Activities on the island of Symi. Activities: Panormitis Monastery: The Monastery of the Archangel Michael, an 18th century building. Emboreios: Small village with harbour and nice beach. Pedi: A small fishing village 2 km from Chora in a green valley, with sandy beach. Church of Megali Panagia. Castle of the Knights of St. John. Imposant Mansions. Aiyialos: Harbour of Symi with 19th century Neo-Classical buildings. Motorbikes, small cars and pleasure boats are available to hire.An extensive range of walks and excursions continues throughout the season.Cookery lessons can be arranged with the owner/chef of a renowned, local restaurant.You are also invited to join in traditional dancing sessions organised by the Women’s Association of Symi. The annual Symi Festival, held from July to September, is an important cultural event on the island. Theatre, open air cinema,, dance, traditional and classical music, literary and art exhibitions are all included in the summer programme. Symi is unusual for a Greek island in boasting a variety of excellent restaurants serving both traditional fare or general Mediterranean cuisine. Certain establishments use only locally caught fish and organically grown produce, making eating out during your stay on Symi a genuine pleasure. The remaining kafeneions continue to serve ouzo-mezes in authentic surroundings.
Motorbikes, small cars and pleasure boats are available to hire.An extensive range of walks and excursions continues throughout the season.Cookery lessons can be arranged with the owner/chef of a renowned, local restaurant.You are also invited to join in traditional dancing sessions organised by the Women’s Association of Symi. The annual Symi Festival, held from July to September, is an important cultural event on the island. Theatre, open air cinema,, dance, traditional and classical music, literary and art exhibitions are all included in the summer programme. Symi is unusual for a Greek island in boasting a variety of excellent restaurants serving both traditional fare or general Mediterranean cuisine. Certain establishments use only locally caught fish and organically grown produce, making eating out during your stay on Symi a genuine pleasure. The remaining kafeneions continue to serve ouzo-mezes in authentic surroundings.
