The amazing architecture of the town of Symi is the first thing a visitor notices while approaching the picturesque port of the island, with its colorful houses built on the slopes of the surrounding hills. This breathtaking sight sets the mood for a very relaxing and unforgettable vacation on the beautiful island, which is part of the Dodecanese chain.

In Greek mythology, Symi is reputed to be the birthplace of the Charites, minor goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity, and fertility and to take its name from the nymph Syme.

Symi is located 41km north-northwest of Rhodes. Its main town, commonly referred to as Symi, is divided in two parts: the harbourside part, called Gialos, and the adjacent one on the slopes of the hills, called Horio (Village).

Although mountainous, the island is dotted with small valleys and also boasts of many beautiful beaches. Many of these gems them are off the beaten track and reachable only by boat. There is something for every taste: sandy beaches, pebbly beaches and even beaches situated on small islets around Symi.

Attractions:

– Rolói, a clock tower, which dominates the entrance of the port

– The Town Hall, the cathedral, the square and the Naval Museum of Symi, all located on the Gialos part of town.

– The beautiful churches that fill the streets of Horió.

– The remnants of a castle built by the knights of St John in the 14th century as an expansion to an old byzantine castle on the same site.