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In Syros, the capital of the Cyclades, the "East” interacts harmoniously with the “West”, resulting in a unique atmosphere, aristocratic and cosmopolitan.
The island's capital, Ermoupoli, was the first commercial and industrial center of the country to experience unprecedented growth by Greek standards during the 19th century. As a result, the city is still adorned today with glorious public buildings (Town Hall, Customs, Apollo Theatre), grand squares, neoclassical houses, and an outdoor architectural museum.
Do not forget to visit the Industrial Museum that is housed in three buildings and summarizes the town’s breakneck economic prosperity, known as the "Manchester of Greece."

The religious monuments (Transfiguration of the Saviour, Saint Nicholas the Rich, Assumption), majestic temples that clearly depict the contribution of the Orthodox community to the architecture of Syros, are considered points of reference.

As a counterpoint to the Orthodox presence in the newer Ermoupoli, on the hill of St. George, Ano Syros unfolds, a medieval settlement of the Catholic community in a typical defensive layout of its houses around the (fortified) Cathedral of Saint George. It is worth climbing the countless stairs leading to the top of the hill and wandering through the labyrinthine alleys, the traditional whitewashed houses, the arches over the road and the narrow streets that lead to small neighborhoods. The view from the hill of Ano Syros is amazing.

The island is ideal for water activities, as it has numerous wonderful beaches: Vari,
Finikas, Galissas, Kini and Posidonia (or Delagratsia) with neoclassical mansions and elaborate gardens are just some of the island’s heavenly beaches.

The famous chalvadopites and turkish delights, sausages such as louza and the "maratholoukanika” delight the most demanding palate, while it is worth seeking the excellent spicy cheese “San Michalis”.

The rich cultural tradition of the island continues with artistic events of a global appeal that are held annually in Ermoupoli: the International Music Festival of Cyclades and the Classical Music Festival, the Ermoupolia and the Musical May comprise a range of options that cover every taste, enriching holidays in Syros with memorable experiences.

Source: EOT

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Accommodation
For your accommodation in Syros and in various locations on the island of Syros, you can book a rooms in any of the hotels or the rooms.
In Ermoupolis and in many areas of the island, there are hotels, guesthouses, rooms, furnished apartments and studios, of all categories and types, which can satisfy the visitors’ demands for a pleasant and enjoyable stay.
You will find great hotels, guesthouses and meticulous rooms of all categories and price ranges.


Access
The access to Syros is done via Rafina and Piraeus Ports. From Piraeus to Syros, ships depart daily and the journey time is 3.5 to 4 hours by ferry.
From the port of Rafina, there is regular schedule and the trip takes about 3.5 hours.
The island is connected by boat with the rest of the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, Heraklion of Crete and Thessaloniki.

Fast ships connect Syros with the rest of the Cyclades and the ports of Piraeus and Rafina, significantly reducing the duration of the trip.

The urban buses are quite convenient as they connect the center of the island with the most of the villages. In summer, there are more route schedules.

By plane:
Flights are made several times a week from El. Venizelos Airport and the flight time is only 25 minutes. Syros Airport is 4.5 km away from Ermoupoli.

For your convenience, you can use the route map on the field “Routes” with information about the mileage, the time you need and the route you will follow, selecting the points of interest.