he diminutive island of Symi / Simi has changed relatively little over the decades and the buildings, painted in natural pastel colours of ochre, blue, coral, white, are dotted over the steep hillside of the harbour town of Chora has remained traditional and pleasing to the eye. There are no organised activities in Symi; the island is all about relaxing and re-energising, in beautiful surroundings.
With houses and island is delightfully photogenic and has several beaches and quite coves for swimming and chilling out, whether in sun or shade. Then, for the more energetic, there’s hiking with breath-taking panoramas, that make use of the ancient tracks and pathways the criss-cross the rugged hills of the island’s hinterland. Evenings on Symi are mostly spent in charming tavernas or waterside bars and cafés under the star-filled night sky.
While the main town of Chora and the Holy Monastery of Panormitis can get crowded in the daytime with tourists making the daily trip from Rhodes, by the late afternoon everything is quiet again…
Symi is one of the prettiest places to visit during on Greek Islands or combined Greek islands and Turkish Coast blue cruise itinerary by gulet charter. Approaching the harbour at sunset is a special experience and not to be missed are the picture-perfect bays along the eastern side of the island.
There is no airport on Symi, visitors to the island fly to Rhodes and then get the ferry.
More About Symi:https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/dodecanese/symi/
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