Getting around on Syros

Syros is a small island, and even smaller if you leave out the northern parts of the island where there are few roads. You have time to see the whole island in one day if you wish, either by bus or by your own vehicle.

The beautiful stretch of road between Ano Syros and San Michalis in northern Syros.

BY SCOOTER OR CAR

The roads are in good condition and the traffic is insignificant as soon as you leave Ermoupolis, where it sometimes can be a little messy. On the northern parts of Syros, it is rare to meet other road-users. It is an ideal island to discover with your own vehicle, you can drive around large parts without having to go the same way back. There are some beautiful distances, mainly the one that goes between Ano Syros and the small village of Saint Michalis in the north. Car and scooter hire places are available in all major tourist resorts.

Moped and car rental Ermoupolis.

Car rental in Ermoupolis.

BY BUS

Syros is a role model when it comes to bus service. You can go to almost all villages and beaches in the south and the central parts of the island. In addition, the buses often runs between Ermoupolis and the major tourist resorts. The bus station in Ermoupolis is in the port, just where you get off the ferry.

Syos is a small island and is very nice to discover by a moto bike.

BY TAXI

Taxis are cheap since the distances are short. Telephone number of taxis: 22810-86222.

HIKING

Syros is good hiking island, So if you like to hike you will like Syros.

Read about hiking on Syros here »

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