
The other villages of Syros are mostly tourist settlements that come alive in summer.
Megas Gialos, Vari, Finikas, Kini, Galissas, Posidonia and Azolimnos are small villages with few permanent residents in winter, but in summer hotels open and visitors flow to enjoy the marvelous beaches, the crystal water and the hot sun. These tourist resorts also offer a nice starting point for excursions to explore the inland of Syros, this peaceful Cycladic island that lays in the heart of the Aegean.
Usefull Phone Numbers
You can reach Syros Island by sea from the port of Piraeus or the port of Rafina.
-
PORT AUTHORITY OF PIRAEUS:
0030 210 422-6000 -
PORT AUTHORITY OF RAFINA:
0030 22940 22487 -
OLYMPIC AIRLINES ATHENS:
0030 210 936-3363
Usefull Contacts in Syros
-
OLYMPIC AIRLINES SYROS:
0030 22810 82634 -
SYROS AIRPORT:
0030 22810 87025 -
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
0030 22810 87383, 191 -
HOSPITAL:
0030 22810 86666, 166 -
POLICE:
0030 22810 82525 -
PORT AUTHORITIES:
0030 22810 88888, 82690 -
POST OFFICE:
0030 22810 82590, 82596
Usefull Links
-
BOOK YOUR GREEK FERRIES::
https://ferries.greeka.com/ -
SYROS HIKING TEAM::
https://www.hikingteam.gr/ -
SALT WATER DIVERS:
http://swdivers-syros.gr/