Symi lies south of Kos in the Dodecanese chain, a smaller island celebrated for one of the Aegean’s most photographed harbours and a major pilgrimage monastery. High-season boats link Kos Town to Symi, making a long but rewarding day trip feasible for travellers who want to add a second island to their itinerary. The crossing … Read more
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
A Symi day trip from Rhodes is a return boat excursion to the small Dodecanese island of Symi, lying just north of Rhodes, that lets you spend a few hours exploring its harbour, upper town and famous monastery before sailing back the same evening. Symi is celebrated for the tiers of ochre and pastel neoclassical … Read more