Kini village in Syros

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Kini is located on the west side of the island of Syros, just 9 km from the capital Ermoupoli. It is a picturesque seaside village with sandy beach which has been awarded the Blue Flag, proof of a clean and well organized beach. 

There you can find taverns, restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy the unique-to-sunset color harmony and the sea view accompanied by coffee or ouzo. Before reaching the village you can visit the monastery of St. Barbara, built in the last century, where you can admire the exceptional images that depict the life of Saint. In the monastery there is also an exhibition of handmade textiles, made with the traditional loom. 

Located about 100 meters from the beach of the village is the “museum of fishing vessels, tools, shells and aquatic organisms,” which is unique of its type in the Cyclades. The cultural life in Kini is quite rich and during summer there are organized various events and reports from the Maritime Cultural Ecology Group Kini. On June 29, there is a feast organized dedicated to St. Peter, a celebration for locals and visitors, that has a great success. The image of St. 

Peter sails by boat in the bay of Kini with escort and other decorated boats. At the festival wine, soup and paella are offered and the party continues with live music, songs and dance. In mid-August the custom of “fotarides” is revived. Each family lits fires in tin cans and decorate their home while the children are responsible for the decoration of the beach and terraces.