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Syros Excursions: Things to do and to see on Syros, Sightseeing, Cyclades

 

 

The island of Syros is the capital island of the Cyclades. It was the largest cultural and trade centre of the Aegean in the 19th century and capital Ermoupolis was Greece's principal port. Today visitors to Syros will find an island both peaceful and cosmopolitan, with much to admire.

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Syros: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Tours, Cruises, Island Hopping, Yacht Rentals, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Syros offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Syros highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Syros. For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.
 
:: Ermoupolis


Location:
On the central east side of Syros
Description: A commercially and culturally developed sea settlement of great architectural beauty, a great reminder of its brilliant past.

Ermoupolis, Syros
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:: Town Hall

Location:
On Miaouli Square of Ermoupolis
Description: Its particular architecture combines the vibe of the classical ancient Greece with the Romanticism of the West.
Town Hall, Syros
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:: Kini village

Location:
9 km west of Ermoupolis
Description: Kini is famous for its succulent sea foods and fresh fish as well as its magnificent sunsets.
Nearest beach: Kini
Kini village
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:: Megas Gialos Beach

Location:
12 km from Ermoupolis
Description: A popular tourist resort on Syros island, chosen by many visitors to spend their vacations.
Nearest village: Megas Gialos
Megas Gialos beach
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:: Ano Syros village

Location:
Connected to Ermoupolis
Description: The combination of typical Cycladic architecture with the medieval influence gives an interesting and beautiful result that will charm every visitor wandering around the narrow streets.
Ano Syros village
>> Info & Pictures of: Ano Syros village  
:: Galissas Beach

Location:
5 km from Ermoupolis
Description: Galissas is the most popular beach resort on the island of Syros. It is actually a small bay and the waters are safe, thus ideal for families with small kids.
Nearest village: Galissas
Galissas beach
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:: Agios Nikolaos church

Location: In Ermoupolis
Description: This fine Orthodox Church is located on the north side of Ermoupolis and has a magnificent blue and gold dome, a testimony of its lost and faded splendour.

Agios Nikolaos, Syros
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:: Agathopes Beach

Location:
In Poseidonia, southwest of Syros
Description: This popular beach with a cosmopolitan essence is a perfect spot for sunbathing and swimming, while some diving clubs offer nice underwater experiences.
Nearest village: Poseidonia
Agathopes Beach
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:: Holy church of the Assumption

Location: At Vrodado Hill
Description: The wonderful church of the Assumption was built in 1870 on the top of Vrodado Hill, in Hermoupolis and offers a terrific view of the neighbouring islands of Tinos and Mykonos.

Holy church of the Assumption
>> Info & Pictures of: Church of the Assumption  
:: Poseidonia village

Location:
13 km southwest of Ermoupolis
Description: Poseidonia is full of gardens, pine trees and beautiful neoclassical houses, which testify about the past nobility and the “Belle Époque” of Syros during the 19th century.

>> Info & Pictures of: Poseidonia village  
::Ermoupolis Industrial Museum

Location: In Ermoupolis town
Description: A very interesting museum, showing evidences from the industrial past of Ermoupolis. Maps and pictures, machines, tools and industrial objects and raw material.


>> Info & Pictures of: Ermoupolis Industrial Museum  
:: The Festival of Guitar

Description: The Festival of Guitar is organized in Ermoupolis every July and offers classes of various levels, competitions, concerts and cafe-concerts in various bars and cafes of the town as well as many happenings in various picturesque sites of the capital.

>> Info & Pictures of: Festival of Guitar  
:: Chaladriani Archaeological Site

Description: Consisting mainly of a cemetery belonging to the Early Cycladic period, the archaeological site of Chaladriani is unique and quite interesting, as the graves discovered were corbelled and also included a lot of wealthy items, such as vessels looking like frying pans, with representations of ships on them. These artifacts have been put up on display at the Syros museum and are worth a watch.


>> Info & Pictures of: Chaladriani site  
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