"Panormitis" Panormitis by steventilly

Panormitis Travel Guide: 10 reviews and 24 photos

Point Of Pilgrimage

The monastery of Panormitis lies at the far end of Symi Island from the town of Symi. It is the point of pilgrimage for all Greek sailors and to cater with the amount of pilgrims it receives and the fact that it is quite remote, it has a large number of cells in which travellers can stay a night or two.
The monastery has some basic facilities for tourists and pilgrims - taverna, shop, bakery, toilets, beach, promanade with benches. It's quite an idyllic location and is worth a visit. We were only there about 45 minutes, but I wished we'd had longer.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful, Tranquil
Cons:None
In a nutshell:Well worth a visit

Last visit to Panormitis: Sep 2005
Intro Updated Sep 19, 2005
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Reviews (9)

Fisherman, Panormitis Monastery - Panormitis

Fresh Fish Shopping (2)

If you're there at the right time you can buy fish from some of the fishermen who call at the monastery. A girl from our... more travel advice

Windmill, Panormitis Monastery - Panormitis

Windmill Island Off The Beaten Path (1)

On a small islet as you approach the monastery by sea is a picturesque whitewashed windmill. This is in better condition... more travel advice

Taverna/Shop Restaurants (1)

There's a basic taverna and shop on site at the monastery. We were having a BBQ/Picnic later so we didn't have much to... more travel advice

Bakery, Panormitis Monastery - Panormitis

Fresh Bread Shopping (2)

If you delve around the few streets and alleys around the monastery you'll find the bakery. Don't expect anything too... more travel advice

Things to Do (3)
See All Cloisters
Hotels (1)
Free Board For Pilgrims

Transportation (1)
Better By Boat
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Helga67 Oct 6, 2005 at 12:52 AM

This looks like a hidden gem that one should visit by boat. Lovely pics, great tips as usually
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deecat Sep 29, 2005 at 9:58 AM

Great to read about your "pilgrimage" to Panormitis and the monastery. This looks like a most interesting place with beautiful scenery, both natural and manmade. You photos are crystal clear, vivid, and the colors are so vibrant.
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richiecdisc Sep 22, 2005 at 5:16 AM

I'll take the rustic bread over pastries any day, but if you ate a tub of ice cream, I see where your tastes lie. ;) Nice to see some shots of your recent sunny trip.
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steventilly Sep 19, 2005 at 2:57 PM

Yes and no.
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sandysmith Sep 19, 2005 at 10:53 AM

Nice, we enjoyed having the place to ourselves coming by bus, did they ring the bells for you on arrival and did u see the goats?