Symi Island Beaches

Beaches in Symi are actually small coves but attract many visitors for their picturesque environment. Some Simi beaches are organized with tourist facilities, like taverns, bars, umbrellas, and sunbeds like Nos, Emporios, and Pedi. The rest of Simi beaches are secluded and ideal for privacy.

Nos Beach

Nos is the closest beach to Simi Town, the capital and main port of the island. This is a small beach organized with sunbeds and umbrellas.

Nimborio or Emborios Beach

Nimborio is a small beach resort with narrow coast and clean water. Some vegetation surrounds the coast and provides with some shade.

Pedi Beach

Part of this small beach is organized with sun beds and umbrellas. A few fish taverns line the beach.

Gialos Beach

Gialos is a small bay with crystal water. Located in a walking distance from Simi Town, this beach is protected from strong winds.

Panormitis Beach

The beach of Panormitis is long and sandy. Few tourist facilities surround this coast.

Beach between Town and Nimborio

This is a small rocky cove in close distance to Simi Town, the capital of the island.

Symi Island Sightseeing

Simi is a small island in the Dodecanese. Although Simi is visited by many people every summer, it has managed to keep its traditional manners. The most important sightseeing in Simi is the Holy Monastery of Panormitis, protector of the island. Locat...

Symi Island Transportation

As the island has no airport, the best way to travel to Simi is by ferry. The island bus runs hourly between the southern side of the harbor of Gialos and Pedi Beach via Horio. Panormitis can also be served two to three times a day. Taxis depart from...