The back story
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The back story
Syros: the elegant capital of the Cyclades
A neoclassical port city, a Catholic hill town and relaxed beaches.
Island guide · Syros, the Cyclades
Syros island guide
Syros is the elegant surprise of the Cyclades, a lived-in island all year round, with a grand 19th-century capital.
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Towns & villages
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The neoclassical capital of the Cyclades
Ermoupoli
A 19th-century city of marble squares, pastel mansions and churches, built when Syros was the greatest port in Greece.
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The Catholic hill town
Ano Syros
A medieval Venetian hill town of white lanes climbing to the Catholic cathedral of Agios Georgios.
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Sunsets in the west
Kini
A west-coast fishing village with a sandy beach and tavernas facing the sunset.
Sights & experiences
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The living room of Ermoupoli
Miaoulis Square & the Town Hall
A vast marble square with cafés, palm trees and Ernst Ziller’s town hall.
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A miniature opera house
Apollon Theatre
A 19th-century theatre of red and gold modelled on Italian opera houses.
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Town swimming, mansion views
Swim in Vaporia
Swimming platforms below the shipowners’ mansions and the church of Agios Nikolaos.
Beaches & beach clubs
Where to eat
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Above the harbour
Hygge
A terrace in Ano Syros looking over Ermoupoli, with seafood, meze and local wines.
Bars & nightlife
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Greek wines, harbour views
Mammo Wine & Food Bar
A wine bar pairing Greek wines with Mediterranean plates.
Where to stay
Getting there & around
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A major hub
Port of Syros
A big ferry hub right in town, with links to Piraeus, Rafina, Mykonos, Tinos, Paros and Naxos.
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