3Gastronomic Delights
Syros is a paradise for food lovers, with its fertile land and abundant seafood providing the ingredients for a diverse culinary scene. Visitors can indulge in fresh fish and seafood at seaside tavernas, savor traditional Greek meze at local ouzeries, or sample the island’s specialty dishes, such as loukoumades (fried dough balls) and halva (semolina dessert). Don’t miss the chance to taste Syros’ famous loukoumi, a sweet confection flavored with rosewater and dusted with powdered sugar.