Location: Greece
Nearest Airport:
Diagoras Rhodes Airport at 10
Kilometres
Nearest Ferry:
Nos at 300
Miles
Nearest Beach:
beach at 600
Metres
Car: not necessary
The harbour of Symi, Yialos, is an architecturally protected area since the early 1970s, conformed of wonderfully well preserved two and three storey mansions with facades painted in bright and vivid colors that reflect the island’s rich past; since Symi was once one of the richest islands with a tradition in sponge diving, ship building and wood carving. The island’s two main settlements are Yialos and Chorio. Yialos settlement starts from the port and stretches on the outskirts of the surrounding hills. On the other side of the port (behind the Clock Tower) you will find the island’s shipyard and the church “Panaghia tou Evangelismou” that stands above it. Following the road you will come upon NOS (one of the island’s most popular beaches) and right across it there is the islet of Nimos. The stroll ends at Nimborios, a seaside settlement where one can enjoy its crystal clear waters. In the island there are several beautiful beaches.