Symi Guide
Symi Guide
This is our guide to Symi, and we are constantly adding to it. Scroll down to find out more about Symi Holidays, Accommodation, Symi properties, photos, videos and information. Click the highlighted links to go to a page with more information.
Planning a trip to Symi? You may want to see some photos first.
Symi Photos: This page is your staring place for our galleries. New galleries are added regularly showing events, people, Symi island and locations. It’s a mix of personal and public. Many of these photos are taken by James Collins, a local author and writer of this blog, and many are from Neil Gosling, the Symi island photographer.
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Symi Dream on Flickr: Neil Gosling has exhibited his photographs in London, Hastings, Brighton, Symi, and other places in Greece. His images have also appeared in international publications including The Mail On Sunday, Ta Nea and the Pink Paper. Here you can see some of his other work.
Old Symi Photos: Here you can see images from Symi’s past sent in from Symi Dream fans. Send yours to dream(at)symidream.com
Symi Dream Videos: You will see three of our videos on the right hand side of these pages. They show you the shop we have and the gallery, and the most recent one to be added to your YouTube page.
Why Symi? If you want 100 reasons to visit Symi, Greece, or the Greek islands then you need to see this page.
Symi: Getting here and where to stay.
How to get to Symi. Most people come to Symi via Rhodes, though you can come via Kos, which is the next nearest airport. This page tells you how to get to Symi from Rhodes.
Symi Accommodation. There are several independent operators with properties to let on Symi. This page gives you a few choices and ideas.
So, you are on Symi, what next?
How to get around Symi.
Symi Bus: The Symi bus leaves Yialos (south side) on the hour, except for 15.00 – siesta time! It goes to Horio, Campos for about quarter past the hour, then to Pedi for the half hour, and back to Yialos. Check the first and last bus times with Lakis the driver. All journeys are 1.00 euro at the time of writing this.
Symi Taxis: The taxi rank on Symi is located on the south side of the harbour, Yialos, beside Aris’ Oranges and Lemons bar. Cost depends on destination.
A map of Chorio: An exclusive and simple map of the village of Chorio, to help you find the Museum, the Castro and other village sights.
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Things to do on Symi
Symi Festival: Every year there is a cultural festival on Symi. Here is our guide to the Symi Festival 2010, with details taken from the official Symi Festival guide, plus some of our own notes and background.
The Symi Dream Shop: See this page for our full range of photographic services and for other Symi souvenirs. You can also see the video on the right (top). Symi souvenirs: Whether you’ve been to Symi or not, you may want to buy a Symi Souvenir. There are many shops in Yialos and Horio that sell souvenirs of Symi, but at Symi Dream you can buy exclusive gifts.
The Symi Dream Gallery: Take a look inside the only permanent exhibition space on Symi island, see previous gallery news, and contact us about hiring the space. You can also see the video on the right. (Monday night if free wine night!)
Neil Gosling limited editions: Check out exclusive, limited edition prints by Neil Gosling, the Symi island photographer.
Symi gift ideas: Online, order now: Exclusive T shirts, mugs, clocks, notebooks, bottles, and many other ideas from Symi Dream, available online only.
Books and Symi calendars: Online, order now: Buy our books: Symi 85600 & How to move to a Greek island, Carry on Up the Kali Strata, Jason & the Sargonauts. And exclusive Neil Gosling calendars of Symi.
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Symi History, facts and news
The history of Symi island: Our guide to the history of the island of Symi, from ancient times to the present day.
The famous Symi wine presses: An outline of the history of Symi wine and the Byzantine wine presses of the island.
Symi Dream blog: You are already here! Check the home page for our daily blog about Symi life. We also include news, events, the Symi Festival and our own day to day thoughts on expat living on a Greek island.
Press: See what the national press and Symi Dreamers have said about Symi Dream.
Ta Nea: The national Greek newspaper, Ta Nea, interviewed Neil and Jams in 2010 (as did several other magazines and publications, once news of ‘Shocking the Donkey’s came out). Here you can see the Ta Nea interview in Greek and English.
The Telegraph and Symi Dream: The British newspaper, The Telegraph, also interviewed Neil and James. Read the interview here.
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Symi extras
Getting married on Symi: It’s romantic and peaceful, the perfect place for your wedding. Check what we can do for you. As well as your wedding photography we can also put you in touch with a wedding planner, arrange personal exchange of vows (including for same sex couples) and events.
Working on Symi: What you need to now if you are planning to come and work on Symi, from a first hand experience point of view.
Symi Animal Welfare: The island’s animal welfare organisation.
Walking on Symi: There are many guided walks available on Symi.
St Nicholas Beach: Details about one sandy beach and taverna.
24 hours on Symi: An ongoing writing project charting 24 hours of Symi life.
James’ Village View (past editions): Read back on our experiences of living on Symi from years ago.
Symi news from 2006, 2007: Check out what was happening on Symi in these years.
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Other ways to stay in touch with Symi island.
Symi Tweets: Become a Symi Dream follower on Twitter and never miss a blog post.
Shocking the Donkeys: Keep up to date with James Collins’ film project. James is writing a new film, set on a Greek island and it is already causing a stir. You can see the official blog and join the mailing list.
Guest writing: Send in your own guest blog post and see your writing on Symi Dream. For examples of previous guest posts, and what’s suitable, see this page.
Symi competitions: Join in our fine competition and win prizes.
Display your art on Symi: In 2011 we will be hosting an exhibition of work by Symi visitors. Check our Symi Dreamers page for more details.
That’s our Symi Guide. A run down of the information we have available about Symi island, Greece. If you have anything to add or say, just email us – details on the contact page.
Planning a trip to Symi? You may want to see some photos first.
Symi Photos: This page is your staring place for our galleries. New galleries are added regularly showing events, people, Symi island and locations. It’s a mix of personal and public. Many of these photos are taken by James Collins, a local author and writer of this blog, and many are from Neil Gosling, the Symi island photographer.
[caption id="attachment_2381" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Neil Gosling photography"]
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Symi Dream on Flickr: Neil Gosling has exhibited his photographs in London, Hastings, Brighton, Symi, and other places in Greece. His images have also appeared in international publications including The Mail On Sunday, Ta Nea and the Pink Paper. Here you can see some of his other work.
Old Symi Photos: Here you can see images from Symi’s past sent in from Symi Dream fans. Send yours to dream(at)symidream.com
Symi Dream Videos: You will see three of our videos on the right hand side of these pages. They show you the shop we have and the gallery, and the most recent one to be added to your YouTube page.
Why Symi? If you want 100 reasons to visit Symi, Greece, or the Greek islands then you need to see this page.
Symi: Getting here and where to stay.
How to get to Symi. Most people come to Symi via Rhodes, though you can come via Kos, which is the next nearest airport. This page tells you how to get to Symi from Rhodes.
Symi Accommodation. There are several independent operators with properties to let on Symi. This page gives you a few choices and ideas.
So, you are on Symi, what next?
How to get around Symi.
Symi Bus: The Symi bus leaves Yialos (south side) on the hour, except for 15.00 – siesta time! It goes to Horio, Campos for about quarter past the hour, then to Pedi for the half hour, and back to Yialos. Check the first and last bus times with Lakis the driver. All journeys are 1.00 euro at the time of writing this.
Symi Taxis: The taxi rank on Symi is located on the south side of the harbour, Yialos, beside Aris’ Oranges and Lemons bar. Cost depends on destination.
A map of Chorio: An exclusive and simple map of the village of Chorio, to help you find the Museum, the Castro and other village sights.
[caption id="attachment_2319" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Σύμη το νησί των σφουγγαράδων"]
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Things to do on Symi
Symi Festival: Every year there is a cultural festival on Symi. Here is our guide to the Symi Festival 2010, with details taken from the official Symi Festival guide, plus some of our own notes and background.
The Symi Dream Shop: See this page for our full range of photographic services and for other Symi souvenirs. You can also see the video on the right (top). Symi souvenirs: Whether you’ve been to Symi or not, you may want to buy a Symi Souvenir. There are many shops in Yialos and Horio that sell souvenirs of Symi, but at Symi Dream you can buy exclusive gifts.
The Symi Dream Gallery: Take a look inside the only permanent exhibition space on Symi island, see previous gallery news, and contact us about hiring the space. You can also see the video on the right. (Monday night if free wine night!)
Neil Gosling limited editions: Check out exclusive, limited edition prints by Neil Gosling, the Symi island photographer.
Symi gift ideas: Online, order now: Exclusive T shirts, mugs, clocks, notebooks, bottles, and many other ideas from Symi Dream, available online only.
Books and Symi calendars: Online, order now: Buy our books: Symi 85600 & How to move to a Greek island, Carry on Up the Kali Strata, Jason & the Sargonauts. And exclusive Neil Gosling calendars of Symi.
[caption id="attachment_2229" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Traditional Symi dance"]
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Symi History, facts and news
The history of Symi island: Our guide to the history of the island of Symi, from ancient times to the present day.
The famous Symi wine presses: An outline of the history of Symi wine and the Byzantine wine presses of the island.
Symi Dream blog: You are already here! Check the home page for our daily blog about Symi life. We also include news, events, the Symi Festival and our own day to day thoughts on expat living on a Greek island.
Press: See what the national press and Symi Dreamers have said about Symi Dream.
Ta Nea: The national Greek newspaper, Ta Nea, interviewed Neil and Jams in 2010 (as did several other magazines and publications, once news of ‘Shocking the Donkey’s came out). Here you can see the Ta Nea interview in Greek and English.
The Telegraph and Symi Dream: The British newspaper, The Telegraph, also interviewed Neil and James. Read the interview here.
[caption id="attachment_2237" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Symi Weddings"]
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Symi extras
Getting married on Symi: It’s romantic and peaceful, the perfect place for your wedding. Check what we can do for you. As well as your wedding photography we can also put you in touch with a wedding planner, arrange personal exchange of vows (including for same sex couples) and events.
Working on Symi: What you need to now if you are planning to come and work on Symi, from a first hand experience point of view.
Symi Animal Welfare: The island’s animal welfare organisation.
Walking on Symi: There are many guided walks available on Symi.
St Nicholas Beach: Details about one sandy beach and taverna.
24 hours on Symi: An ongoing writing project charting 24 hours of Symi life.
James’ Village View (past editions): Read back on our experiences of living on Symi from years ago.
Symi news from 2006, 2007: Check out what was happening on Symi in these years.
[caption id="attachment_2411" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Shocking the Donkeys"]
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Other ways to stay in touch with Symi island.
Symi Tweets: Become a Symi Dream follower on Twitter and never miss a blog post.
Shocking the Donkeys: Keep up to date with James Collins’ film project. James is writing a new film, set on a Greek island and it is already causing a stir. You can see the official blog and join the mailing list.
Guest writing: Send in your own guest blog post and see your writing on Symi Dream. For examples of previous guest posts, and what’s suitable, see this page.
Symi competitions: Join in our fine competition and win prizes.
Display your art on Symi: In 2011 we will be hosting an exhibition of work by Symi visitors. Check our Symi Dreamers page for more details.
That’s our Symi Guide. A run down of the information we have available about Symi island, Greece. If you have anything to add or say, just email us – details on the contact page. 
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