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Pro
Scenic Harbour, Plenty of hidden bays and walks, Easter Celebrations and other festivities.
Con
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In a nutshell
Beautiful Town, Great People. Visit It!
effeti Says: Nanou bay is the wider of a few bays facincg east. You can reach it only by boat (many boats in Symi will offer to bring you there in the morning, with picking up in the afternoon).A pebbles beach, cristalline and soon deep waters changing from green to blue.Stone cliffs on...
suvanki Says: http://www.symitop5.gr A website set up by Manos (not the travel company, but a Symi restaurant owner/business man) Manos owns a well known harbourside seafood restaurant, that has been host to many celebrities/dignitaries visiting the island, (Please see my restaurant tips)...
suvanki Says: Timings of ferry boats, or bad weather conditions might lead to a few hours or an overnight stay in Rhodes. For some, this might be seen as an inconvenience, delaying their arrival on Symi, or in catching their flight home. However, Rhodes Town has much to offer. Historical...
For Day Trippers from Rhodes etc
suvanki Says: Ok, you'll only have a few hours to spend here, so although the harbour area is nice, it can become a bit crowded..so off the ferry boat, walk in a horseshoe pattern til you're opposite the ferry, look for the taxi rank or the Symi bus, and head for Pedi (a beach resort,...
2 Reviews and 19 Opinions If you imagine a Greek pension as a place where to rest in peace, without television in room, with...
The Trawler Taverna: Real fresh and tasty food
mariaschmidt Says: We where on a day trip from Rhodes and found this nice Taverna with real fresh Kalamari and fried potatoes (real not frozen) and fresh Greek Salad and good bread - it is not everywhere you get that from our experience so I recommend it it is somewhere in the middle you can...
Maria Tavern in Symi village: Recommended as the best taverna in Symi
mariaschmidt Says: We have not eaten here because it was still early for lunch but an English couple that are in holiday in Symi recommended it as the best Tavern with the best food in Symi - and it also looks beautiful
Manos: Expensive restaurant with old fish
bill21 Says: The fish comes from other islands or Turkey.At least 2-4 days old of course.The prices are REALLY expensive and the food is not so great. Pick any other restaurant for the same quality but really LOWER prices.
Mythos aka Stavros': Star of TV and Sunday Supplements!
suvanki Says: Afraid I've not eaten here..yet! Have felt a bit intimidated by the clientele that occupy the crowded tables outside (English Middle class, Middle aged, Home Counties couples, often Laskarina clients) They're probably very nice, but not the best environment for me as a lone...
Manos Fish restaurant: Seafood and people watching!
suvanki Says: On the harbourfront. Tables in or outside. Display of various freshly caught fish/ seafood. One of the most popular / well known eateries on Symi, especially for lovers of seafood.Visiting celebs/VIP's are often spotted here. My first visit to Symi, the Prime Minister of...
Taverna "Zoi" aka Zoes: Family run taverna
suvanki Says: Outside this taverna, you'll smell the charcoal grill before you see it. Climb the stairs to the rooftop eating area. Get here early or book tho' because it can get busy.Nice friendly atmosphere, Greek background music adds to the atmosphere, doesn't drown conversation. Zoe...
Giorgios Taverna: Lift the lids and chose!
suvanki Says: A popular taverna, can get quite busy. Tables inside and out.One of the original tavernas in Chorio, which probably adds to the pleasant atmosphere. This is one taverna where you're invited into the kitchen to inspect the array of hot and cold dishes. As each pot lid is...
Hellenikon coffee salad and mezzes bar: Does more than it says on the tin!!
suvanki Says: After nearly 2 weeks of eating pleasant enough, but nothing special food at the local tavernas, I was ready for something different. I'd been to this establishment on my first visit, and had thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and excellent food, again I wasn't...
Roloi Bar aka The Clock Bar: Clock Watching on holiday??
suvanki Says: The unique feature of this bar, is to spot the number of clocks! Some are obviously displayed, inside and out, but some are well hidden. Check the flooring, around the bar, and the paintings! You'll probably not find them all! The owner, Yannis, is a friendly, relaxed man,...
Glaros Internet Cafe: Internet bar
suvanki Says: Popular with young local males. Recognised by motorbikes either parked up, or by their owners doing "wheelies" to impress the local females. But, don't be put off if you don't fall into any of these categories.Tables/chairs outside provide a place to enjoy a drink /ice...
jayhawk2000 Says: If you're only here for the day, you'll probably spend all your time in the tavernas and shops on the harbourfront. But there is a regular bus service that runs from the harbour, up to the old town then down again to the beach at Pedi. Some guidebooks recommend a walk...
suvanki Says: With the close proximity of Symi to the Turkish coastline, historically their inhabitants haven't always got along.However, there are many events held on the island through the year to bring the people of Symi and Turkey together. Symis nearest Turkish town is Datca (See my...
suvanki Says: As is typical of most Greek Islands Symi has an abundance of cats, roaming the streets, restaurants and accomodations.As well as feeding from the titbits fed by tourists and scavaging the bins of restaurants etc, they breed!!!In order to look after these cats, and control...
suvanki Says: 8th May each year is a Bank Holiday on Symi, as VE Day is commemorated. Les Catherinettes Restaurant on the waterfront (clock tower side) has a plaque to recognise that at this place, the peace treaty between Germany and Britain was signed. During WW 2, Les Catherinettes was...
How many times have YOU been to Symi?????
suvanki Says: 2 /3rds of tourists to Symi are estimated to be return visitors! It's not long before you realise that most of your fellow holidaymakers have been to Symi before - and each encounter is started with the above question, or the statement We've been to Symi XX number of times,...
suvanki Says: Now, I didn't get to explore as much of the island as I intended, but at 13 km by about 8kms, of hills, valleys and mountain covered land, theres a lot of places to get away from it all, either by road, boat or on foot.There are some recognised trails (guide books are...
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Symi..A place to return to again and again and ...
Symi belongs to the Dodecanese group of islands. Although this term means Twelve Islands, there are 14 ! 23 miles North of Rhodes, and 4 miles from the Turkish coastline, the island is 58sq kilometres...
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Symi is one of fourteen island that make up the Dodecanese islands - a bit of a misnoner as this means twelve! Symi lies some 24 nautical miles NW of Rhodes from whence we travelled to reach here. It...
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Symi Town is the main town on Symi Island - in fact it's the only real town. To me it's one of the wonders of the world, a beautiful natural harbour surrounded by hills on which are built the most......
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Symi Town is set on the hills on the northern coast of Symi Island. It's said to be the most beautiful island of all Dodecanese Islands. I'm not sure about the whole island but the town is...
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Simi (Greek: Óýìç; also transliterated Syme or Symi) is a small but historic Greek island. Geographically, it is part of the Dodecanese island chain, located about 41 km from Rhodes (and 425 km from...
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