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SyrosCyclades island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
The Cyclades' capital: a real working town with grand neoclassical buildings, year-round life.
- Ferry
- From Piraeus 2.5–4h
- Villages
- 4
- Beaches
- 3
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
Restaurants in SyrosSee menus and book a tableGetting there & around
From Piraeus 2.5–4h
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Syros?
From Piraeus 2.5–4h
Where should I stay on Syros?
Popular bases include Ermoupoli, Ano Syros, Kini, Posidonia. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Syros?
Highlights include Miaouli Square, Apollon Theatre.
What are the best beaches on Syros?
Well-known beaches include Galissas, Agathopes, Kini. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Can ferries to Syros be cancelled because of wind?
Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.
Which islands are near Syros?
Other islands in the Cyclades include Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Antiparos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Syros in the Cyclades?
Yes. Syros is part of the Cyclades island group in Greece.
Guides about Syros
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.