Syros
The island of Syros has been historically known as Syra or Syros.
The beautiful Ermoupolis with the majestic imposing mansions is the capital of Syros, as well as the current capital of the Cyclades. Thanks to the key geographical location of Ermoupolis, both the island and the port of Syros experienced particular commercial prosperity after 1826, when it served as the naval, industrial and cultural center of the new Greek state.
On the island of Syros, the Orthodox and the Catholic community coexist harmoniously, celebrating Easter together. The contrasts of the island blend together in a bourgeois setting: the marbled squares and the villas or Ermoupolis, with the imposing mansions, and Ano Syra, with the cobbled Cycladic alleys. Experience everyday life on the island and get a sense of the classic and the traditional element. Taste new flavors and let the beautiful images of the island carry you away. Surrender to the enchanting aura of Syros, which will certainly make you crave visiting the island again and again.