Syros is the capitol of Cyclades and home of the Region of Southern Aegean. It is located 78 nautical miles south-east of Athens. There are frequent coastal connections with the harbors of Piraeus, Rafina, Lavrion, with all the other Cycladic islands, and many more islands of the Aegean sea.

 

The island of Syros is famous for its rich history and its unique combination of the classic Cycladic beaty and a special urban landscape.

 

Ermoupoli, the capital of Syros, stands on a naturally amphitheatrical site and its neo-classical buildings, old mansions, squares, and white houses cascading down to the harbor transform it into a lively museum-city into the middle of the Aegean. Ano Syros was built by the Venetians at the beginning of the 13th century on the hill of San Giorgio, above of Ermoupolis. Ano Syros maintains its enchanting medieval atmosphere. Innumerable marble steps between narrow streets and houses with coloured doors lead to the top of the town.

 

Syros is an example of unique cultural mixture between its catholic and orthodox population and between its urban and tourist development. It is suitable both for a quiet vacation by its seafront villages and for a lively and qualitative entertainment in the city. The visitor will feel the glory of the island's history, while on the other hand will enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere and the vivid, elegant character that Syros has to offer.