Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Information Booth
( 22810 80485)
Run by the Syros Hotels' Association on the water-
front; opening times vary.
TRAVEL AGENCIES
Enjoy Your Holidays
(
22810 87070; Akti Papagou 2)
Sells ferry tickets and advises on
accommodation.
ets; arranges accommodation, excursions and car hire.
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Around Syros
Outside of Ermoupoli, Syros comprises a series of hills and valleys folding down to
small bays and beaches, most well served by buses. The old resort town
Galissas
has
seen better days. It does have one choice restaurant,
Iliovasilema
( 22810 43325; mains
€9-13; lunch & dinner Jan-Nov)
, with fresh seafood and a welcoming ambience.
The beaches south of Galissas all have domatia and some have hotels.
Finikas
has a
small, lively harbour. Between the thin beach at
Posidonia Beach
and the sleepy har-
bour of
Angathopes
find the simple
Possidonion Hotel
( 22810 42100; d from €40 incl
breakfast; May-Sep)
, or get rooms at
Krinakia Agathopes
( 22810 42375; May-
Sep)
. Nearby, low-key
Komito Beach
is surrounded by hillsides and clear, blue water.
Inland, the town of
Posidonia
(Delagrazia) was the historic shipowners' vacation
spot; keep your eyes open for many grand villas.
The south coast town of
Megas Gialos
has a couple of roadside beaches, but gorgeous
Vari Bay
, further east, is the better bet with its light grey sandy beach and hills, though
the waterfront and tavernas get packed in high season.
If you're at
Azolimnos
, stop for delicious mezedhes at
Tis Filomilas
(
22810 62088;
dishes €5-10;
lunch & dinner May-Oct, Fri-Sun Nov-Apr)
, overlooking the bay and the broad,
sandy beach.
Kini Beach
, on the west coast, has a long, thin stretch of beach and is developing into
a popular resort. Tops for eats is
Allou Yialou
( 22810 71196; mains €6-15; lunch & din-
ner May-Sep)
with excellent fish stew and other seafood. Just north,
Delfini Beach
is
known for its shimmering sand.
WORTH A TRIP
