| Page Views: 1,064 Last Visit to Symi: June, 1996 | Symi, Dodecanese Island by Custodyspice - last update: May 23, 2004 |
I spent a day in Symi whilst in Rhodes. A short boat trip from Rhodes Island, Symi is also close to Turkey. It is mountainous and rocky, but also has pine forests. The only way to get around the island is by boat. The houses sit steep and resemble sugar cubes. Symi used to be famous for sponge diving and boat building, but tourism has now taken over. |
|  | Symi is divided into two parts - Gailos, the port/harbour with tavernas, bars and cafes. Shops sell sponges and spices. Chorio is the quieter upper part which is more picturesque with lots of cobbled alleyways. There are 350 steep steps to link the two parts. Not for the faint hearted. |
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suvanki Mon Oct 18, 2004 23:23 UTC
Hi, enjoyed your Symi pics, and tips, a nice reminder of my hols there, thanks, Sue. | sandysmith Thu Oct 7, 2004 00:17 UTC
nice pics, will stay here for a few days next May - memo to self book a B&B by the haebour and not up those steps! |
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