Δελφίνι Σύρου, Beach in Syros, Greece

Delfini is a bay on the western side of Syros, about 1 km north of Kini and 11 km from Ermoupoli. A small rocky islet of the same name lies opposite the shore. In summer, holidaymakers stay in cottages here, and a café and a taverna operate on the beach.

The cove's name comes from Homer's Odyssey as recounted by the poet Archilochus: Coeranus of Paros bought dolphins caught in fishermen's nets and freed them, and when his ship wrecked on the return voyage one dolphin carried him to this sheltered bay on Syros. The inlet lies about 1 km north of Kini and 11 km from Ermoupoli.

Local taverns near the beach serve traditional dishes from Syros, especially fresh fish prepared according to regional recipes. These establishments are gathering places where people enjoy meals while looking out at the sea.

The beach is reachable by following the road toward Kini and turning right before the village, or by walking along the coastal path. It helps to check which route works best from your starting point before you go.

The bay takes its name from a tale in Archilochus: Coeranus of Paros bought dolphins caught in fishermen's nets and freed them, and when his ship later sank, one of them carried him to this sheltered cove on Syros. A small islet facing the bay shares the same name.