After that period the island had a significant Roman Catholic minority which was under the protection protection of France from piracy and the during Turkish occupation.
Cheese is also excellent.
Syros is also connected with Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Ios, Santorini, Sikinos, Folegandros, Amorgos, Asrypalaia, Ikaria and Samos. Getting Around - There is a good bus service around the island, from Ermoupolis to Talanta, Galissas, Finikas, Dellagrazia, Megas Yialos, Vari. Another round service runs from Ermoupolis to Talanta, Galissas, Vissa, Parakopi, Ano Mana. Agathopes, Komito, Kini, Faneromeni are also served. Taxis, car and motorbike rental is also available.