Syros, the heart of Cyclades also the capital of this unique island complex “Ermoupoli”!
An other Cyclades beautiful island is waiting for you to explore it and earn beautiful life experiences! Located at the center of Cyclades with 84.069square kilometers of area and a population ov over 22.000 people it would be a really interesting destination as it is like a other civilization! It is 83 miles away from Athens and reachable with all transportations! Ferry, Airplane or your own boat is one of the vehicles where can bring you to this amazing island! Our decision was to charter a greek sailing boat from yachtsailing.gr with some of our friends in order to explore the island as more as possible!

The main port of the island is located at Ermoupolis and it is able to handle all kind of boats 365days/year. It is one of the biggest ports of Greece and maybe the biggest natural at mediterranean! Find an ideal location for you to moor your boat and you will be satisfied 100%. Near the road next of the port you will find many café’s and restaurants to stop and enjoy your drinks food or coffee  as we did after our trip. We decided to stay onboard for the first day in order to relax because of the strong winds during our trip.

The night passed fast with some beers and some well cooked food on our boat and the next morning we decided to start exploring. We prepared our breakfast with some delicious fried eggs and bread with honey, coffee and milk and then we wear our swimsuits. We wanted to be ready to dive after a walk in Ermoupolis because it was really hot!

We started from miaouli square a historical place for syros, then we visited the town hall where we saw a beautifull old building. You will also find a Ecclesiastical Museum and a archaeological Museum where we decided to visit later, maybe the afternoon because it was something like 42 celcious under the sun!  Our next stop was Azolimnos Beach. It is 5 kilometers away from Ermoupolis and you can visit it by car or your own boat. We used the local bus with 1euro per person as our vehicle as it was just 10 minutes away!  It is beautiful beach with 3 piers ideal for diving and there are also many taverns and cafés near there where you can visit when you  leave from the beach!

This island has also many other intrestsing beaches where you have to visit as we did!

-Vari Beach

One of the most famous beaches of Syros located near the same name village. A small bay with crystal clear blue waters and an organized beach for all ages

-Megas Gialos Beach

At the southern of Ermoupolis, one of the biggest beaches of Syros , also organized.  Do not miss to visit the small church of Agios Antonios

-Galissa Beach

Golden sand and something more than crystal clear blue waters! A unique beach you will fall in love with! You will find watersports facilities and taverns near if you are hungry after swimming!

-Phoenix Beach.

A well protected bay from winds is waiting for you to swim at it’s blue waters! It is a point for all fishers also as this bay is full of fishes! You can also fish your own fishes and then bring them to a local tavern to cook it for you! If you do not want be sure that fresh fish is waiting for you at the restaurants and taverns near.

-Lia Beach

A silent beach of Syros accessible  by a sea or by 50minutes of walking into a small  path from Kampos village. A sea taxi is waiting also for you from Kini Village.

-Asteria Beach

It is one of the beaches inside Ermoupolis and it is located at the northest side of the port. There is a platform ideal for dives from 1.5meters!

-Lotos Beach

An other Silent beach of Syros with a small tavern near there. Crystal clear waters with a mix of sand and pebbles is waiting for you and your friends or family.  Reached by car or boat.

We already told you about some interesting spots to eat after swimming but there are also some more very very interesting places to visit and taste amazing dishes with traditional tastes! We tried most of them and they really worth it!

 

-Kouchico

At Ermoupolis, a really good restaurant to visit. A little bit expensive but it worth it. Amazing quality dishes with very good services and good quantity that will sate you!

 

-Mitsos Tavern

Also located at ermoupolis at a high point with amazing view of all the city! Delicious greek traditional dishes that will tempt your senses with its taste! Do not miss it!

 

-Anemologio

An amazing restaurant for all of you ideal for meeting special dishes with traditional greek-mediterranean ingredients. They will amaze you with their services and prices! We will go back if we visit Syros again!

We may already told you about some sightseens but you do not have to miss some more!

Find and visit the local Library where is hosted to an old classic building since 1829 with about 45.000 books in it! It is probably the biggest you will find in Cyclades or maybe the unique one. There is also Agios Nikolaos church, builded in a unique shape! A “cross” is taking place like a buiding with 4 towers at the end of each side. A really interesting church with very big history! Ask locals and you will be amazed!

Near there at Agios Nikolaos, there is also an institute where you will some Movies to see on the big screen like cinema, theater with performances every day and some photo shows! They are all different so try to give a phone call at 00302281085730 and learn about the schedule.

 

After all these adventures we also wanted to go for a drink late at night and Ermoupolis is really interesting by night! Visit “Jar” Coctail Bar at the main road near the port and you will be amazed. You will understand yourself how magical this place is. Different from the others near it, is waiting for you to enjoy delicious cocktails! Combine it with the amazing view of the spot and your night will be beautiful!

We missed the maybe the most important thing! Did you know about “Loukoumi of Syros” ?

A greek traditional delight where is best made in Syros! Ask about “Korres Loukoumi Shop” where is a local producer and you will find it in amazing tastes! Its ingredients is mainly sugar flavored with Masticha or rose, bergamot and vanilla. All tastes are unique, find your favorite one and buy some! It really worth it as you can not find this delight easy back to your country. All these different tastes are available with an almond inside also called “deluxe”!

 

We hope you find our information usefull when you visit syros! It is a place you have to be at least one during your lifetime specially if you visit Greece! A must stop for all travel lovers and not only. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions! It’s our pleasure to hear you and help you! Take your friends or family and plan your trip! We hope hear from you soon! Take care!

 

-Sailing Syros 2015