Best Symi Attractions, Things to Do & Settlements

A picture showing the carved War Memorial at the Symi Harbour.

photo: Texas1980 / CC BY-SA 2.0

Harbor's War Memorial

A rock-carved monument that honors the liberation the island (and the whole Dodecanese) from the Italians on May 8, 1945.

A picture of the clock tower of Symi at the entrance of the port of the island.

photo: Karen Jardine / CC BY 3.0

Symi Clock Tower

At the entrance of the natural harbor, there is a Clock Tower is the jewel of the crown. You look around you and see only beauty.

Evaggelistria church in earthy colors and its elaborate belfry against the blue sky in Symi.

photo: Vadim Indeikin / CC BY-SA 3.0

Evaggelistria (Annunciation) Church

Symi's church of Annunciation has some of the most elegant hagiography in the country. It also has majestic views of the village and the sea.

The hill of the Symi acropolis including other buildings and the ruins of the castle.

photo: Joselu Blanco / CC BY 2.0

Knights of St. John Castle Ruins

The Castle of the Knights of St. John lies in ruins on top of a hill that has excellent views over the island. You can walk up and down or take the bus.

An arid hill with five mills without blades, one of them visibly damaged, in Symi.

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Symi Mills (Pontikokastro)

Symi's old mills that are great photography material. Getting there is not difficult and the views are rewarding. Some mills have been turned into restaurants.

photo: Chris Parker / CC BY-ND 2.0

Monastery of Archangel Michael Panormitis

This monastery has well-preserved extraordinary frescoes that will stir up your spirituality. After the visit, enjoy the food in the tavernas.

A plate with fried small prawns of Symi radiating a strong orange colour.

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Local Food & Plates of Symi

Local dishes benefit from the great quality of this land's products. Prawns and goat chops are great and Symi's vegetarian dishes will surprise you.

Symi Why visit?

Birthplace of the Three Graces.
With 159 archaeological sites, the whole island was declared an archeological zone.
The port-town has 2500 colorful mansions.

A part of Gialos Settlement on Symi island by its natural bay.

photo: Scintella at English Wikipedia

Gialos (Port Settlement)

Among the most picturesque of the Mediterranean, Symi's traditional houses, painted with ochre and earthy colors, spur feelings of admiration and even awe.