The main beach of Galissas is located in the homonym resort, to the southwest of Ermoupoli, which is 9km away. It has fine sand, ideal for games both for children and adults with natural shade from the tamarisk trees. Although this is the busiest beach of the island, its waters are crystal clear. Moreover, it is organized with water sports and...
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Those who seek a more quiet and smaller beach, all they have to do is go downhill the hill of Agia Pakou and they will find themselves on Armeos Beach. It is located to the south and near Galissas, just 10km from Ermoupoli (southwest). Armeos Beach will enchant you with its beautiful blue waters, its golden sand and the hills surrounding the...
The beach of Vari unfolds in a cove, just 1km to the south of the homonym settlement and 8km from Ermoupoli. It is a sandy beach with crystal clear blue waters, organized with straw umbrellas and, therefore, you can enjoy your stay for as long as you want. While swimming, you will be overlooking the traditional insular houses on the hills of...
Just 5km from Ermoupoli lies the beautiful beach of Santorinii with its golden sand and scattered small pebbles. Departing from Ermoupoli, it can be accessed by car or by motorcycle as well as by bike for the most active visitors.
Located 13km from Ermoupoli (southwest), Posidonia is a sandy beach with natural shade as well as straw umbrellas. It is the perfect beach for families due to its crystal clear waters and its relatively limited extend to keep an eye on your kids. This is both a cosmopolitan and picturesque beach as well. It can be accessed by bus, car or your...
Finikas Beach lies 10km to the southwest of Ermoupoli, sheltered from the northern winds. Therefore, it is suitable for water sports and other activities such as rackets and beach volley. Its golden sandy beach is in perfect harmony with the pebbles and its azure waters. You can stay here for hours, since there is natural shade from tamarisk...
This is probably the most beautiful beach of the island, located 1km from Finikas and 12km to the southwest of Ermoupoli. Clean, windless, with soft sand and natural shade from tamarisk trees, it is suitable for those who want to enjoy swimming and relaxing during their holidays. Its main features are the red pebbles and the red rocks that...
It is located near the homonym village, located 9km to the west of Ermoupoli. It has been awarded with a Blue Flag, which highlights its crystal clear waters and the organization of the beach. It is ideal for families with young children because it is a sandy beach with water activities and natural shade in the small forest of tamarisk trees...
A tiny stretch of sand with crystal-clear blue waters and pebbles, which is located in the homonym settlement, just 1km from Kini and 10km from Ermoupoli. It is not an organized beach but the tamarisk trees provide natural shade and, as a result, you will enjoy your stay without any worries about the ultraviolet rays of the sun. It is...
It is located 11km to the northwest of Ermoupoli and just 2km from Kini. Delfini is a well-organized wide sandy beach with pebbles and safe, tranquil, blue-green waters that resemble exotic places. This is a windless cosmopolitan beach with beach bars, water sports facilities and straw umbrellas. It can be accessed either by car via the dirt...
Varvarousa is a deserted skerry to the northwest of the island. It is added in the category of the deserted beaches of Syros, just 4km from Ermoupoli. It is not organized with umbrellas and is recommended for those seeking a tranquil beach or for naturists. This sandy beach cannot be accessed by car, but only by boat or on foot.
Grammata is located, like Varvarousa, at the north gnarled part of the island. This is a charming cove with blue-green waters, golden sand and natural shade from tamarisk trees, also recommended for camping. If you find yourself on this deserted beach, you should definitely see the prayers of the castaways and the sailors graved on the rocks,...
It would be unspeakable to visit Syros and not swim in Agkathopes Beach with its crystal clear, blue waters and the sea lilies, which bloom in abundance every summer, demonstrating the rich ecosystem of the region. It is located 14km to the southwest of Ermoupoli, the "do not miss" beach of the island. Although it is a cosmopolitan organized...
Located 1km to the south of Agkathopes and 15km to the southwest of Ermoupoli, Komito is a small, cosmopolitan sandy beach with natural and artificial shade as well as pebbles. It is recommended for a calm afternoon swim, overlooking the beautiful sunset. Moreover, you will reach this beach from Posidonia, which is located within close distance.
Just 5km to the southeast of Ermoupoli, Azolimnos is a popular beach due to its close distance from the city. It is well-organized with natural and artificial shape providing all the necessities to its visitors. Although it is wavy, the color of its waters will carry you away. Last but not least, it can be accessed by bus, by taxi, by your own...
Located 12km to the southeast of Ermoupoli, Megas Gialos is a sinuous sandy beach with dense natural shade, ideal for romantic couples or families that want to enjoy their swim. This is the largest beach of the island, sheltered from the Aegean winds, with several coves where you can rest gathering pebbles, swimming and gazing the sea. It can...
Ambela is 12,5km from Ermoupoli and 1,5km from Megas Gialos. This is a small cove with a sandy beach, blue waters and natural shade, sheltered from the winds. Although it not an organized beach, you can buy anything you might need from Megas Gialos, which is located within walking distance. The monastery of Agia Thekla is also located here in...