Location: Syros
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Syros (/ˈsaɪrɒs, -roʊs/; Greek: Σύρος), or Siros or Syra is a Greek island in the Cyclades, in the Aegean Sea. It is located 78 nautical miles (144 km) south-east of Athens. The area of the island is 83.6 km (32 sq mi) and it has 21,507 inhabitants (2011 census).
Restaurants in Syros
1. Ermoupolis City Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By 135Eleni - Adelaide, Australia
Cannot miss the impressive building as one enters Miaouli Plaka - marble abounds in Ermoupoli and certainly no shortage here- Built by the German architect Ernst Ziller who cleverly incorporated 3 architectural styles, Bavarian, Italian and Classical Greek (smart man - he kept everyone happy) Corinthian Collumns on 2nd floor, Ionian on 3rd in central part of building and full length arched windows and vertical windows on right and left wings of building. Wide marble steps up to building entrance. Marble bust of mayor Vafiadakis (mayor of Ermoupoli at time of build) by the stairs leading to floor above. Saw the marble hanging ladder inside that leads to 1st floor.
On 3rd floor are various boardrooms used by the different departments that occupy building - Law Court, Land Registry and probably other public offices that service the Cyclades Islands. There were portraits in one boardroom of King George and Queen Olga and of all the mayors that have presided in this role. Looking down into the central part of the building is a grande black & white check marble floors
Building exudes charm and grace and money well spent at the time
2. Saint Nicholas Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By hcoumoussis - Athens, Greece
We were lucky because when we visited the church in the evening, a wedding had just finished so we were able to go in and look around. It was magificent inside as out. The church is just a little walk along a stoned road from Miaouli Square, Ermoupoli. Even if you are not religious, the icons, altars, etc. inside the church, are worth a visit.
3. Apollon Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By chycco77 - Resana, Italy
Apollon theatre is vety nice, little and cosy, it's possible to visit at 2€ price (but I have seen tourist enter without ticket... )
It's possible also to visit the little interesting museum at 3 floor
Only negative point is the square in front, a lot of car (like in evety road of Ermoupolis), it would be nice to close the area to car.
4. Galissas Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
Galissas beach is one of the most beautiful and popular Beaches of the island. This is a fully organized beach which offers all kinds of comforts. Guests can swim in the crystal clear waters, relax on the golden sand, enjoy unique flavors in the taverns of the village and head to the chapel of Agia Pakou from where the view is magnificent. The beach is easily accessible either by bus or by private boat.
Reviewed By normalguy2016 - Montacute, United Kingdom
Reputedly one of the most attractive Beaches on Syros, we were decidedly unimpressed. The immediately surrounding land is mostly scrub and the not quite nearby shopping is definitely second rate seaside quality.
The beach is sandy, relatively small and quite probably hugely over crowded in high season.
5. Kini Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By Maneck - London, United Kingdom
Fabulous sunset location. Very small beach area and almost entirely occupied by bars or cafes. But still very cool. Sand beach. Typically we went to other Beaches and then headed to Kini for drinks or dinner and the sunset
6. Agathopes Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Rikuc57 - Greenhithe, United Kingdom
Wonderful beach, soft sand and beds for hire.
We used the beach area opposite the small Greek taverna as we liked to eat theit at lunch too. 2 beds and umbrella was Euro 7 but that included 2 drinks which could be worth almost as much. Full shower and foot shower at hand too.
Great place to spend a day until the sun went down. Mainly Greeks, very few tourist and I heard no English!!
7. Delphini Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By ianw1959246 - Leeds, United Kingdom
You can reach by a single track road or alternatively reach by the cliff walk (30mins)which starts in Kini, nett to the water taxi. Take the steps up the cliff. Quite unspoilt beach with beach bar and Taverna. But visit soon, building has started.
8. Vari Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By H2O40 - Oslo, Norway
We went by buss and it's very easy to get there from Hermopolus busstation. We jused the beds in the middle. By the coffe bar .very friendly waiters. Free beds if you by drinks from the bar. We went next door to have lunch , but the price was very expensive even for us Norwegians. 4 euro for a beer and 7 for. Great salat
9. Ermoupolis Industrial Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Listergate - London, United Kingdom
This (free) museum, appropriately housed in a refurbished industrial building near the shipyard, gives an interesting insight into the town’s history – from its origins and growth through the nineteenth century to its mid-twentieth-century decline and its current resurgence. That process is illustrated with architects’ plans, fascinating photographs of places and local dignitaries, and of course artefacts – including printing and textile machines (some made in England, at her own industrial height), and smaller objects ranging from typewriters to pens and a bass tuba of the municipal band.
10. Agios Stefanos Church
Overall Ratings
5 based on 44 reviews
Saint Stefanos is a beautiful and picturesque chapel in the area of Galissas built among the rocks. The chapel was built by a fisherman who was saved from the tentacles of a large Octopus after praying to the Saint to help him. It is situated 15 minutes from the main beach from where a small path leads to the chapel. The chapel can also be reached by boat. Agios Stefanos is celebrated on the 19th of August and on December the 26th. Hordes of people visit the chapel to attend the liturgy. Following the liturgy all pilgrims are offered “loukoumi” the sweet local delights as well as mastic from Chios.
