Maritime Informatics & Robotics - Maritime2023

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING - Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering
3 Jul 2023 to 12 Jul 2023
Syros

Ηow to get to Syros

By Air

Syros is easily reached by plane or ferry. There are several flights from Athens. The airline company is the Sky Express (https://www.skyexpress.gr). Check out their websites for special prices especially if you book early.

By Sea

During summer there is a frequent daily schedule of ferries leaving from Piraeus and the trip takes between 2-4 hours depending on the ferry. Several companies go to Syros, the most known are Blue Star Ferries και Hellenic Seaways.

For more travel information about ferries you can visit:
www.ferriesingreece.com, www.openseas.gr, www.bluestarferries.gr, www.hellenicseaways.gr. 

 

 

How to get to the University

The Department of Product & Systems Design Engineering is located in different traditional buildings in the Historical Center or in the region of Hermoupolis. From airport, you can reach the University main building (1st High School of Syros) by taxi. The university buildings are in walking distance from the port. You can easily find directions through Google Maps.

Accomodation
There are plenty hotels and 'rooms to let' in Hermoupolis with variable prices. The school has achieved special prices for the attendees.  

We have arranged for a limited number of students to be hosted at the Research Space "Apano Meria".

Please contact them directly at https://juniperus.apanomeria.org/en/ (mentioning the school in respective comms) 

Dining
You can find information and reviews of Syros's restaurants on tripadvisor. Also traditional greek souvlaki is a popular and affordable solution.

Public Transportation
Local Public transportation is free and you can access the timetables here. Transportation outside of Hermoupolis (KTEL) costs up to 2 euros and you can find the timetables here.

 Weather in Syros

The climate in Syros is a typical Mediterranean climate with mild winters during which the temperatures rarely drop below 0 degrees. It is characterized by with rainfalls and dry summers with high temperatures, cooled by the "meltemia", the north wind blowing from the end of July until the middle of August. You can access a seven day weather forecast through www.Meteo.gr. 

 

What to bring 

  • Walking shoes
  • Hat
  • Swimming clothes
  • Sunblock