Syros Island is known for its harmonious combination of culture, entertainment, and religion. It was historically significant in the Cycladic civilization and is now renowned for its rich cultural tradition.
The island hosts various events in Ermoupolis, its capital, such as the International Classical Music Festival of Cyclades, ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival, and Ermoupoleia Cultural Festival, which provide diverse options for visitors to experience.
The island offers a variety of sea activities, beaches, and delicious cuisine including famous halvadopita, loukoumia, cold meats, and PDO cheese San Michali.
About the Location
- Galissas beach
- Agathopes beach
- Kini Beach
- Delfini beach
- Vary beach
- Armeos beach
- Megas Gialos beach
- Azolimnos beach
- Ahladi beach
- Ampela beach
- Possidonia beach
- Finikas beach
- Fetouri beach
- Kokkina beach
- Komito beach
- Liaropa beach
- Santorinoi beach
Syros is a family-friendly island with limited activities, but it’s great for walking in the streets of Ermoupolis and cycling in the countryside. Most beaches have sunbeds and umbrellas but no water sports centers. The northern side of the island is ideal for jeep tours and exploring the village of San Mihalis.
- Town Hall
- Vaporia Quarter
- Apollo Theatre
- Capuchin Monastery
- Vamvakaris Museum
- Archaeological Museum
- Industrial Museum
- Church of Resurrection
- Church of Agios Nikolaos
- Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary
- Archaeological site of Halandriani
- Jesuit Monastery
- Cycladic Art Museum
