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Travel Guide to Syros island, Greece
Syros island (Syros) is the capital island of the Cyclades, and is a very popular island for holidaymakers from both Greece and the rest of the world. After the Greek revolution, it became a large commercial centre. During the 19th century, the port of Syros was the largest in Greece, and was operating before development had begun on the port of Pireaus in Athens. As a naval and commercial centre, the economic welfare of Syros island grew rapidly, and evidence of this can be see in the impressive neoclassical buildings and large mansions that can be found all over Syros island.
One fine example of the neoclassical architecture that you can find in Syros is the town hall of the island, which is located in the capital city of Ermoupolis. This highly impressive building was the work of a German architect called Er.Ciller. Today, visitors to Syros Greece will find the island one that is both peaceful and cosmopolitan, and where one can find all of the modern comforts and facilities. There is a great selection of accommodation available including some delightful hotels, rooms, studios, villas and apartments to let. For entertainment, Syros island has an excellent selection of bars, cafeterias, clubs and also a casino that is popular with visitors who are feeling a little lucky. Syros has a great selection of tavernas including some where you can listen to live music.
Many of these restaurants offer a great selection of sea food and fresh fish. Syros island has some wonderful beaches that are ideal for swimming, sea sports and relaxation under the summer sun. Some of the most popular beaches on Syros are those of Galissas, Armeo, Kini and Megalos Yialos in Posidonia. Syros has excellent connections by boat with the ports of Pireaus and Rafina in Athens, as well as with the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Athens airport. During the summer months, the airport caters for charter flights from all over Europe.
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You can travel to the island of Syros from the port of Piraeus as well as from the port of Rafina by ferry or high-speed boat, while from Athens you can also travel by airplane. From the Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata to the island of Syros, there are flights all through the year. The duration of the flight is 35 minutes and the airport of Syros island is located 4.5 km far from the town of Ermoupolis. From the island of Syros you will have the opportunity to visit all the islands of the Cyclades cluster as well as Astypalea, Rhodes, Karpathos, Heraklio, Chalkida, Skiathos and Thessaloniki.
Ano Syros
The scenic "Ano Sira" as the locals call this unique village, features walls, narrow streets and arches and preserves its medieval form almost intact through the years. Among the low ceiling houses we meet the traditional taverns where Markos Vamvakaris and Vasilis Tsitsanis - figures of the folkloric music - used to sing with the company of their bouzouki. Its alleys with the innumerable steps give to the town the charm of a different era. From here you can admire an outstanding view and the sight embraces the Aegean all the way to neighboring Tinos and Mykonos islands. During the summer there are often folcloric exhibitions and every two years the visitor enjoys the so-called Apanosyria, which include cultural events, theatrical plays, concerts and lectures. In the numerous taverns you will hear old local songs and taste wonderful appetizers while a bar will always be open for you to enjoy a last drink!
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