 Syros,
also called Syra, is in the Cyclades island group in Greece, in the Aegean
Sea. Syros principal municipalities include Ermoupoli, which
is the capital of Syros and of the Cyclades, Ano Syros,
and Poseidonia.
Ermoupoli is a very important
harbor town, and has been for centuries. It is referred to as the Queen
of the Cyclades. Ermoupoli sits on a naturally ampitheatrical site, and
features neo-classical buildings and whitewashed houses in the true Cycladic
style, which form a cascade down to the harbor below. There are many beautiful
and important churches in Ermoupoli, such as the Dormition of Our Lady,
St. Demetrius, and St. Nicolas.
Ano Syros features narrow
lanes and a wonderfully medieval atmosphere. There are many steps between
the narrow streets and homes with colored doors, which will lead you to
the top of the town. Ano Syros is mostly accessible by marble steps. The
Catholic Cathedral of St. George, constructed during the 13th century,
lies very near the monasteries of the Jesuits and Capucins. From the Church
you can enjoy a panoramic view of neighboring islands like Tinos, Delos,
Mykonos, Paros, and Naxos.
Syros also features fabulous
beaches, including Galissas which is a beautiful large resort with
a large span of sandy beach. Possidonia is also a fine coastal area
with a wonderful sandy beach and houses erected in the true neo-classical
style.
Besides the beaches and beautiful
architecture found on Syros, the Syros Island national airport, along with
the Aegean Casino and a wonderful passenger boat transportation system,
hotels, and great restaurants, the island has been actively attracting
more and more tourists each year.
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