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City tours, excursions and tickets in Syros and surroundings
Moving around in Greece - transportation
Public transport in the country is of high quality. The fare is quite affordable. Buses run not only inside the cities, but also connect all the regions of the mainland. There are buses every day from 5am to 12am. Night routes also run in the big cities and along the most significant roads. Inside the city, it is also possible to move around on trams and trolleybuses. Since 2000, there is a subway in Athens. Underground lines still don’t cover all parts of the capital of Greece. However, the subway is used by local residents and is popular among tourists. There are a lot of taxi services. Unlike European countries, the price of a ride is not too high. The cost of landing is 1 euro;1 km of the way will cost you from 10 to 50 cents, depending on the date, the time of day, and the city. Greece has a well-developed railway network. The express train is very popular. You will find comfort and service in the first class. Second-class cars often don’t have air conditioning and can be quite dirty. It is also possible to travel in a sleeping car.
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Cuisine and top restaurants
Miaouli square is the center of this port town; the former is home to an important architectural monument, Town Hall. Nearby there is one of the most popular cultural centers of the island, Apollo Theater. Continuing a tour around the town, you can visit the picturesque Valorem area. There remained some fine old mansions, where notable citizens and shipowners once lived. There are amazing religious sites in this … Open 
Travel guide to Syros
After exploring ancient attractions of the town, you should certainly visit the Markos Vamvakaris Museum located in the capital. This museum is dedicated to the art of the famous Greek composer who was born and raised on Syros Island. The museum was opened in the house where the famous composer lived. Here, you can see Markos Vamvakaris’s personal items and different themed exhibits. All the fans of … Open
Best beaches
The biggest beach of Syros, Delfini Beach, is situated nearby. It’s suitable for relaxing and sunbathing, and for walks along the coast. The only drawback of this sandy beach is lack of equipment in its territory, so you have to take all the necessary equipment with you. The coast is surrounded by very picturesque hilly landscapes making vacations even more unique. Another popular resort, Galissas, is home to … Open
Advices for travellers
5. Tourists who have limited time and want to see all the important sites quickly should definitely take the local bus. It departs from the waterfront of Ermoupolis every hour and circles the whole island. The bus route passes through the most attractive places; the trip lasts about an hour. 6. The most popular souvenir is Greek delight. These popular oriental sweets can be purchased literally at any market. You … Open
Attractions and active leisure
Syros can’t boast with fabulous landscape. It is barren and rocky place featuring spacious beaches. There is everything you need for water sports; beaches are well equipped and perfect even for families with children. Kini Bay is considered the most picturesque; its crystal clear water and an abundance of attractive tourist taverns are just fascinating. Vacationers have an opportunity to rent a boat for a … Open
Top hotels with reviews
The island of Syros has more than a hundred accommodation places to offer. Those are luxury hotels and budget inns that will please thrifty travelers. The most prestigious hotels are found in Ermoupolis; the unique historic hotel Apollonion Palace is one of them. It occupies the luxurious 19th-century building and offers its guests attractive rooms with views over Agios Nikolaos bay. The hotel is characterized by … Open
