The Cycladic island Syros is a relatively small island near Mykonos. Once your ferry sails into the harbour of the capital Ermoupolis, a magical scene appears in front of your eyes. Ermoupolis is the capital of the island and of the Cyclades complex.

On the island there are two high hills, one on each side. Each is topped with a church (set in heavy lights if you arrive during the night), one Roman Catholic and the other Orthodox. The island is full of neoclassical buildings and paved streets, especially in the picturesque Ano Syros. Generally, Syros is quite different from the rest of Cycladic islands as regards its architecture. The capitol with all its little stairs, old buildings and churches is worth a visit on its own.

Places to visit

• Ermoupolis, the capital of the island with fantastic its neoclassical buildings.
• The archaeological museum.
• The Cycladic art museum.
• The municipal theatre (Apollon) and the magnificent Town Hall.
• Tarsanas (The old shipyard) where the ships in the old days were built.
• Chalandriani is the “necropolis” of the first civilization of Cyclades.
• Swimming beaches: Megas Gialos, Galissas, Possidonia, Agathopes and Phinikas.

How to arrive on the island

• By ferry from Piraeus duration 4 hrs 15 min.
• By Hydrofoil from Rafina duration 2 hrs.
• By plane from Athens duration 30 min.