Syros is a small island. With about 20,000 inhabitants, the island is densely populated. It is located almost in the middle of the Cyclades. The impressive capital Ermoupolis has about 14,000 inhabitants.
As you approach the city from the sea, the first impression is overwhelming. Like the backstages of a theater, the traditional neoclassical houses, the traditional island houses, rise up amphitheatrically over two hills, each carrying a church on the top, the Anastasis Church on the right, to the left Ano Syros, the oldest settlement nucleus, With Ajios Georgios.
The island of Syros is a popular holiday island and is rather mountainous. The highest point is more than 400 m high.
Cruise offers to the port Syros, Cyclades / Greece
Of the many magnificent buildings in the city, the town hall is particularly noteworthy for the marble-paved Platia Miaouli. If you are in front of this large marble-covered main square and look at the town hall, you are already amazed. Even today the streets of the surrounding area in the city center are completely covered with marble.
A few steps above the Miauli square is the famous Apollo Theater of Syros, which is a smaller replica of the Milanese scale.
The Archaeological Museum is located in the classicist town hall.
As you stroll through the alleyways, you can also enjoy breathtaking views of the city's port and the neighboring islands of Tinos and Mykonos, which are close enough to touch in clear weather.
Interesting excursion destinations in the NO of the island are the prehistoric excavations at Chalandrianí, as well as the hard-to-reach NW coast near Grámmata, the rock faces with inscriptions from Roman times. The north of the island is, however, little developed. In the west and south, on the other hand, are very beautiful beaches. One of the most beautiful beaches on the island is Galissás, a lively seaside resort on the west coast with bars, cafes, tavernas and nightclubs.
Which cruise lines and ships sail to Syros, Cyclades?
Azamara Cruises, Celestyal Cruises , Emerald Cruises, Explora Journeys, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, MSC Cruises, PLANTOURS Kreuzfahrten, Compagnie du Ponant, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Sea Cloud Cruises, SeaDream Yacht Club, Silversea Cruises
In which country / island is Syros, Cyclades located?
