Syros consists mainly of volcanic metamorphic rocks (schist, magma spills, marble etc.). These rocks are the result of strong tectonic forces, enormous temperatures and pressures deep in the Earth. Under these conditions, the rocks were cracked and corrugated to a great extent, eventually shaping the current morphology of the island with the mountains and the diverse relief.<\/p>\n
The mountain “Syringas” is the only part of the island with limestone rocks. This probably explains the existence of springs and lush vegetation, caves and small canyons.<\/p>\n
If you choose to explore Syros countryside by walking, follow the path from Kampos to the beach of Lia in the northwest of the island. On your way, you will have the chance to admire a rare geological phenomenon, Aerolithos, a rock of 10m height which according to myth, fell from the sky.<\/p>\n
The same path, following the ridge to “Diapori”, leads to the rare volcanic rocks of northern Syros, which have attracted the attention of world known geologists. Since 1845 the German geologist Hausmann has discovered a striking blue color, which he then called glaucophane (looks like glaucus – blue). Since then, the island\u2019s schist containing glaucophane has been named glaucophane schist. Syros is considered to be the most representative site of glaucophane schist, thus universities around the world are organizing educational trips, and the results of their studies are published in major international scientific journals.<\/p>\n
You may also observe other rocks in deep red and emerald-green colors that are called \u201cEklogites\u201d because of their unique, eclectic beauty. These are rounded, dark-colored rocks, which protrude impressively in the landscape. The geological place of the Eklogites is within a formation of a metamorphic wild flysch with a rich participation of mafic and ultramafic rocks, which today is an ophiolitic m\u00e9lange.<\/p>\n
Also, search for the so-called “Pherecydes cave”, which according to the tradition was inhabited since the 6th century BC by the poet and philosopher Pherecydes, who is considered the teacher of Pythagoras.<\/p>\n
It is also very interesting to explore and admire the geological richness of the island by the sea, observing the lacy coastline, which is mainly rocky and steep at the north of the island, but includes several gorgeous sandy and pebbly beaches. Find “Grammata” beach which name is linked to the inscriptions carved by sailors as wishes and payers to the gods so as to continue safely their journey. These inscriptions are still preserved and visible today in the smooth rocks of Grammata beach and according to archaeologists they date from classical antiquity to the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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