Guidebook for Syros
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Kini is one of the most famous beaches in Syros and it is only 10 mins away from the villa by car. Its an extremely peaceful rural location, with crystal clear and safe sea, and a small selection of authentic Greek tavernas!
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Kini
Kini is one of the most famous beaches in Syros and it is only 10 mins away from the villa by car. Its an extremely peaceful rural location, with crystal clear and safe sea, and a small selection of authentic Greek tavernas!
The small beach of Kymata (meaning “waves” in Greek) is a beach with fine pebbles, situated in front of Kanaris square, close to the port.
As it is found in the town, all facilities (accommodation, shopping etc) are available for you. It is a very good alternative for a quick dive, after you have finished your strolling about or before having your lunch in one of the taverns of the town.
In case of health problems the hospital of the town or a near by pharmacy are available for you.
Access to the beach from any part of the town is very easy on foot.
Kymata
Akti PapagoiThe small beach of Kymata (meaning “waves” in Greek) is a beach with fine pebbles, situated in front of Kanaris square, close to the port.
As it is found in the town, all facilities (accommodation, shopping etc) are available for you. It is a very good alternative for a quick dive, after you have finished your strolling about or before having your lunch in one of the taverns of the town.
In case of health problems the hospital of the town or a near by pharmacy are available for you.
Access to the beach from any part of the town is very easy on foot.
The small beach of Aghios Nicolaos is situated just below the homonymous church to which it owes its name. It is a pebbly beach with sandy spots.
All the facilities of the town are available for you and it is a good choice for a quick swim before or after other activities in the town.
In case of health problems you may address to the hospital or to one of the pharmacies of the town; for any other case the corresponding services of the capital are available for you.
Access from any part of the town is very easy on foot; you will reach the beach after you have stepped down several wide and easy steps.
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Άγιος Νικόλαος
10 LadopoulouThe small beach of Aghios Nicolaos is situated just below the homonymous church to which it owes its name. It is a pebbly beach with sandy spots.
All the facilities of the town are available for you and it is a good choice for a quick swim before or after other activities in the town.
In case of health problems you may address to the hospital or to one of the pharmacies of the town; for any other case the corresponding services of the capital are available for you.
Access from any part of the town is very easy on foot; you will reach the beach after you have stepped down several wide and easy steps.
The beach of Kokkina (“red” in Greek) is situated one kilometer after Foinikas and some 12 kilometers southwestern to Hermoupolis. The beach is well protected from “meltemia” (the northern summer winds).
The beach is not organised
Kokkina is a lovely beach with sand and small shiny pebbles.
In any case of emergency the corresponding services of Hermoupolis (12 kilometers far away to the Northeast) are available for you. Access to the beach is easy from the Foinikas village.
Kokkina Beach
The beach of Kokkina (“red” in Greek) is situated one kilometer after Foinikas and some 12 kilometers southwestern to Hermoupolis. The beach is well protected from “meltemia” (the northern summer winds).
The beach is not organised
Kokkina is a lovely beach with sand and small shiny pebbles.
In any case of emergency the corresponding services of Hermoupolis (12 kilometers far away to the Northeast) are available for you. Access to the beach is easy from the Foinikas village.
It would be unspeakable to visit Syros and not swim in Agkathopes Beach with its crystal clear, blue waters and the sea lilies, which bloom in abundance every summer, demonstrating the rich ecosystem of the region. It is located 14km to the southwest of Ermoupoli, the "do not miss" beach of the island. Although it is a cosmopolitan organized beach with beach bars, it is also suitable for families with young children, since its waters are shallow, safe and ideal for water sports. You will enjoy the view of the islets Schinonisi and Stroggilo, while lying on the beach for as long as you want without the annoying northern winds.
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Poseidonia
It would be unspeakable to visit Syros and not swim in Agkathopes Beach with its crystal clear, blue waters and the sea lilies, which bloom in abundance every summer, demonstrating the rich ecosystem of the region. It is located 14km to the southwest of Ermoupoli, the "do not miss" beach of the island. Although it is a cosmopolitan organized beach with beach bars, it is also suitable for families with young children, since its waters are shallow, safe and ideal for water sports. You will enjoy the view of the islets Schinonisi and Stroggilo, while lying on the beach for as long as you want without the annoying northern winds.
The main beach of Galissas is located in the homonym resort, to the southwest of Ermoupoli, which is 9km away. It has fine sand, ideal for games both for children and adults with natural shade from the tamarisk trees. Although this is the busiest beach of the island, its waters are crystal clear. Moreover, it is organized with water sports and beach volley tournaments during the summer. It can be accessed either by bus, which have frequent itineraries, or by taxi or by your own vehicle. If you have a boat, you can berth it at the small port of the area. An ideal beach for families.
Galissas
The main beach of Galissas is located in the homonym resort, to the southwest of Ermoupoli, which is 9km away. It has fine sand, ideal for games both for children and adults with natural shade from the tamarisk trees. Although this is the busiest beach of the island, its waters are crystal clear. Moreover, it is organized with water sports and beach volley tournaments during the summer. It can be accessed either by bus, which have frequent itineraries, or by taxi or by your own vehicle. If you have a boat, you can berth it at the small port of the area. An ideal beach for families.
It is located 11km to the northwest of Ermoupoli and just 2km from Kini. Delfini is a well-organized wide sandy beach with pebbles and safe, tranquil, blue-green waters that resemble exotic places. This is a windless cosmopolitan beach with beach bars, water sports facilities and straw umbrellas. It can be accessed either by car via the dirt road or by boat as well as on foot via the path that starts from Kini (it takes 20 minutes).
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Delfini
It is located 11km to the northwest of Ermoupoli and just 2km from Kini. Delfini is a well-organized wide sandy beach with pebbles and safe, tranquil, blue-green waters that resemble exotic places. This is a windless cosmopolitan beach with beach bars, water sports facilities and straw umbrellas. It can be accessed either by car via the dirt road or by boat as well as on foot via the path that starts from Kini (it takes 20 minutes).
Ambela is 12,5km from Ermoupoli and 1,5km from Megas Gialos. This is a small cove with a sandy beach, blue waters and natural shade, sheltered from the winds. Although it not an organized beach, you can buy anything you might need from Megas Gialos, which is located within walking distance. The monastery of Agia Thekla is also located here in Ambela. You can access the beach either on foot from Megas Gialos and by car or by motorcycle from other areas of the island.
Ambela Maria
Ambela is 12,5km from Ermoupoli and 1,5km from Megas Gialos. This is a small cove with a sandy beach, blue waters and natural shade, sheltered from the winds. Although it not an organized beach, you can buy anything you might need from Megas Gialos, which is located within walking distance. The monastery of Agia Thekla is also located here in Ambela. You can access the beach either on foot from Megas Gialos and by car or by motorcycle from other areas of the island.
Sightseeing
The Apollo Municipal Theatre of Ermoupolis was built in 1864, by the French architect Chabeau. It is placed on Miaouli square, in the centre of Ermoupoulis, and constitutes a miniature replica of La Scala di Milan. It is made of white marble and limestone and has two floors. It also has many beautiful wall paintings and wooden tiers. This theatre was the first opera house in Greece. Until 1944, Italian operas were frequently presented there. Then the building was destroyed almost completely by the Germans. In 1970, there was an unsuccessful attempt to restore the theatre. Later on, another attempt had better results and today the Apollo Municipal Theatre hosts some of the most important events that take place in Ermoupolis.
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Θέατρο Απόλλων / Apollon Theater
The Apollo Municipal Theatre of Ermoupolis was built in 1864, by the French architect Chabeau. It is placed on Miaouli square, in the centre of Ermoupoulis, and constitutes a miniature replica of La Scala di Milan. It is made of white marble and limestone and has two floors. It also has many beautiful wall paintings and wooden tiers. This theatre was the first opera house in Greece. Until 1944, Italian operas were frequently presented there. Then the building was destroyed almost completely by the Germans. In 1970, there was an unsuccessful attempt to restore the theatre. Later on, another attempt had better results and today the Apollo Municipal Theatre hosts some of the most important events that take place in Ermoupolis.
The Town Hall of Ermoupolis is placed in Miaouli square. Its particular architecture combines the vibe of the classical ancient Greece with the Romanticism of the West and its general style belongs to the neoclassical architectural style, evidently influenced by the German and Italian architects.
The Town Hall of Ermoupoli started to be built in 1876 and was completed in 1898, when D. Vafiadakis was mayor of Ermoupolis. It was designed by Ernst Ziller, a Bavarian architect who knew how to leave a clear trace of the 19th century architecture. The central part is made entirely of marble and there is a marble hanging ladder in its interior that leads to the first floor. The meeting room, where the local government meets, has oil paintings depicting King George I and Queen Olga. The Town Hall also hosts the Archaeological Museum of Syros, the Court of Law, the Land Registry, the Public Archives and some other public services.
The Town Hall of Ermoupolis is an impressive building and it is considered among the most beautiful Town Halls of Greece. It will certainly catch your attraction from the very first moment you step your foot in Miaouli square.
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Ermoupoli
The Town Hall of Ermoupolis is placed in Miaouli square. Its particular architecture combines the vibe of the classical ancient Greece with the Romanticism of the West and its general style belongs to the neoclassical architectural style, evidently influenced by the German and Italian architects.
The Town Hall of Ermoupoli started to be built in 1876 and was completed in 1898, when D. Vafiadakis was mayor of Ermoupolis. It was designed by Ernst Ziller, a Bavarian architect who knew how to leave a clear trace of the 19th century architecture. The central part is made entirely of marble and there is a marble hanging ladder in its interior that leads to the first floor. The meeting room, where the local government meets, has oil paintings depicting King George I and Queen Olga. The Town Hall also hosts the Archaeological Museum of Syros, the Court of Law, the Land Registry, the Public Archives and some other public services.
The Town Hall of Ermoupolis is an impressive building and it is considered among the most beautiful Town Halls of Greece. It will certainly catch your attraction from the very first moment you step your foot in Miaouli square.
To the northwest of Ermoupoli, the area that saved thousands of people from both the pirates during the Byzantine period but also from the Turks during the Ottoman Empire, Ano Syros was built amphitheatrically by the Venetians. The hill on which it is built is called San Tzortzis and its name clearly indicates the influences of the Venetians in the designations and the way of life on the island. The homeland of the ancient Greek philosopher Pherecydes and the great Greek musician Markos Vamvakaris, this medieval town has a distinct and multicultural atmosphere. You will be welcomed by the typical arcade, through which you will find yourself in its interior. You will go up several steps passing through very narrow alleys with whitewashed traditional insular houses (the characteristic of Ano Syros is its "dense" street layout as a precaution from the enemies during old times), until you find yourself at the top with the spectacular view. Therein lies the metropolis of the Catholics "San Tzortzis '', built in the medieval era in the place of a Byzantine church. From this point you can admire the neighboring islands, Tinos, Mykonos, Dilos, Paros and Naxos as well as the gorgeous sunset. This settlement has numerous chapels and churches, among which the monastery of the Capuchins and the monastery of the Jesuits are worth visiting. The Museum dedicated to the musician Markos Vamvakaris will take you back to the most important part of music history in Greece; the aquarium will show you the marine organisms and fish species that are found on the shores of the island, while the exhibition of the traditional professions and tools will show you the industriousness of the islanders. You can reach Ano Syros by bus from the port, since the distance is only 3500 meters of asphalt roadway.
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Ano Syros
To the northwest of Ermoupoli, the area that saved thousands of people from both the pirates during the Byzantine period but also from the Turks during the Ottoman Empire, Ano Syros was built amphitheatrically by the Venetians. The hill on which it is built is called San Tzortzis and its name clearly indicates the influences of the Venetians in the designations and the way of life on the island. The homeland of the ancient Greek philosopher Pherecydes and the great Greek musician Markos Vamvakaris, this medieval town has a distinct and multicultural atmosphere. You will be welcomed by the typical arcade, through which you will find yourself in its interior. You will go up several steps passing through very narrow alleys with whitewashed traditional insular houses (the characteristic of Ano Syros is its "dense" street layout as a precaution from the enemies during old times), until you find yourself at the top with the spectacular view. Therein lies the metropolis of the Catholics "San Tzortzis '', built in the medieval era in the place of a Byzantine church. From this point you can admire the neighboring islands, Tinos, Mykonos, Dilos, Paros and Naxos as well as the gorgeous sunset. This settlement has numerous chapels and churches, among which the monastery of the Capuchins and the monastery of the Jesuits are worth visiting. The Museum dedicated to the musician Markos Vamvakaris will take you back to the most important part of music history in Greece; the aquarium will show you the marine organisms and fish species that are found on the shores of the island, while the exhibition of the traditional professions and tools will show you the industriousness of the islanders. You can reach Ano Syros by bus from the port, since the distance is only 3500 meters of asphalt roadway.
It was founded in 1985 by the municipality of Ermoupoli and the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) and is the one and only Industrial Museum in Greece. While it was previously housed in Kasimantis dye works, in Aneroussis lead works, in Velissaropoulos textile mills and in Kornilakis tan yards, now it has been housed in the renovated dye factory of Kasimantis since 2002. In the museum, you will see old machines such as textile and tanning machines, tools as well as machines used in the shipbuilding yards of the port. You will hear oral testimonies of workers and observe photos, maps, plans and documents that are saved for the purposes of the exhibition. All the above are another proof of the industrial heritage of the island.
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Ermoupolis Industrial Museum
It was founded in 1985 by the municipality of Ermoupoli and the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) and is the one and only Industrial Museum in Greece. While it was previously housed in Kasimantis dye works, in Aneroussis lead works, in Velissaropoulos textile mills and in Kornilakis tan yards, now it has been housed in the renovated dye factory of Kasimantis since 2002. In the museum, you will see old machines such as textile and tanning machines, tools as well as machines used in the shipbuilding yards of the port. You will hear oral testimonies of workers and observe photos, maps, plans and documents that are saved for the purposes of the exhibition. All the above are another proof of the industrial heritage of the island.
It is housed in the west side of the City Hall of Ermoupoli, in Miaoulis Square since 1899. The findings of Ioannis Kokkonis are those that will intrigue you, because they are the first ancient inscriptions found in the Cyclades. You will see utensils and figurines found in Amorgos, Kythnos, Paros, Naxos and Aegina, the oldest and most important settlements in the Cyclades, while the tools, weapons, ceramics as well as the marble and metal works found in the settlements of Kastri and Halandriani reveal the industriousness of the islanders and the development of the island since the 3rd Millennium BC. In the Museum several findings of the Hellenistic and Roman period, such as sculptures, sepulchral steles and inscriptions, are displayed. The impressive compass (No. 177) that was found in a tomb in Halandriani dated from the second half of 3rd Millennium BC along with the "Depas amphikypellon" (double vases) (No. 458) that was found in the village of Kastri, dated from the late 3rd Millennium BC, are the most important exhibits of the museum.
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Archaeological Museum Syros
It is housed in the west side of the City Hall of Ermoupoli, in Miaoulis Square since 1899. The findings of Ioannis Kokkonis are those that will intrigue you, because they are the first ancient inscriptions found in the Cyclades. You will see utensils and figurines found in Amorgos, Kythnos, Paros, Naxos and Aegina, the oldest and most important settlements in the Cyclades, while the tools, weapons, ceramics as well as the marble and metal works found in the settlements of Kastri and Halandriani reveal the industriousness of the islanders and the development of the island since the 3rd Millennium BC. In the Museum several findings of the Hellenistic and Roman period, such as sculptures, sepulchral steles and inscriptions, are displayed. The impressive compass (No. 177) that was found in a tomb in Halandriani dated from the second half of 3rd Millennium BC along with the "Depas amphikypellon" (double vases) (No. 458) that was found in the village of Kastri, dated from the late 3rd Millennium BC, are the most important exhibits of the museum.
Food Scene
You can enjoy and taste the greek gyros in this place! It is placed in the city centre and it is only 10' away by car.
To Maroulaki
1 Petrou ProtopapadakiYou can enjoy and taste the greek gyros in this place! It is placed in the city centre and it is only 10' away by car.
A place suited to all tastes in the middle of the shipyard bearing the flavors of wood and sea accompanied by traditional Greek dishes, fresh fish, meat and vegetarian dishes. We use local products according to the season prepared with knowledge and love.
Tarsanas Shipyards S.A.
10 Mina DiakakiA place suited to all tastes in the middle of the shipyard bearing the flavors of wood and sea accompanied by traditional Greek dishes, fresh fish, meat and vegetarian dishes. We use local products according to the season prepared with knowledge and love.
Tops for eats is Allou Yialou, absolutely waterfront and with excellent fish stew and other seafood. It's a prime sunset spot.
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Αλλού Γυαλού
Tops for eats is Allou Yialou, absolutely waterfront and with excellent fish stew and other seafood. It's a prime sunset spot.
In this colourfully lit, intimate dining room, fresh local ingredients are the building blocks of creative Mediterranean cuisine. Carnivores can step up a notch with top-grade Black Angus steaks.
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Kouzina
In this colourfully lit, intimate dining room, fresh local ingredients are the building blocks of creative Mediterranean cuisine. Carnivores can step up a notch with top-grade Black Angus steaks.
10 years, traditional Italian ice cream made daily with local, pure fresh milk VIOSYR, at the port of Syros. Don't miss it! You will remember its taste forever ;)
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Daidadi
32 Akti Papagoi10 years, traditional Italian ice cream made daily with local, pure fresh milk VIOSYR, at the port of Syros. Don't miss it! You will remember its taste forever ;)