At first there was grandma’s old house in the orchard, on top of that gentle ridge, overlooking the Agean blue; Immersed in blossoming geraniums, aging olive trees and the fragrance of citrus fruit. All set in the pine-forested village of Chroussa, with its echoes of old-time genteel…
The orchard still goes strong, with organic vines and more, but there are now three stand-alone stone-built resi
dences available to discerning guests. The Cycladic rural architectural style has been meticulously preserved in the wood and masonry austere lines. Tradition continues with the stylishly furnished interior, mostly with restored antique pieces creating a warm, homely atmosphere without compromising comfort. Each of the three residences comes with its own private patio with unobstructed views to the sea, the hilly crest line or the nearby pine wood. And while you gaze you may find out why the gentry of the past chose Chroussa as their retreat...
Chroussa's farms are built in traditional style and are typical of this kind of architecture in 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 tree. You can enjoy walking around the village of Chroussa or trekking at the north of the island, where you can find the best beaches. The nearest beach is Vari and Mega Gialos, 2km away, while all the great beaches of the island are not further than 10 to 15 minutes. In the village you can find a yummy greek taverna. The nearest market is in Vari village. The bus station is 500m away from our farm. Syros island is found almost in the centre of Cyclades, 83 naval miles from Piraeus and 62 naval miles from Rafina. The travel with ferry-boat lasts roughly four hours, while with the modern speedboats it lasts 2 hours. From the hill of Ano Syra the visitor can see many islands and immediately he will understand why Syros developed in the administrative, commercial, intellectual and cultural centre of Cyclades. Syros is called 'The princess of Cyclades'.
