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Beautiful Symi is guaranteed to evoke oohs and aahs from ferry passengers before they even get off the boat. The first sight of Gialos harbour, framed against an amphitheatre of pastel-coloured houses rising on all sides, is unforgettable. It’s all thanks to the Italians, who ruled the island almost a century ago and established the neoclassical architectural style that Symi has followed ever since.

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Must-see attractions

Moni Taxiarhou Mihail Panormiti
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Near Symi’s southern tip, beyond the scented pine forests of the high interior, spectacular Panormitis Bay is home to this large monastery. Monasteries…
Horio
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Climbing calf-crunching, knee-knobbling Kali Strata, the broad stair path that sets off from the alleyways behind the harbour, will bring you in a mere…
Archaeological Museum
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Reopened after years of restoration, this compact museum contains some fabulous archaeological and folkloric finds, and is worth checking out.

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Rhodes and Symi: Greek islands for food lovers

Feb 14, 2019 • 7 min read

Having to choose a Greek island for a gourmet escape is one of the best kind of dilemmas. To help whittle down the decision, it’s best to plan on…

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