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| Symi | ||
| region | South Aegean | |
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| Residents | 2.590 (2011) | |
| height | unknown | |
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Symi is one of the islands of the Dodecanese in the southern Aegean and belongs to Greece.
Symi is about 9 km west of the Turkish mainland, 23 km north of the island Rhodes and almost 400 km southeast of Athens. The main town on the island is Giallo.
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In addition to over 360 churches and chapels, Symi offers beautiful beaches.
The climate is very dry, in the summer months the thermometer likes to rise to the limit of 50 ° C.
getting there
by ship from Rhodes or Kós - there is a connection to international airports.
mobility
There are various car rentals on site, and you can also rent scooters, motorbikes or quads.
Tourist Attractions
- Panormitis Monastery
- Main town Giallo with its captain's houses.
activities
shop
kitchen
Mediterranean food
nightlife
If you are not using the "sex tea" from the local spice dealer, you can spend the evenings in one of the numerous taverns in the vicinity of the harbor.
Since Symi only has very small hotels, the night activities are manageable, usually you go to a tavern or enjoy the evening on the beach.
accommodation
security
Symi has a police station with four policemen, three of whom take care of matters in the port and one policeman is responsible for traffic.
health
The closest hospital is on Rhodes.
Practical advice
The official language is Greek, but English can also go a long way.
