Symi is one of the most beautiful islands in the Dodecanese, famous for a harbour so lovely it is considered among the finest in all of Greece. A small, mountainous island near the coast of Turkey, it offers spectacular scenery, rich history and some of the clearest water in the Aegean.
The island’s harbour town of Gialos is breathtaking, an amphitheatre of pastel neoclassical mansions rising in tiers up the surrounding hillsides, their elegant facades reflected in the calm water below. A legacy of the island’s wealthy sponge-diving and shipbuilding past, it is one of the great sights of the Greek islands.
Beyond the harbour, Symi offers a coastline of dramatic cliffs, hidden coves and crystal-clear water, along with the beautiful monastery of Panormitis and quiet beaches reachable only by sea. Excellent seafood and warm hospitality complete its appeal.
With its spectacular harbour, dramatic scenery and clear water, Symi is a jewel of the Dodecanese. Guests can anchor beneath its tiered mansions, explore hidden coves and enjoy the beauty and elegance of one of the loveliest islands in Greece.