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SymiDodecanese island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Tiny island with a harbour of colourful neoclassical houses — classic day trip from Rhodes.
- Ferry
- From Rhodes about 1h
- Villages
- 3
- Beaches
- 3
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
Restaurants in SymiSee menus and book a tableGetting there & around
From Rhodes about 1h
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Symi?
From Rhodes about 1h
Where should I stay on Symi?
Popular bases include Gialos, Chorio, Panormitis. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Symi?
Highlights include Panormitis Monastery.
What are the best beaches on Symi?
Well-known beaches include Agios Nikolaos, Nanou, Agios Georgios Dysalona. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Can ferries to Symi be cancelled because of wind?
Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.
Which islands are near Symi?
Other islands in the Dodecanese include Rhodes, Kos, Patmos, Karpathos, Kalymnos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Symi in the Dodecanese?
Yes. Symi is part of the Dodecanese island group in Greece.
Guides about Symi
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.