Συλλογή 025: Chios - Syros - Athens Summer 2022
An afternoon visit to Mesta is always in the plans. Then, drive along the western coast of Chios to visit isolated small beaches and watch incredible sunsets. Mesta is one of the island’s medieval villages. Built to protect against pirate and other enemy raids, upon entering the fortress village one gets lost in the quiet narrow dark streets, a true maze. The density forces even the visitor to speak quietly. How can you not? It feels that you are in someone’s home.
After visiting home, we decided to head to Syros. We stayed at the main town, Ermoupoli. Syros is in the Cyclades but it stands out from the other islands. If you think you will visit Syros and see the blue-white houses of Santorini, Mykonos or Paros well I have news for you. You won’t. The architecture is neoclassical, with many mansions. Ano Syros (upper section of the town) is more medieval, built by the Venetians after they took control of the island in the early 13th century. Syros is a very interesting place. As my partner in travel, crime and life very eloquently said “Syros is the faded old-world starlet who has lapsed into her eccentricities with time. She is dusty and a bit fallen to ruin, but hints of her lovely bone structure and glittering past remain.”.
