The Northern Cyclades - Andros, Tinos, Syros
Andros (Άνδρος) is the northernmost island of the Greek Cyclades archipelago, approximately 10 km south east of Euboea, and about 3 km north of Tinos. It is nearly 40 km long, and its greatest breadth is 16 km. The largest towns are Andros (town), Gavrio, Batsi, and Ormos Korthiou.
Tinos (Τήνος) is a Greek island situated in the Cyclades archipelago. The closest islands are Andros, Delos, and Mykonos.
Tinos is famous amongst Greeks for the Church of Panagia Evangelistria. The island is located near the geographical center of the Cyclades island complex, and because of the Panagia Evangelistria church, with its reputedly miraculous icon of Virgin Mary that it holds, Tinos is also the center of a yearly pilgrimage that takes place on the date of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary (15 August, "Dekapentavgoustos" in Greek).
Syros (Σύρος), is a Greek island in the Cyclades. It is located 78 nautical miles (144 km) south-east of Athens. The largest towns are Ermoupoli, Ano Syros, and Vari. Ermoupoli is the capital of the island and of the Cyclades. It has always been a significant port town, and during the 19th century it was even more significant than Piraeus.
Photos: Nebojša Dabić
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