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The summer timetable for all ferry companies that serve Symi from Rhodes and other

ANES FERRY TIMETABLES ( Aegli Flying Dolphin, Symi II, Proteus )
Dodekanisos Seaways ( DODEKANISOS PRIDE - DODEKANISOS EXPRESS )
G.A FERRIES
SYMI (MUNICIPALITY OF SYMI )

ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΑ-ΚΡΑΤΗΣΕΙΣ( HOTEL-BOOKING)
ΔΙΚΤΥΑΚΗ ΠΥΛΗ ΕΥΡΩΠΑΙΚΗΣ ΕΝΩΣΗΣ (GATEWAY TO THE EUROPEAN UNION)
TRUSTED PLACES
http://www.symi-fotiniskatoi.gr/

SYMI FESTIVAL

ZORBA THE GREEK ( MUSIC )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia34kknFpk0

It is a piece written by Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis for the film Zorba the Greek in 1964.
From : Andre Rieu in London playing Sirtaki greek greece dance 

Everyone loves Greece, loves her culture, her hospitality.
Come to Greece in the country of the sun, love and enjoyment.   

Thirteen years ago a cultural with its own character made its first appearance on our island.
Today it has become a sort of tradition and it is considered an integral part of Symi and its history. Symi’s Festival lasts 3 months during which on the musical scene of the port’s main square well known artists perform ( such as the Greek worldwide famous Greek pianist, Giannis Sgouros).

Up to now several well known artists have honoured our festival with their participation, both Greek singers and composers such as Nana Mouschouri, Giorgos Dalaras, Stavros Xarxakos, Maria Farantouri, Giannis Kotsiras, Vassilis Papakonstantinou, Dimidra Galani, Elli Paspala, Savvina Giannatou, and many others. Many Greek actors have also participated in Symi festival (Lakis

Lazopoulos, Xenia Kalogeropoulou, Thanasis Papageorgiou, Lida Protopsalti, Kostas Karas ).
Famous film makers like Costas Gavras. Michalis Kakagiannis,

Nikos Koundouros Pantelis Voulgaris and many others.
Within the festival’s scope several congresses have also been organized concerning health issues, historical topics, etc.

Symi’s festival is an important cultural improvement

for our island and we invite you to enjoy it along with all of us.

BEACHES & NEARBY ISLANDS

· Aghia Marina

A charming, rocky little island near Yialos with chapel Aghia Marina and crystal clear waters. There is small taverna. This beach can be reached by water-taxi or by walking (around 45 mins) from Pedi

· Aghios GeorgiosDisalonas

Perhaps the most impressive beach because it has a vertical rock 300 m

· Nanou

Spacious, picturesqe bay with scattered wild cypress trees.                      

· Marathounta
This is a very quiet beach, reachable only by excursion boat or by road (the over –land “truck trip” to Panormitis will usually call here for a picnic lunch.
There is a small tavern.

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Panormitis

Small, secluded bay ideal for swim and a visit to the Panormitis monastery.

Sesklia

A small islet on the southern tip of Symi with crystal clear water. Only reached by boat.              

· Nimos

Small islet on the northern tip of Symi. Pebbled beach.

· Aghios Aimilianos

Extremely picturesque-a small island with a church connected to the mainland by a stone passageway-nearby you will find Maroni bay.

· Aghios Vassilios

One of the most beautiful beaches, lying on a large and deep bay framed by mountains and scattered wild cypress trees.

. Pedi Bay

The village of Pedi has a small shingle beach and is easy to reach either by bus or taxi or on foot. Boats depart here for the beaches of St. Nicholas and St. Marina. The Symi –Bus stop right next to the beach and there are number of taverns right on the beach.

· Nos

Beach - allegedly the local (nudist) police chief is trying to make this the official nudist beach and has also renamed it Paradise beach or something. It is a series of sun beds adjoining a tavern and situated with a road just above so perhaps not ideal for nudists - certainly never did notice anyone stripped off when we walked by it on several occasions. Easily reached since it is at the
end of Yialos harbour on the Emborio coast road.

· Nimborios Large, pleasant pebble bay at 25’ walk from Symi port. Reached by road, taxi or taxi boat.

· Aghios Nikolaos Sandy beach with shade provided by trees.

Reached by walking from Pedi or taxi boat.

MUSEUMS

It Is worth paying a visit to the Archaeological and Folklore Museum situated in the parish of Lieni of Ano Symi. It is housed in masion where the visitor can admire noteworthy Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine works all as folklore material.
The museum’s entrance leads to a courtyard paved mosaics, where ancient and Early Christian sculptures are displayed.
The museum’s first room is dedicated to ancient times and includes heads of statues, ancient grave stales, etc. The second room refers to monuments of the Early Christian, Byzantine and post—Byzantine period.

The third room is dedicated to post Byzantine art and presents icons from this period, small relics manuscript books, etc. In the fourth room there are depictions of the island on travellers’ maps (15th-17th century), ship models, etc.
At last the fifth room presents folkloric material reflecting the island’ past.

The Naval Museum is in Yialos and has miniature carved wooden models of ships, instruments and tools of naval craft, an old diving outfit and all the accessories of traditional sponge - fishing.

CHURCHES MONASTERIES

Symi has more than 13 churches and many chapels
PANORMITIS: The most important of the island and the second most important in the Dodecanese after the monastery of St. john in Patmos. It lies on the southern tip of Symi in a secluded, sandy bay. Nothing is known concerning its founding date other than the dates of additions that were made to its buildings, at the and of 18th century. Dedicated to Archangel Michael it has a solid gold icon of the saint in the main church, a host of dedications, wall paintings and a wooden iconostasis of exceptional artistry.
On the fast day of the Monastery (November 8th ) worshippers come not only from all other Dodecanese islands.
The monastery’s guest house can accommodate 500 people Panormitis can be reached by caique from Yialos or by car.
Other monasteries are: Roukouniotis Monastery, dedicated to the Archangel Michael which lies west of Chorio. Its main church has wail paintings from 14th century .
Kokkimidis monastery. An old monastery renovated in 1697. The Monastery of Sotiris tou Megalou and the Monastery tou Stavrou tou Polemou which can be seen high up on the mountain, on the west coast as you came from Tilos to Symi.

MAJOR FEASTS

MAJOR FEASTS
· June 24 - St. john Stafillas
· Pentecoste (variable) at Panormitis
· Aghia Triada (Holy Trinity) in Ano Symi


· July 17 Aghia Marina on the islet of Aghia Marina

· July 20 Prophet Ilias
· August 6 Sotiris at Nimporios
· August 15 Panaghia Alithini in Pedi and Panaghia Myrtariotissa
· August 24 Panaghia Ipakoi and Panaghia Alithini



· November 8 Archangel Michael at Panormitis and Michael Roukouniotis

SYMI SIGHTS

SYMI SIGHTS

· St. John’s Knights Castle-Ano Symi
· Monastery of the Archangel Michael in Panormos
· Pontikokastro (prehistoric tumulus) near the windmills of Ano Symi
· The islet of Sesklia
· Catacombs (the twelve caves) and Roman mosaic-Nimborio
· Archaeological and folkloric museum-Ano Symi
· Naval museum with old maps, models of ships and other exhibits from the marine and sponge life of Symiots - Gialos.
· Ancient temple of Ag. Ioannis (dedicated to Venus in antiquity)-Gialos
· Stone built Byzantine wine presses (10th—17th century)
· The clock tower-Gialos and “Michalakis” statue (the little fisherman) by famous Symiot sculptor Costas Valsamis –front of the Clock tower in Gialos
· The church Constantine and Eleni Along the Panormitis, road
· Monastery of Sotiris Megalos– On the way to Panormitis

GETTING TO SYMI

GETTING TO SYMI
An island with crystal waters, pebbled beaches and many islets, Symi pleasantly surprises the visitor with its plain, yet aristocratic and wild beauty. Symi belongs to Dodecanese islands complex and lies 24 nautical miles NW of Rhodes and 255 nautical miles from the port of Piraeus. It is very close to the Asia Minor coast, its surface is 68 sq Km and disposes 85 Km of coastline. On Symi you will enjoy the sea more than on any other island of the Dodecanese, its mild climate and days of sunshine begin in May and in October. As you glimpse the perfectly formed harbour of Symi (Gialos) for the first time, you are confronted with a beautiful picture postcard Venetian village. Wonderfully well—preserved house huddled together cling to the steeply rising hills beyond. Symi has a true romantic charm enhanced by the lack of any high - rise hotel developments that can be found on other islands. On Symi ,you will enjoy beautiful bays and pebbled beaches that are best reached by small boats that leave frequently.
The picturesque ness, the traditional architecture and the neoclassical house with their pediments and pebbled yards, are the predominant elements characterizing the island. The church of Panaghia tou Evangelismou stands on the right of Symi port welcoming boats and visitors while a bit further you will observe the islet of Nimos and the summer resort of Emporios or Nimporios, at a walking distance from the port . Walking down the port’s (Gialos) central road , you can admire the Municipal Clock Tower, both the Police and Post Office buildings, ”Michalaki” (the young fisherman statue by the famous Symiot sculptor C. Valsamis) and “Katerinetes”, the mansion where the surrender of the Dodecanese islands to the Allies was officially signed marking the beginning of their union to the Greek mainland. At the edge of the port you will also admire the Monument of the Fallen Soldiers, the recently renovated Naval Museum and the church of Giannis with its stone carved bell tower and its magnificent pebbled yard.

APARTMENTS (PEDI)

Pedi 
a ) PEDI Katoi 1
b) PEDI Katoi 2
c ) PEDI Anoi




katoi 1 

( NEW SITE ) www.symi-fotiniskatoi.gr

Quite rare to find this type of accommodation; these apartments are situated on the waterfront in Pedi Bay, allowing you to step straight from your apartment into the sea for your morning swim....Situated on the left side of Pedi Bay at the end of the walkway over to St. Marina beach. These apartments are self-contained and although Pedi has no supermarkets, the markets in Chorio and Yialos will deliver to the apartment or you can take a taxi or the local bus which runs every hour.
There are two apartments that can sleep from 2 - 4 people, newly built with kitchen facilities, large spacious bathrooms and salon areas with dining furniture.
The view is spectacular, looking straight onto the water and back into the bay of Pedi.
For those of you who want a quiet relaxing holiday and to be able to swim as and when you like!
Air-conditioning, iron, hair-drier, TV and toaster available

          RATES ( 2013 )

Katoi 1 & Katoi  2 - Pedi Symi
	April/May/October	June	July/August/September
1/2 people	Contact us	Contact us	Contact us
For every extra bed charge will be 12 euro per night.

* Quoted prices are per apartment per night and NOT per person per night.
   All taxes are include in the price.

Prices in Euro for the apartment, not per person

To enquire about availability, please send e-mail:

zah.tak@gmail.com
 

Phone 0030 6945973674

Tel / fax: 0030 22460 71796 From 1June - 30 September

or Tel : 0030 22410 - 30840  From 1 Octomber - 31 May

Katoi 2

www.symi-fotiniskatoi.gr



Quite rare to find this type of accommodation; these apartments are situated on the waterfront in Pedi Bay, allowing you to step straight from your apartment into the sea for your morning swim....Situated on the left side of Pedi Bay at the end of the walkway over to St. Marina beach. These apartments are self-contained and although Pedi has no supermarkets, the markets in Chorio and Yialos will deliver to the apartment or you can take a taxi or the local bus which runs every hour.
Katoi 2 newly built with kitchen facilities, large spacious bathrooms and salon areas with dining furniture.
The view is spectacular, looking straight onto the water and back into the bay of Pedi.
For those of you who want a quiet relaxing holiday and to be able to swim as and when you like!
Air-conditioning, iron, hair-drier, TV and toaster available.

                                                           

         RATES ( 2013 )

Katoi 1 & Katoi  2 - Pedi Symi
	April/May/October	June	July/August/September
1/2 people	Contact us	Contact us	Contact us
For every extra bed charge will be 12 euro per night.

* Quoted prices are per apartment per night and NOT per person per night.
   All taxes are include in the price.

Prices in Euro for the apartment, not per person

 
To enquire about availability,please send e-mail:
 zah.tak@gmail.com



Phone 0030 6945973674                                                                 
Tel / fax : 0030 22460 71796  From 1June - 30 September .           
or Tel: 0030 22410 - 30840  From 1 Octomber - 31 May.

PEDI  www.symi-fotiniskatoi.gr 
Anoi
The upstairs apartment is available at the Pedi Katoi this year. This comfortable family apartment for 2-4 people enjoys unobstructed views of Pedi bay. Furnished in a bright and breezy modern style this apartment is perfect for those who want a carefree seaside holiday with the comforts of home.

There are two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with twin beds, a generous open plan salon/kitchen/dining room and a modern bathroom. The apartment has two balconies and views in all directions.

                       

RATES( 2013)                                        Anoi - Pedi Symi
	April/May/October	June	July/August/September
1/2 people	Contact us	Contact us	Contact us
For every extra bed charge will be 12 euro per night.

Quoted prices are per apartment per night and NOT per person per night.
   All taxes are include in the price.

Prices in Euro for the apartment, not per person

 
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Air-conditioning, Iron, Hair-drier, TV, Toaster, Radio, CD available.
To enquire about availability, please send e-mail:

zah.tak@gmail.com

Phone : 0030 6945973674
Tel/ fax: 0030 22460 71796  From 1June - 30 September.                     
or Tel: 0030 22410 - 30840 ( From 1 Octomber - 31 May )

APARTMENT (PETALO)

VIEW FROM APARTMENT( NEW SITE ) www.symi-fotiniskatoi.gr

APARTEMENT  
 ( Fotini's Cottage )
PetaloThe north-facing hillside between Yialos and Chorio, a quiet area of old farmhouses and large gardens accessed either by turning off onto the old motor road from the coastal road at the fuel station, or by walking down from Chorio past the academic high school

Situated just off the old motor road as it zigzags up the hill at Petalo, this delightful cottage is in a quiet semi-rural area, only a few minutes walk down from central Chorio or a short drive or walk up from the harbour. The bus stops at the bottom of the road or you can hire a bike if you don’t want to walk.The lower floor of a detached house with the owner living above, the cottage comprises a salon with separate kitchen/dining room,

a bedroom with a double bed and fitted cupboards including a dressing table, and a separate bathroom.

The style is simple and authentic.

There is a large terrace equipped with sun loungers, table and chairs for 4 people so that you can entertain guests. There is also a BBQ.

Steps from the terrace lead down into a large garden area with a big lemon tree. There is also a side terrace.

Ideal for a couple who want something a bit different and who enjoy the quieter pleasures in life.

Airconditioning, iron, hair-drier,TV and toaster available.

                           RATES ( 2013 )

Fotini's Cottage
	April/May/October	June	July/August/September
1/2 people	Contact us	Contact us	Contact us
For every extra bed charge will be 12 euro per night.

* Quoted prices are per apartment per night and NOT per person per night.
   All taxes are include in the price.

Prices for the apartment, not per person

To enquire about availability, please send e-mail:

zah.tak@gmail.com

Phone 0030 6945973674 
Tel / fax: 0030 22460 71796 ( From 1June - 30 September )

or Tel : 0030 22410 - 30840 ( From 1 Octomber - 31 May )