Panormitis Monastery is the largest and most revered pilgrimage site on Symi, an island in the Dodecanese. The monastery of the Archangel Michael Panormiti, known in Greek as Moni Taxiarchi Michail Panormiti, stands in a sheltered bay on the southwest coast, about 18 kilometres from Symi Town. Pilgrims sail here to venerate a silver-clad icon … Read more
Pedi is a small fishing village and bay on the east coast of Symi, set about two kilometres from the harbour of Symi Town. The village sits at the mouth of a green valley, the main farming ground of the island, where gardens and orchards spread inland. A sandy and pebble beach lines the head … Read more
A Halki day trip from Rhodes is a short island excursion to Halki (also spelled Chalki), the smallest inhabited island of the Dodecanese, lying just off the west coast of Rhodes. The visit centres on Emporio, its pastel harbour town of restored sea-captains’ mansions, with a calm, slow pace, a few beaches, and tavernas around … Read more
Things to do in Rhodes range from exploring the medieval, UNESCO-listed Old Town to lounging on golden beaches, climbing the Acropolis of Lindos and sailing to nearby Symi. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. For the full picture of the island, see our Rhodes travel guide, which sets the wider context for this … Read more
Milos vs Kos pits a small, wild volcanic Cycladic island against a large, flat Dodecanese island of sandy beaches, ancient sites and cycling. Plan island tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Choosing between the two is a common question in the Milos travel guide. The sections below compare the landscapes, the beaches, the sights, … Read more
Mykonos to Rhodes is a long journey between distant island groups, by a seasonal SeaJets ferry of 13 hours or more, or by flying, usually via Athens or on limited direct services, taking around 2 hours 40 minutes. This guide covers the ferry and flight options, the times, the costs and what to see in … Read more