Compare
Syros vs Tinos
Which Greek island should you actually pick?
Pick Syros for
nightlife, accessibility
Pick Tinos for
food, nature
At a glance
| Syros | Tinos | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Cyclades | Cyclades |
| Cost | €€€ | €€€ |
| Crowds in August | Quiet | Moderate |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Getting there from Athens | Flight or ferry | 4.5h ferry |
Scored side by side
| Syros | Tinos | |
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Syros
The catch
Not a beach island. Travellers expecting Cyclades scenery will be surprised by a busy working town.
Hidden gem
Catch a performance at the Apollon Theatre — a miniature 19th-century opera house modelled on La Scala.
Tinos
The catch
Can be extremely crowded on religious feast days (especially August 15th — the Dormition of Mary).
Hidden gem
Drive the Volax village circuit — surreal landscape of giant round boulders scattered across the plateau.
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