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Rural areas hold a unique wealth: landscapes that inspire, traditions that endure over time, and people driven by creativity and a deep love for their homeland. The project “ENERDECA II”, in which the Development Agency of Cyclades S.A. participates, was created to bring all these elements to the forefront, opening up new development opportunities through creative tourism. It does not treat culture and the environment as something static or museum-like, but as a living force that can connect communities, inspire visitors, and pave the way toward a better future.

Creative tourism is a form of tourism that emphasizes the traveler’s authentic experience and focuses on offering workshops and creative activities, as well as local production, art, crafts, and related practices.

It is based on visitors’ active participation in genuine experiences such as local gastronomy, art, activities in the natural environment, traditions, and storytelling. Here, the visitor tastes, learns, creates, and shares experiences with locals.

Within this framework, the Development Agency of Cyclades S.A. organized a creative tourism seminar/workshop in Syros on 27 and 28 May 2025, where the ENERDECA II project, the core principles of creative tourism, and the potential for developing related activities were presented. This workshop also gave rise to the idea of creating a creative tourism network in Syros.

Subsequently, on 13 and 14 September 2025, a treasure hunt game was organized with the participation of creative tourism service providers. This initiative served as a first opportunity for networking and collaboration among providers, while also offering a unique experience for visitors in the island.

The next step was the creation of an online platform and map presenting all interested parties who offer creative tourism activities in Syros. The website is addressed mainly to island visitors and highlights the variety of available activities.

Important note:

As the project is funded by the local LEADER Cyclades program, please note that, according to the program’s terms, the display of brand names, logos, or contact details of participating businesses or organizations is not permitted. In addition, the project —and therefore the website— concerns exclusively businesses or entities that can offer short-duration (one-off) creative tourism activities to visitors, and not extensive or long-term programs.

If you provide such activities and wish to be included on the creative tourism website and map, please express your interest by completing this form.

We look forward to continuing together the effort to showcase and promote creative Syros!

Kind regards,
Development Agency of Cyclades S.A.