Syros: An ornament in the heart of the Cyclades

Discover this beautiful island driving a car from autosyros


History of Syros

Syros is one of the few ‘green’ islands of Cyclades and is located in the center of the archipelago, known as the “Lady of the Cyclades” because of its cultural character, its position and its administrative importance.

A unique architecture – many are those who characterize “outdoor museum”, churches, Catholic and Orthodox, which are monuments and a natural environment that makes visitors to admire it, are the things that people who arrive in this small island with such a great value, can meet. The ground is rocky in Syros, the largest bays of the coastline of the island is the ones of Ermoupoli and Foinikas, while Gyaros is among the islands belonging to Syros. It has a total area of ​​84 sq. km and is “divided” by its natural topography into two parts , north and south.

The northern part of Syros is Apano Meria. The landscape there is wild with steep slopes and rocks, unique traditional villages and hiking trails.The southern part has the most tourist attractions of Syros, coastal settlements, but also the main port and the capital, Ermoupoli. Ano Syros, the historic old city where the Catholic element is particularly strong and where the great rebetis Markos Vamvakaris composed its creations, is located on a hill above Ermoupoli. Posidonia, Vari, Foinikas and other villages will enchant you with its beauty and secrets. The Lady of the Cyclades stands in the middle of the Aegean Sea and waits for you to explore it.

Selected attractions

Saint Nicholas

It is magnificent, with marble facade and towering belfries.

Saint George

Situated at the top of the hill of Ano Syros.

Municipal Theater “Apollon”

The Municipal Theater “Apollon” hosts various cultural events and festivals.

City Hall

The majestic City Hall of Syros is located in Miaoulis Square, Hermoupolis and is one of the biggest city halls of the country.

The cave of Agios Stefanos

Incredible landscape

Vaporia

The district Vaporia is considered as the most beautiful of Syros.

Industrial Museum

one of the most remarkable museums in Greece, accommodating machinery, tools and rare footage of industrial interest.

Villa Tsiropina

Poseidonia

Ano Syros

Medieval settlement

Foinikas yacht marina

Ermoupolis harbour

M.Varotsos art

Kini

Magnificent sunset

Beaches

Megas Gialos

Lia

Agathopes

Achladi

Delfini

Foinikas

Galissas

Grammata

Kini

Komito

Saint Nicholas - Asteria

Varh

Syros map

View and download the map of Syros. A necessary guide for a proper and safe tour over the island!

Messaria, Talanta
84100, Syros. Cyclades (GR)

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