A walking tour of wonderfully preserved Ano Syros
T he ultimate fortress town, wonderfully preserved Ano Syros allows you to explore a world of Cycladic architecture and Venetian charm, punctuated by magical views of the South Aegean. You’ll soon find out why Ano Syros looks the way it does. Winding streets so narrow there’s barely a straight line to be seen… whitewashed and […]
A walking tour of colourful Ermoupoli in Syros
Y ou know you’re in the heart of the Cyclades when you’re in Ermoupoli, the port-town of Syros, because the grandness of the Town Hall announces that this is the administrative capital of Greece’s best-known island chain. Only that everything around you – the neoclassical architecture, multi-coloured mansion houses and cosmopolitan aura – is nothing […]
Hidden gems of Syros
The Industrial Museum Part of the former industrial district has been turned into a museum. Wander among its buildings and you’ll see permanent exhibits on shipping, industry and the history of Ermoupoli, which will add to your appreciation of Syros today. Easter on Syros Easter anywhere in Greece is by definition special, […]
Syros is at the same time cosmopolitan and Cycladic, stately and traditional, Orthodox and Catholic…
T he capital of the Cyclades, Syros is an island of many faces. Even its main town, built on two hills, has a dual identity. Ermoupoli (Hermes’ town) is stately and grand, topped by an Orthodox church. And above it, Ano (Upper) Syros is a typically Cycladic village but crowned with Catholic monasteries and churches. […]
Combo package | unique holiday experience in Syros only at Alexandra Hotel
The trip to Syros will be an experience that will remain indelible in your memory. Come and live with us the ultimate experience of producing traditional Thyme Honey in Syros mountain, see how the traditional Loukoumi is made inside a workshop, and explore the pristine beaches of the island – which even the locals have […]
The best proposal – after the marriage proposal – is the organization of your wedding reception at Hotel Alexandra!
Hotel Alexandra is the best option if you dream your wedding in a traditional island chapel combined with a breathtaking idyllic scenery. We assume entirely the organization of the most beautiful day of your life. We aim to create the best memories of your wedding day, you and your guests. After years of experience, we […]