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AGATHONISSI (Island) DODEKANISSOS
The economy is dependent on animal farming, fishing and tourism. Animal
farming is conducted “free range” and therefore produce is small in
quantity but of exceptional quality.
There are some ten professional fishermen earning a living from the
waters surrounding the island although in recent years fish farming has been a
successful addition.
As has occurred with the other Dodecanese
islands, visitors to the island have steadily increased, making tourism a main
source of income for the economic development of the island.
Manolis Makris, ed.
This text (extract) is cited February 2004 from the Dodekanissos
Union of Municipalities & Communities pamphlet.
SYMI (Island) DODEKANISSOS
Since the island is mountainous and arid, the majority of its inhabitants
used to be employed in the sponge industry, shipping, fishing, shepherding and
very small-scale farming. Nowadays the majority is engaged in tourism, commerce
and crafts, such as carpentry and boat building.
This text (extract) is cited November 2003 from the Municipality
of Symi tourist pamphlet.
KEA (Island) KYKLADES
The basic occupation of the islanders was, and still is, stock breeding. Kea's cows are reputedly the best of the region. Pigs, goats and sheep are also raised on the island.
Apart from dairy products (milk, cheese, butter etc.) Kea also produces excellent vegetables, fruit and nuts.
Apiculture should also be mentioned. Thyme honey from Kea is famous. Pasteli, made with sesame seed and honey, is a speciality of the island.
SYMI (Island) DODEKANISSOS
Half of the current active population is engaged in the building industry, as
well as in commerce and tourism including restaurants, hotels and transport. At
present, tourism in Symi is dependent on daily visitors who come from Rhodes and
visitors who stay in Symi for a couple of days. Symiots who live abroad visit
Symi for their vacations during the summer months as well. The duration of the
season lasts 7 months (April - October). High season lasts three months July -
September. A few number of people are engaged in agriculture, farming and fishery.
Boat building and wood carving (furniture, decorative motives in interior architecture)
flourished in the past. Nowadays two small boat - yards are operating mainly for
the construction and repair of the fishing boats.
This text is cited May 2005 from the Municipality of Symi URL below, which contains images
SYROS (Island) KYKLADES
Syros is the administrative centre of the Cycladic islands. A large
part of its population is employed in public services. The Prefectural Administration
of the Cyclades and the Administration
of the northern Aegean Region
are located in Hermoupolis.
Another significant part of its population is involved in agricultural
production. Numerous greenhouses cover every corner of southern Syros and produce
fresh vegetables (even out of season) such as zucchinis, eggplants, tomatoes,
cucumbers...). They supply not only the market of Hermoupolis, but are also exported
to Athens and other Greek cities.
Stock breeding is also highly developed on Syros.The Union of Agricultural
Companies of Syros processes and packs fresh milk, as well as a range of dairy
products, such as the "San Michali" cheese and other Syriot varieties. Apiculture
is also developed in "Apano Meria".
Many Syriots are employed in the shipbuilding wharves of "Neorio",
which is one of the important economic resources of the island. As a matter of
fact, Syros preserves old traditions in shipbuilding. Syriot shipyards were once
world-famous and some of them are still operational. Old commercial
traditions are maintained in the modern market of Syros. Due to these traditions,
this market offers an abundance of shops selling all kinds of goods. The marble-paved
narrow streets of that part of the town, right at the port, are lined with one
shop after another, meeting the demand of Syriots and visitors alike. Hardly any
visitor leaves the island without having tasted its famous loukoum and halvadopita.
During the last years, Syros experienced a wave of tourism. It is
being discovered by more and more people. Hotels, beaches and tourist services
have been developed . Numerous neoclassical buildings have been restored to their
former glory and are often turned into splendid hotels.
Many taverns and small restaurants offer live music (bouzouki, guitar
and accordeon). One can enjoy the atmosphere while sampling delicious local specialities
(pichti, louza, syriano loukaniko, etc.).
This text is cited Apr 2003 from the University of Patras' XENIOS DIAS website URL below.
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