Sightseeing in Syros - what to see. Complete travel guide

Travelers will find attractive restaurants and cafes in every town of the island. The town of Kini can boast the Allou Gialou restaurant located a few steps from the coast and offering visitors to dine on the fabulous panoramic terrace. The restaurant would certainly impress fans of seafood, as there are many authors’ dishes cooked of fish and crabs. For dessert, guests would have a wide variety of exotic fruits. The restaurant serves visitors until late in the evening. Among other dining places of Kini, Taverna To Loto is notable. It remains a favorite holiday destination among budget travelers, as it offers very simple and hearty food for moderate prices. Its visitors can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding area from the terrace.

Numerous amazing dining places are situated in Hermoupolis, including the Kouzina restaurant. It is a great place for a family holiday; visitors can take one of the tables at the cozy lounge or sit in the picturesque courtyard. In addition to popular local treats, Kouzina offers a large selection of fine Greek wines.

Another popular place is the Italian restaurant Amvix; it is recommended to those who can’t imagine a meal without pizza or classic pasta. In addition to delicious homemade pasta, the restaurant serves excellent meat dishes. Reasonable prices and attentive service will be a welcome addition to a dinner. There are also attractive cafes in Hermopolis; Jar is a cozy and peaceful place, ideal for relaxing after numerous excursions. Besides great coffee, customers have a wide selection of refreshing drinks and amazing home-made desserts. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

In Galissias there is the restaurant that has long won acclaim vegetarians. Iliovasilema is a great place reminiscent of the classic Greek tavern. Stuffed tomatoes and soups, desserts and excellent wine are among its branded treats. Those who wish to visit a real Greek tavern and taste dishes cooked following classic recipes are recommended the Psaropoula restaurant. It differs with unique national features, which can be found everywhere here, including attractive design, exquisite taste of food and friendly attitude of the owners.

Syros is very different from many other Greek islands. Unlike other resorts, it has not become noisy and crowded yet. Here, you can walk along peaceful old towns and villages, admire natural landscapes and historic attractions, and relax at desert beaches. Some of the main values of the island are unique archaeological areas. Most of them were found in the surroundings of Ano Syros. Today, many archaeological areas are open for visitors. They can take excursions around them and admire the ruins of ancient constructions. The most interesting artifacts found by archaeologists are presented in the local Archaeological Museum.

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 cultural events should visit the Apollo Theatre that has a status not only of an important culture center, but also of a unique architectural attraction. The theatre was projected by the famous Italian architect Pietro Sampo. Since its construction, the theatre has been considered as one of the most beautiful buildings in the capital. Different plays are held here. The theatre is distinguished by the unique acoustics.

On Syros, there are peaceful beach resorts, as well as well-equipped resorts for fans of active holidays and sports entertainments. The excellent example of the latter is the village of Kini located in the western part of the island. There are sports equipment rental centers. You can take an interesting boat trip along the coastline and visit a lot of attractive shops. The resort village is distinguished by a well-developed tourist infrastructure. Many tourists come here to drop in local national restaurants and taverns.

The interesting feature of Syros is industrial attractions preserved on its territory. In Neorio, you can see an old shipyard. In the capital, there are a lot of old warehouses and a customs post located in the port. In Lazzaretto, you can see the complex of old treatment facilities.