Description - What to expect

Symi has plenty of history and culture to see as well. No place is this better displayed than at the Panormitis Monastery overlooking the bay. As you approach the Monastery, you will hear church bells ringing, warmly welcoming all the pilgrims, explorers, holidaymakers & curious travelers. It was built in the late 18th century and this masterpiece is certainly worth visiting!

Symi is adorned with traditional houses and enchanting neoclassical buildings that feature peaked roofs of red tile and wonderful balconies, authentic fishermen boats, private yachts & sailboats & folk and art shops, stalls with sponges & wooden carvings!

During your 3-hour stay at Symi, you can relax walking along the colorful coastline, and swimming at the small beach of Symi, which is organized with sunbeds and different choices of local Seaview restaurants, tasting seafood under the sounds of the waves.

Symi is famous for its sea sponges and there are even a few places that sell them as souvenirs in town as well as oils, honey, spices, and wild herbs. Stroll the harbor but don't forget to cut into the backstreets of town to see it all!