Makridaki & Iatropoulou

Makridaki & Iatropoulou is a pharmacy located on Stamatiou Proiou street in Ermoupoli, the capital of Syros and the administrative centre of the Cyclades. It operates from a fixed street address rather than a tourist-strip kiosk, which means it primarily serves the local population alongside visiting travelers who need prescription fills, everyday health supplies, or advice on minor ailments.

For travelers arriving on Syros unprepared for the sun, sea air, or a stomach upset, having a reliable pharmacy address in Ermoupoli is genuinely useful. Makridaki & Iatropoulou carries the standard range you would expect from a full-service Greek pharmacy: prescription medications, over-the-counter remedies, wound care, sun protection, vitamins, and basic cosmetic health products.

Syros pharmacies, like all pharmacies in Greece, operate under a regulated on-call duty rota (εφημερία), which means at least one pharmacy in Ermoupoli is open at any given hour, including nights and Sundays. A sign posted on the door of any closed pharmacy will direct you to the current duty pharmacy if this one is not open when you arrive.

What to Expect

The pharmacy sits at Stamatiou Proiou 3 in Ermoupoli, a street in the central town area. Greek pharmacies are staffed by licensed pharmacists who can give brief over-the-counter advice in addition to dispensing medicines. Staff in pharmacies across Ermoupoli frequently have a working level of English, given the town's role as a ferry hub and year-round commercial centre — though this cannot be guaranteed, and having the generic name of any medication you need written down is always helpful.

The product range at a pharmacy of this type typically includes:

• Prescription medicines (bring your original prescription or an EU-standard digital prescription)
• Paracetamol, ibuprofen, and common analgesics
• Antidiarrheal and rehydration products
• Antihistamines and motion-sickness tablets
• Sunscreen and after-sun lotions
• Insect repellent
• Bandages, antiseptic, and basic first-aid supplies
• Ear drops, eye drops, and nasal sprays
• Vitamins and dietary supplements

If you require a specific branded medication, call ahead using the number listed below, as stock varies between individual pharmacies.

How to Get There

Stamatiou Proiou is a short walk from Ermoupoli's central Miaouli Square, which is the main orientation point in the town. From the square, head toward the port area and follow the street grid — the address is close enough to the commercial centre that most visitors staying in Ermoupoli can reach it on foot within five to ten minutes.

If you are arriving by ferry at the Port of Ermoupoli, the town centre and this address are a short walk uphill from the main quay. Taxis are available at the port if needed. There is no dedicated parking lot, but street parking on surrounding roads is typical for central Ermoupoli. Syros is a compact island with regular bus service between Ermoupoli and other villages, so visitors staying outside the capital can take the KTEL bus to the town centre.

Best Time to Visit

Pharmacies in Greece follow standard commercial hours on weekdays, with reduced hours or closures on Saturday afternoons and Sundays — though the duty-pharmacy system ensures access outside those times. If you have a non-urgent need, weekday mornings are generally the quietest and most convenient time to visit. In July and August, Ermoupoli sees heavier ferry and tourist traffic, so expect slightly longer waits at all services during peak season.

Syros has a year-round resident population and functions as an administrative capital, which means pharmacies here tend to be more consistently staffed and stocked than those on purely seasonal islands. This makes Makridaki & Iatropoulou a reasonably dependable stop regardless of when you visit.

Tips for Visiting

• Call before visiting for specific prescriptions. If you need a particular medication, phone +30 2281 082530 to confirm it is in stock before making the trip.
• Bring your original prescription. Greek pharmacies require a valid prescription for controlled or prescription-only medicines. EU digital prescriptions are accepted.
• Write down the generic (INN) name. Brand names differ between countries; the international non-proprietary name helps pharmacists identify the correct product.
• Check the duty rota if the pharmacy is closed. A printed notice on the door will show the address of the current on-call (εφημερεύον) pharmacy in Ermoupoli.
• Sun protection is cheaper here than at beach kiosks. Picking up sunscreen at a pharmacy is generally more cost-effective than buying it at resort shops.
• Keep the phone number saved. Even if you do not visit in person, pharmacists can often advise over the phone on whether a symptom warrants a doctor visit or can be managed with an over-the-counter product.
• Rehydration sachets are a sensible purchase on arrival. Syros summers are hot and dry; oral rehydration products are standard pharmacy stock and useful to have on hand.
• For emergencies, call 1434. This is the Greek national pharmacy helpline that can direct you to the nearest open pharmacy at any hour.

Practical Information

Address: Stamatiou Proiou 3, Ermoupoli 841 00, Syros, Greece

Phone: +30 2281 082530

Location: Central Ermoupoli, a short walk from Miaouli Square and the port.

Opening hours: Not confirmed — call ahead or check the posted schedule on arrival. Standard Greek pharmacy weekday hours are typically morning through early evening, with a midday break in some cases.

Duty pharmacy system: If closed, a posted notice directs you to the on-call pharmacy. You can also call 1434 (Greek pharmacy helpline) or check the ΣΦΕΕ (Panhellenic Pharmaceutical Association) duty-pharmacy lookup online.

Language: Greek; English likely available at a basic level, though not guaranteed.

Payment: Greek pharmacies generally accept cash and major debit/credit cards, though it is worth having cash as a backup.