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ANO MERIA (Village) FOLEGANDROS
Tel: +30 22860 41387, 41043
THIRASSIA (Village) THERASSIA (SANTORINI)
Tel: +30 22860 29143
ANAFI (Village) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22860 61266
Fax: +30 22860 61300
ANTIPAROS (Port) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22840 61570
Fax: +30 22840 61218
DONOUSSA (Village) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22850 51600
Fax: +30 22850 51639
FOLEGANDROS, CHORA (Village) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22860 41285, 41299
Fax: +30 22860 27170
HERAKLIA (Village) HERAKLIA
Tel: +30 22850 71545, 74184
Fax: +30 22850 71545
KIMOLOS (Village) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22870 51218
Fax: +30 22870 51768
KOUFONISSI (Port) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22850 71379
Fax: +30 22850 74139
OIA (Village) SANTORINI
Tel: +30 22860 71228, 71840
Fax: +30 22860 71271
PANORMOS (Village) TINOS
Tel: +30 22830 31262
Fax: +30 22830 31462
SCHINOUSSA (Port) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22850 71170, 74250
Fax: +30 22850 74190
SCHINOUSSA (Village) KYKLADES
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Tel: +30 22850 71170, 74250
Fax: +30 22850 74190
SIKINOS (Village) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22860 51238, 51228, 22863 60630
Fax: +30 22860 51238
IOS (Village) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22860 91936, 91505
Fax: +30 22860 91228
AGIOS ARSENIOS (Village) NAXOS
Tel: +30 22850 41403
ANO MERA (Village) MYKONOS
Tel: +30 22890 71261, 72200
Fax: +30 22890 71261
APOLLONIA (Small town) SIFNOS
Apollonia, also known as Stavri, has been the capital of Siphnos since
1836. It was the seat of the Siphnos Municipality (1836-1914) and of the Apollonia
District (1914-1998), and is presently the seat of the newly formed Siphnos Municipality
(1999).
The name Apollonia derives from Apollo, meaning a town dedicated to
the worship of the God Apollo. As for the derivation of its common name, Stavri,
which dates back to 1677, there are various possible interpretations: it could
derive from the male proper name Stavros; from Timios Stavros meaning Holy Cross
(there was a church of a holy cross in the vicinity); from its location literally
at the crossroads where all the main roads of the island meet; or from the crosswise
design of the town plan and houses.
Whatever the derivation of its common name, Apollonia is indeed situated
in the geographical center of the island and it is built amphitheatrically on
three hills. The island's commercial center, this is where you will find, among
other things, news agencies, travel offices, banks, stationary shops, as well
as the island's medical clinic, two pharmacies, the two police stations, the telecommunications
facilities sand gas stations. Apollonia has no shortage of restaurants, traditional
coffee houses, cafes, bars, and souvenir gift shops.
Visitors can stroll on Apollonia's stone-paved streets and lanes,
and enjoy the picturesque to local architecture, or have a drink or coffee at
the many coffee bars or sample the delicious local cuisine in one of the many
restaurants. To appreciate the local history and culture, a visit to the Folklore
Museum in Apollonia's central square is highly recommended.
Other sites of historical and cultural interest include the old schools
of Saint Artemios (1832-1988), the church of Saint Artemios (1629), which belongs
to the Simonopetry of Mount Athos, the Virgin Mary of Barou with the French frescoes
and wood curved temple the churches Saint Athanasios, Saint Sostis, the Transfiguration
of Christ, the Holy Cross and the Bearded Virgin ''Uraniofora'', the busts of
poet Rambaya in the square of the same name and that of Aristomenis Provelengios,
made by the famous Tinian sculptor Giannoulis Halepas, in the courtyard of the
Gymnasium.
South-west from Apollonia, on the highest peak of Mount Prophet Elias,
visitors can see the imposing monastery of the same name (1145-1890), where many
of the monks were iconographers; those who enjoy hiking will never forget the
panoramic view of the Aegean and the scenic way in which the island's many villages
punctuate the soft contours of the hills across from Mount Prophet Elias.
On the north slope of the same mountain, visitors can also see the
Monastery of Saint John tou Moungou (the Mute) (ca. 1650-1834), where Parthenios
Heretis, o monk well known for his intellectual and scholarly pursuits, lived
and worked.
ARTEMONAS (Village) SIFNOS
Tel: +30 22840 32388
Fax: +30 22840 31234
According to the local lore, the village was allegedly the place where
Artemis, The well-wisher, namely the goddess who protected those disembarking
from the arriving ships, but also the one who brought about favorable resolutions
to various troubles, was worshipped. Though this lore made for good stories, it
is highly unlikely that is historically accurate, for in ancient time places were
Artemis was worshipped were called Artemissia. According to a scholar the name
Artemonas, or Artemon, relies on the same linguistic structure as that of Parthenonas,
or Parthenon, which itself derives etymologically from Parthena meaning virgin,
virginity being one of the attributions of Artemis.
Artemonas is the birthplace of Nikolaos Chrysogelos, already mentioned
above, and of Ioannis Gryparis, a highly esteemed Greek poet and philologist.
A municipality in its own right from 1914 until 1998, Artemonas is now part of
the single Municipality of Siphnos. One and a half kilometers north of Apollonia,
Artemonas is one of the most picturesque villages of Siphnos, thanks to the neoclassical
architecture of many of its houses and its beautiful gardens.
Of the many windmills that used to stand at the top of the hill, today
only two are in good condition. This spot is worth a visit for its panoramic view
not only for the other villages, including Kastro, but also of the nearby islands.
In Artemonas visitors can see the house where the poet Gryparis was born, the
churches of the Virgin Mary of Kohi, for its interesting architecture, the Virgin
Mary of Samos, an extension to which was added in1788 and where you will find
the icon of the Virgin Mary, The Nun, a rare iconic depiction of Mary without
the Holy Child and the Virgin Mary of Balis, whose feast day is celebrated on
November 21.
CHROUSSA (Village) SYROS
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".
DAMARIONAS (Village) NAXOS
Tel: +30 22850 31326
DIO CHORIA (Village) TINOS
The village lies at 8 km from the "Chora", on a wonderful site with
a view to match and plenty of fresh water. It boasts numerous traditional cafes
and taverns. A rather bumpy road leads out of the village to Lihnaftia,
where visitors will find a wonderful sandy coast with many taverns.
EPISKOPI GONIAS (Village) THIRA
Tel: +30 22860 31451
FINIKAS (Village) SYROS
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.
GALISSAS (Village) SYROS
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.
IMEROVIGLI (Village) THIRA
Tel: +30 22860 23033
KAPARIA (Village) ANDROS
Tel: +30 22820 61469
Kapparia owes the name to the plant caper (kappari in greek), which
you will find everywhere. The village is situated at the higher point of the fertile
Korthi valley and from
here originates the river Kapparianos, which flows even during the summer.
Sights are the dotted pigeon houses (peristeriones), the water-mills
and the adjacent to the main village Megalo
Chorio, with excellent architecture.
Moving to the other side of the mountain you will find the serene
beach of Plaka, with crystal
clear waters, while on the main road don't miss a stop at Agios Georgios in Farali.
KARTERADOS (Village) THIRA
Tel: +30 22860 22774
KATAPOLA (Village) AMORGOS
Tel: +30 22850 71257
Fax: +30 22850 71257
KOCHYLOS (Village) ANDROS
Tel: +30 22820 61046
Hanging on the mountain, Kochylou, a real artist's painting, awaits
you to visit the neighbouring Kastro Faneromenis (Faneromeni Castle) and to refresh
you with a magnificent view of the Aegean
Sea.
Take a delightful walk in the twisting stonepaths of the village,
making a necesary stop for a rest at the coffee-shops. The village area has picturesque
springs and beaches, such as Melissa and Lavantara with its caves and access from
the sea and isolated Bouros with access from Ormos,on foot. It is worthwhile to
walk towards Ormos through
the well-maintained path, finding out in this way that the village is not so mountainous
as it seems.
KORTHI (Village) ANDROS
Tel: +30 22820 61354
Korthi is a vast area in the south part of the Municipality, which
includes many villages. Many places are worthwhile seeing.
Aidonia
is a picturesque village, with a nice old spring, the castle-houses (pirgospita)
and Alinou Monastery. You will never forget the festivities (panigiri) in Kournous
high above Aidonia, on August 29th.
Visit the traditional village Amonakliou
and medieval Mousionas,
Agia Triada in Korhi, which was the first school in Andros established before
the War of Greek Independence and it has remarkable relics. In Piso
Meria you can see the water-mills in Bouro. Have a rest at the scenic square
in Korthi and move on to the byzantine churches of Agios Ioannis Theologos and
Agios Nikolaos.
If you feel adventurous you can go to Steno area, where you will compensate
with the view and the isolated sandy beaches you will find.
Don't forget to take a look at Moni
Tromarchion and to be present in one of the festivities taking place there
in easter and mid-August, and also in Agios Ioannis in Kremmydes at the end of
September, where you will go by a fishing-boat.
LEFKES (Village) PAROS
Tel: +30 22840 41990, 41617
Fax: +30 22840 41990
MANA (Village) SYROS
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.
MARPISSA (Village) PAROS
Tel: +30 22840 41217
Fax: +30 22840 41744
MEGALOCHORI (Village) THIRA
Tel: +30 22860 81046
PAGOS (Village) SYROS
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.
PALEOKASTRO (Village) ANDROS
Tel: +30 22820 61496
Paleokastro consists of many villages, each one with its own style
and architecture.
Piskopeio
with the lovely house architecture, the wind and water mills, the scenic springs
and the old Elementary School.
Lardia
with the flowery gardens and the breath-taking view of Ormos and the open sea.
Gianniseo, high up on the mountain, with Agridiotissa church dominating
in the area and the old Elementary School.
Exo Vouni
in a pure mountainous environment. Mesa
Vouni with the therapeutic spring Petrenia, the water-mills, the tiny monastery
Agios Antonios, the Elementary School and the impressive geological formations,
Lefkopodes, with signs of palaeolithic settlement. Don't forget to be there on
August 23rd for the traditional Wine Festival.
Leaving Vouni,
go to the remarkable Panachrantou
Monastery, where you will admire the impressive interior and you will rest
under the thick shadow in the yard, having a rare view of the central part of
the island with Chora.
POSSIDONIA (Village) SYROS
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.
PYRGOS KALISTIS (Village) THIRA
Tel: +30 22860 31226
SYNETI (Village) ANDROS
Tel: +30 22820 22954
Syneti, one with Dipotamata, has to show the visitor an impressive
natural environment and an unexpected tranquility, by the end of the gorge.
The coffee-shops of the village, the Elementary School and the scenic
stonepaths, add the final touch to a unique landscape.
The beaches in the area, unique too, are the isolated Lidi in the
north and Syneti beach, with the impressive stalactites by the sea and the underwater
springs.
In Syneti it is worth visiting the Cultural Museum "Cultural
Heritage of Syneti".
TINOS (Small town) KYKLADES
The town of Tinos is called "chora" by its citizens and is a small
insular township that began to develop during the period of theTurkish occupation.
Upon arriving at the port of Tinos, visitors see two roads. Both of them lead
to the cathedral of the Panagia. The one to the left, leoforos tis Megalocharis,
is new; the one to the right is the older Evangelistrias street. The Town Hall,
the telephone communications building and the Archeological Museum are situated
on leoforos Megalocharis. Numerous shops are concentrated on Evangelistrias street.
Except for the church of the Panagia, we find many other beautiful churches in
the town: the Catholic church of Agios Nikolaos, the church of Kimiseos tis Theotokou
(Malamatenia), the church of Taxiarhon, of Trion Ierarchon and of Agios Ioannis.
The church of Agios Antoniosis is situated on the way to the port and to Kionia,
very near to the old quarter of Palada. This quarter is accurately named for its
numerous townhouses (palatia) on the waterfront, while another version has it
that its name derives from "palantzes" - scales used for weighing goods. The Orthodox
church of Agios Nikolaos is very near to Palada.
VARI (Small town) SYROS
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" .
VOURVOULOS (Village) THIRA
Tel: +30 22860 22112
SYROS (Town) KYKLADES
Tel: +3022813 61500, 22813 61542
Fax: +3022810 82376
SIFNOS (Port) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22840 31975
Fax: +30 22840 28961
AMORGOS (Village) AMORGOS
Tel: +3022853 60200
Fax: +3022850 71246
APOLLONIA (Small town) SIFNOS
Tel: +3022843 60300
Fax: +3022840 33076
FIRA (Small town) SANTORINI
Tel: +3022863 60101, 60109
Fax: +3022860 22118
IOS (Village) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22863 60400
Fax: +30 22863 60424
IOULIS (Small town) KEA
Tel: +3022883 60000
Fax: +3022880 22811
KYTHNOS (Village) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22813 61100
Fax: +30 22813 61120
MILOS (Small town) KYKLADES
Tel: +3022873 60100, 60105
Fax: +3022870 21368
MYKONOS (Town) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22890 22201, 23990, 23988, 23261
Fax: +30 22890 22229
NAXOS (Town) KYKLADES
Tel: +3022853 60100
Fax: +3022850 23570
SERIFOS (Village) SERIFOS
Tel: +30 22810 51210
Fax: +30 22810 79366
SYROS (Town) KYKLADES
Tel: +3022813 61000
Fax: +3022810 88232
TINOS (Small town) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22833 60100-5
Fax: +30 22833 60111
ANDROS (Small town) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22820 23737
Fax: +30 22820 23737
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