| May 23, 2013 |
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|  ANO SYROS (Small town) SYROS |
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| | CHROUSSA (Village) SYROS |
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Chroussa Community
Tel: +30 22810 61480
Chroussa, along with Pagos,
is a village situated in the centre of the island, at 7 km from Hermoupolis. It
is a typical agricultural site, among orchards and greenhouses. These supply the
island with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Its farms are built in traditional style and are typical of this kind
of architecture on Syros. One also finds some surprisingly grand country houses
in neoclassical style, dating from the 19th century and screened from the road
by pine groves. Amazingly green gardens thrive in the shade of these trees.
The impressive catholic church of Faneromenis is situated on the hill.
During religious holidays, it attracts a great number of worshippers. Remains
of an ancient settlement are found on the site of "Agia Thekla".
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| | FINIKAS (Village) SYROS |
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Finikas Community
Tel: +30 22810 42219
Finikas lies very near to Possidonia, at 11 km from Hermoupolis. Visitors
arriving by sea can berth in its harbour and eat in taverns on the seafront.
Tourists flock to Finikas during the summer. Rest, relaxation and
delightful walks along its coast are guaranteed.
Hotels and rooms for rent abound. The Community even boasts an Agricultural
health centre, with sport facilities such as basketball grounds. Children can
enjoy themselves in a safe playground created especially for them.
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| | GALISSAS (Village) SYROS |
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Galissa Community
Tel: +30 22810 42408
Galissa, at 9 km from Ermoupolis, is a well-known seaside resort,
boasting the largest beach of the island. It counts modern hotel complexes, rooms
for rent and a camping.
The village is situated on a picturesque site. Its sandy beaches are
crowded by numerous visitors and its pier is a fine place for delightful strolls
and sightseeing. If you are romantically inclined, you can walk to the country
church of Agios Stefanos, built on the rocks just above the sea. The small snow-white
chapel of Agias Pakous (or Ipakous) was built on the foundations of an even older
church.
Remains of an ancient settlement were found here.
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| | MANA (Village) SYROS |
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Manna Community
Tel: +30 22810 88601
A Mediterranean village, 3 km from Hermoupolis, among green valleys
and farmland, spreading to the beach of Azolimnos. The village is surrounded by
greenhouses, producing fresh vegetables. Parts of arable fields are divided by
cane-plantations.
You pass by it on your way to the Airport.
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| | PAGOS (Village) SYROS |
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Pagos Community
Tel: +30 22810 42192
Pagos is 7 km from Hermoupolis and, like Chroussa,
situated in the middle of the island. It is a farming village, set among orchards
and greenhouses, which supply the island with fresh fruits and vegetables.
One can see some fine examples of agricultural architecture, both
of the traditional Syriot type and of the neoclassical country house style which
was typical of the 19th century.
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| | POSSIDONIA (Village) SYROS |
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Possidonia Community
Possidonia lies at 12 km from Hermoupolis. Some people still call
it Dellagratsia, after the name of the church of Santa Maria Della Grazia.
It is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages of the island.
Possidonia was the favourite place of the island's wealthy class who built their
country retreats in and around the village. Thus, we see quite a number of neoclassical
mansions, some of which are open to visitors. Visitors to Possidonia
will admire the catholic church of Agios Petros and the orthodox church of Agios
Ioannis.
On the way to the sea, one comes upon the beautiful sandy beach of
Angathopon and, a litlle
further on, the deserted beach of Komitos. One should also enjoy a swim in the
pure sea of Ambela.
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| | VARI (Small town) SYROS |
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Vari Community
Tel: +30 22810 61222
The sheltered bay of Vari lies at 6 km from Hermoupolis. Vari is a
traditional farming village, while the tourist industry is highly developed on
the beaches of Megas Ialos, Achladi, Vari, Fabrika, and Santorini.
After a refreshing swim, one can sample delicious traditional snacks
and fresh fish in typical local taverns. Remains of an ancient settlement were
found on the site of "Koskonas" .
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