Symi: Where the Sun Shines Over the Sapphire Sea
Often spelled as Syme or Simi, Symi, Greece is a harbor town at the foot of a beautiful mountain. The town is famed for its very own shrimps, which are tiny and can be eaten with the shells, called “Symi’s shrimps.” The relaxing ambiance, colorful architecture, and the mesmerizing sea makes it an ultimate romantic spot and Symi’s abundant history is well-loved by many visitors.
Best Time to Visit
Symi, GRC is the busiest during early summer of month of May to late summer of September. The Symi Festival is held from July-September and attracts a lot of visitors. The weather in the city feels nice most of the year with an exception of a few weeks of hot summers. There are not a lot of tourists during October and November and thus, are ideal months to explore the city if you want to avoid the crowd and score cheaper Symi, Greece hotels.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Step back into the past and admire the artifacts at Archeological Museum of Symi. The Monastery of the Archangel Michael Panormitis is one of the city’s iconic landmarks and thus, is not worth missing out on your trip. There are plenty of beaches within the island that you can choose from: Ai-Giorgio, Agia Marina, and Dysalona are among the most favorite ones. A lot of Symi, Greece hotels offer a view of the crystal clear beaches and are also perfect for witnessing the sunrise and sunset. Kleanthi and Kostas Studio has a sun terrace and is conveniently located near many restaurants. On the other hand, Annika Deluxe Apartments and the Iapetos Village are much nearer to the city center where the fun and festive Old Town is. The Pedi Beach Hotel features a restaurant, a garden, laundry facilities and beach towels.