Syros
The island of 4 seasons
Syros, an island where you can have holidays all year round
The key position of Syros was the one that contributed to the emergence of the island as one of the most important ports of the eastern Mediterranean during the 19th century, being the commercial, administrative and cultural center of the Cyclades.
Hermoupolis still looks like an open-air museum, a living monument of neoclassical architecture with relics and cultural treasures worth discovering. From the medieval city of Ano Syros, the ancient monuments of the Early Cycladic era in Kastri, the Municipality of Syros – Ermoupolis, the Apollo Theatre which is a miniature of La Scala in Milan, the Orthodox and Catholic coexistence, but also the various Asia Minor workshop Neorio of Syros, which has been operating since 1861, Syros is a unique place of endless historical tradition and culture.
The privileged position of the island, its developed tourist infrastructure and its special character, make it an ideal destination for authentic and alternative holidays in the Cyclades. Syros is a tourist attraction throughout the year, as each season enhances the already settings with its own colors and aromas, with its own beauties and contrasts, always offering a special and unique experience for all visitors.
Beaches, Sights & Fun
Syros is a beautiful island in the Cyclades that is famous for its culture and civilization offering a variety of attractions that testify to its cultural identity over the centuries. From the beautiful squares and aristocratic mansions, the municipal buildings and the picturesque chapels to the Orthodox and Catholic temples, the museums, the historical monuments and the fairytale districts, Syros is considered the cultural hub of the Cyclades.
The beaches of Syros are among the most beautiful beaches of the Cyclades and meet all the tastes and needs of travelers. Following the lovely coastline one can choose to swim in one of the popular organized beaches of Syros or to spend the day on one of the sandy beaches chosen mainly by families with small children or to relax in one of the most exotic and secluded beaches (some of which are a favorite choice of nudists).
Cosmopolitan Syros is a picturesque city that offers various entertainment options for all tastes. From the atmospheric cafés and bars in the capital Ermoupolis, to the beaches of Poseidonia, to Galissas and Ano Syros, to the romantic pool bars overlooking the vast Aegean Sea, the entertainment centers in the heart of the city and the timeless nightlife, Syros promises to make the mood of all visitors. For every traveler, therefore, who wonders what to do in Syros, the answer is hidden in the entertainment guide of the island that provides detailed information about the nightlife in Syros, the sights of Syros, but also for various other alternative activities.
