the jewel in syros’ crown is undoubtedly it’s capital, ermoupoli. the city was founded during the greek wars of independence in the 1820s and soon became the commercial and industrial centre of greece, playing a more important role than piraeus – after all, ‘ermopouli’ means ‘city of hermes’, and hermes was the god of commerce
visitors today can wander the streets admiring the imposing neoclassical architecture and enjoying the town’s aristocratic atmosphere, elegant cafes and upmarket boutiques. due to the city’s importance (it is home to the region’s courts and public offices), ermoupoli is a thriving town even in the winter months, making it unique in the aegean as an excellent option for year-round living.
gastronomy on syros is a strong rival to any found on mykonos or santorini – as an island with a year-round population the restaurants rely on local customers rather than tourists, so have to serve top-quality food. the island was historically populated with refuges from asia minor, a group renowned for their culinary skills and which still filters through today. local specialities include the tooth-achingly sweet loukoumi, with its rainbow of flavours and fillings.
outside of the capital, syros is dotted with the usual cycladic villages and beaches – picture- perfect kini is one of the best in the aegean, with it’s un-spoilt beach and laid-back atmosphere. meanwhile , finikias is the island’s yachting centre, with a contemporary marina perfect for mooring or chartering sailboats.
This beautiful seafront plot measuring 295,000 sq. m is found on the peaceful island of Syros, close to Ano Meria on the northern coastline. It is close to the semi-private Marmari Beach, which can only be reached by hiking or private boat from the small port of Kini.
The perfectly sized parcel of land benefits from unobstructed sea views and would make the ideal location for a luxury holiday complex, offering a unique combination of natural beauty and modern amenities. The plot is divided into 5 building sites: 2 x 80,000 sq. m, 2 x 47,000 sq.m, and 1 x 41,000 sq. m, each benefiting from access to a beautiful sandy beach. The land has the benefit of its own natural water source and can also be connected to the local water and power supply systems. It also contains a marble quarry, from which excellent building materials can be sourced.
Syros is referred to as the “Queen of the Cyclades” and lies in the middle of this island group, very close to Mykonos. It has an area of 86 sq. km, a coastline of 87 km, and a population in excess of 25,000. It is within easy access of Athens and Piraeus (the trip by ferry takes 4 hours, or 2.5 hours by speedboat-ferry), and the island is also connected by ferry with Rafina, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Ios, Santorini, and other Cycladic islands, as well as airport connection to Athens International Airport.
Development potential includes private use (5 x plots of 400 sq.m living space, resulting in 2,000 sq.m in total), or commercial use (20% of the plot size, resulting in 59,000 sq.m of commercial space).
