Resorts in Greece - Symi

Pedi at a glance:

• Relaxing
• One of the best beach in Symi
• Picturesque

Pedi is a small community on the eastern side of the very fertile land full of orchards, delightful gardens, fig trees and of course olive trees.

There is a lovely delicate perfume in the air from the wild oregano and dill, this area is sure to please the eye as well as your senses.

A quiet bay easiest reached by bus or taxi from Yialos or Chorio. There are a few tavernas by the water's edge, making this spot an ideal place for an enjoyable lunch or dinner.

Who holidays in Pedi?

for those seeking a relaxing beach holidays, but it is not one of those islands where time stands completely still. It has quite a lot of visitors every summer, but has remained genuine to a great extent.

Symi Town at a glance:

• Picturesque
• Historical interest
• Relaxed

Arriving at the main harbour sees Symi at its most spectacular; with its outstanding architecture and beautiful hills all around. The majority of the island's population (approximately 3.000) live in the two districts, Yialos and Chorio, which make up the main settlement on the island. Symi Town.

Yialos (or bay, in Greek) contains the harbour; a beautiful small port, cosmopolitan in character, with a diverse variety of tavernas, bars and cafes strewn around the quayside. The Chorio (village) further up, although less developed, retains a sense of the old Greece, with its narrows passages, traditional kafenions and its numerous old ruins.

Who holidays in Symi Town?

Those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the larger Greek islands, and also those who place local character and charm high on their list of priorities.

Yialos at a glance:

• Picturesque
• historical interest
• relaxed

The majority of the island's population (approximately 3.000) live in the two districts, Yialos and Chorio, which make up the main settlement on the island: Symi Town.

Yialos (or bay, in Greek) contains the harbour; a beautiful small port, cosmopolitan in character, with a diverse variety of tavernas, bars and cafes strewn around the quayside, while the Chorio (village) further up, although less developed, retains a sense of the old Greece, with its narrows passages, traditional kafenions and its numerous old ruins. The two districts are connected by the famous Kali Strata; a spectacular set of 375 or so (opinion varies!) stone steps.It has many souvenirs shops, some of which are unique to Symi.

Who holidays in yialos?

For those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the larger Greek islands, and also those who place local character and charm high on their list of priorities.