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Historical interest . Picturesque . Relax.

SYMI Just 23 miles north of Rhodes Town is one of most picturesque of all the Greek islands.

Pastel -coloured houses tumbling down the hillside to the harbour, wild herbs,the smell of freshly caught fish grilling over charcoal ,small fishing boats, and a maze of colourful marrow streets.

Symi town lies at the end of a horseshoe shaped harbour and is split into tow parts . The harbour of Yialos with it's selection of shops and stalls, which come to life when the day-tripersinvade. Avoid the crowds by catching

a small caique to a more more secluded beach. Peace returns once the excursion boats have departed ,when the harbour becomes the perfect setting to enjoy a meal in one of the tavernas.

Nestling high above the harbor is CHORIO ,a traditional village almost untouched by tourism. From there the road snakes down to PEDI with it's a small sandy beach.coupled tavernas and bars,well worth the fifteen minute walk from Chorio.An expereince not to be missed is "the Bus" which regularly weary walkers up to Chorio ,chatters down to Pedi and comes back aigain or you can use one of the islands few taxis

The Begining of the century Simi had an economical rising. The main product was picking sea sponges. The 30000 inhabitants where also able to service comfortably off this product because their market was spread all over the Mediterranean

The beautiful beaches and the crystal sea ,some of the many natural beauties of Simi .Other ports are Pedi which is a clam holiday resort,Marachounta,Nanou

and Panormos. In Panormitis There is A monastery,of Taxiarch Michael the Panormite,Which is representative of the art ,and civilization of the time. It features a wood-carved tempium ,Byzantine wall frescoes an important library and a museum on it's premises.


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