A quiet, scenic pebbly beach with crystalline blue waters.
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Plaka
Long and narrow seashore with lovely waters and many trees that provide nice shade. Free campers are also fond of this isolated, tranquil beach, which is accessible by car. There are no facilities, so make sure you have your own supplies.
Eristos
The longest and most popular beach on the island is sandy, easy to access and features some tamarisk trees, ideal for shade.
Local specialties & products
Symi is famous for its abundant and delicious fresh fish & sea food and, most of all, for the tiny simian shrimp.
Symi Festival
It’s considered as one of the most successful cultural attractions in the Dodecanese.
More sights on Symi
Visit more sites of archaeological and cultural interest on Symi.
The coastal villages of Pedi and Nimborio (or Emborios)
They are located at the island’s north, not far from the capital.
Monastery of Panormitis
Located at a very scenic spot of the homonymous coastal settlement, this historic monastery is dedicated to Taxiarchos Michail, the island’s patron saint.
Island hopping in the Dodecanese
Boat connections are available from Symi to the neighboring Greek islands of Rhodes, Tilos, Nisyros, Kalymnos, Kos, Leros, Patmos and also Kastellorizo.
Boat trip around Symi
It’s a must-do, in order to visit the island’s beaches and of course the beautiful surrounding islets; Agios Emilianos (with a picturesque chapel and lovely beach), Agia Marina (it features a sandy, organized and popular beach with turquoise waters), Sesklia (beach with crystalline waters and trees) and Nimos at the island’s north.