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Self catering country house in Symi, Greece
Self catering country house in Symi, Greece
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Dodecanese Islands country house rent details
Symi
House is located in the quiet neighborhood of Chorio only 15 minutes on foot from Symi port and the settlement to way of Pedi.Bus runs every 30 min. (1 EUR).
During May and September especially, walkers from all over the world arrive on the island to enjoy routes ranging from basic explorations of the harbour and the old town to longer walks venturing through the island's heavily wooded interior, visiting the many small chapels and monasteries encountered as well as the more spectacular of Symi's otherwise inaccessible bays.If you like nothing better on holiday than to sit on a quiet beach with a good book and a cold drink, then Symi's the place for you!
Although the island is justly famous for its Neo-Classical port and the unspoilt ambience of a real Greek island, sun-lovers are also well-catered for.
Catch a taxi-boat in Symi harbour or Pedi Bay mid-morning after a leisurely breakfast and choose your destination: from the breathtaking Agios Georgios bay to family-friendly Agios Nikolaos, there is something on the island for beach-lovers of all ages.
There are several other bays and beaches which are only reachable by water; the best way to see the more inaccessible of them is to book a day-trip on a boat from the harbour.
During May and September especially, walkers from all over the world arrive on the island to enjoy routes ranging from basic explorations of the harbour and the old town to longer walks venturing through the island's heavily wooded interior, visiting the many small chapels and monasteries encountered as well as the more spectacular of Symi's otherwise inaccessible bays.If you like nothing better on holiday than to sit on a quiet beach with a good book and a cold drink, then Symi's the place for you!
Although the island is justly famous for its Neo-Classical port and the unspoilt ambience of a real Greek island, sun-lovers are also well-catered for.
Catch a taxi-boat in Symi harbour or Pedi Bay mid-morning after a leisurely breakfast and choose your destination: from the breathtaking Agios Georgios bay to family-friendly Agios Nikolaos, there is something on the island for beach-lovers of all ages.
There are several other bays and beaches which are only reachable by water; the best way to see the more inaccessible of them is to book a day-trip on a boat from the harbour.
Symi the island
Symi ( also transliterated Syme or Symi, (Turkish Sombeki;) is a small but historic Greek island. Geographically, it is part of the Dodecanese island chain, located about 41 km from Rhodes (and 425 km from Piraeus, the port of Athens), with 57 sq km (22 sq mi) of mountainous terrain. Its interior is dotted with small valleys, and its coastline alternates between rocky cliffs and sandy coves.
Its main town, located on the northeast coast, is also named Symi, and the island has around 2,500 inhabitants, mostly engaged in fishing, trade, and tourism. In addition to its many historical sites, the island's isolated beaches, many reachable only with small boats, are popular with tourists.
In Greek mythology, Symi is reputed to be the birthplace of the Three Graces, and it takes its name from Poseidon's wife, the nymph Syme (in antiquity the island was known as Aigli and Metapontis).
source:wikipediawww.symi.gr
please visit the website of symi
Its main town, located on the northeast coast, is also named Symi, and the island has around 2,500 inhabitants, mostly engaged in fishing, trade, and tourism. In addition to its many historical sites, the island's isolated beaches, many reachable only with small boats, are popular with tourists.
In Greek mythology, Symi is reputed to be the birthplace of the Three Graces, and it takes its name from Poseidon's wife, the nymph Syme (in antiquity the island was known as Aigli and Metapontis).
source:wikipediawww.symi.gr
please visit the website of symi
Symi attractions
Attractions
Symi's southwestern portion is hilly and green. Located here is the medieval Panormitis Monastery, dedicated to St. Michael, the patron saint of seafaring Greeks. The monastery is popular with Greeks as a place of pilgrimage and of refuge from modern life; young Athenian businessmen speak lovingly of the monk cells and small apartments that can be rented for rest and renewal . The least expensive units have shared outdoor toilets. Most sleep at least four people.
The whitewashed compound has a verdant, shaded setting and a 16th-century gem of a church inside. The Taxiarchis Mikhail of Panormitis boast icons of St. Michael and St. Gabriel adorned in silver and jewels. The combined folk and ecclesiastical museums are well worth the 2� entrance fee, which all goes to support the "alms house" mentioned above.
The town of Panormitis Mikhailis is most lively and interesting during its annual festival on November 8, but can be explored year-round via local boats or bus tours from Yialos. The hardy can hike here -- it's 10km (6 miles), about 3 hours from town -- and then enjoy a refreshing dip in the sheltered harbor and a meal in the taverna.
In Yialos, by all means hike the gnarled, chipped stone steps of the Kali Strata ("the good steps"). This wide stairway ascends to Chorio, a picturesque community filled with images of a Greece in many ways long departed. Old women sweep the whitewashed stone paths outside their homes, and occasionally a young boy or very old man can be seen retouching the neon-blue trim over doorways and shutters. Nestled between the immaculately kept homes, dating back to the 18th century, are abandoned villas, their faded trim and flaking paint lending a wistful air to the village. Renovated villas are now rented to an increasing number of tourists.
There's an excellent small Archaeological Museum in Chorio, housing archaeological and folklore artifacts that the islanders consider important enough for public exhibition. You can't miss the blue arrows that point the way; it's open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 2pm. Admission is 2�. The Maritime Museum in the port also costs 2� and is open daily from 11am to 2:30pm.
Crowning Chorio is the Church of the Panayia. The church is surrounded by a fortified wall and is therefore called the kastro (castle). It's adorned with the most glorious frescoes on the island, which can be viewed only when services are held (Mon-Fri 7-8am, all morning Sun).
Symi is blessed with many, but not wide or sandy, beaches. Close to Yialos are two beaches: Nos, a 15m (50-ft.) -long rocky stretch, and Nimborios, a pebble beach.
A bus to Pedi followed by a short walk takes you to either St. Nikolaos beach, with shady trees and a good taverna, or St. Marina, a small beach with little shade but stunning turquoise waters and views of the islet St. Marina and its cute church.
One local craft still practiced on Symi is shipbuilding. If you walk along the water toward Nos beach, you'll probably see boats under construction or repair. It's a treat to watch the men fashion planed boards into a graceful boat. Symi was a boat-building center in the days of the Peloponnesian War, when spirited sea battles were waged off its shores.
Sponge fishing is almost a dead industry in Greece. Only a generation ago, 2,000 divers worked waters around the island; today only a handful undertake this dangerous work, and most do so in the waters around Italy and Africa. Working at depths of 50m to 60m (164 ft.-197 ft.) (in the old days often without any apparatus), many divers were crippled or killed by the turbulent sea and too-rapid depressurization. The few sponges that are still harvested around Symi -- and many more imported from Asia or Florida -- are sold at shops along the port. Even if they're not from Symi's waters, they make inexpensive and lightweight gifts.
source:frommer's guide
Symi's southwestern portion is hilly and green. Located here is the medieval Panormitis Monastery, dedicated to St. Michael, the patron saint of seafaring Greeks. The monastery is popular with Greeks as a place of pilgrimage and of refuge from modern life; young Athenian businessmen speak lovingly of the monk cells and small apartments that can be rented for rest and renewal . The least expensive units have shared outdoor toilets. Most sleep at least four people.
The whitewashed compound has a verdant, shaded setting and a 16th-century gem of a church inside. The Taxiarchis Mikhail of Panormitis boast icons of St. Michael and St. Gabriel adorned in silver and jewels. The combined folk and ecclesiastical museums are well worth the 2� entrance fee, which all goes to support the "alms house" mentioned above.
The town of Panormitis Mikhailis is most lively and interesting during its annual festival on November 8, but can be explored year-round via local boats or bus tours from Yialos. The hardy can hike here -- it's 10km (6 miles), about 3 hours from town -- and then enjoy a refreshing dip in the sheltered harbor and a meal in the taverna.
In Yialos, by all means hike the gnarled, chipped stone steps of the Kali Strata ("the good steps"). This wide stairway ascends to Chorio, a picturesque community filled with images of a Greece in many ways long departed. Old women sweep the whitewashed stone paths outside their homes, and occasionally a young boy or very old man can be seen retouching the neon-blue trim over doorways and shutters. Nestled between the immaculately kept homes, dating back to the 18th century, are abandoned villas, their faded trim and flaking paint lending a wistful air to the village. Renovated villas are now rented to an increasing number of tourists.
There's an excellent small Archaeological Museum in Chorio, housing archaeological and folklore artifacts that the islanders consider important enough for public exhibition. You can't miss the blue arrows that point the way; it's open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 2pm. Admission is 2�. The Maritime Museum in the port also costs 2� and is open daily from 11am to 2:30pm.
Crowning Chorio is the Church of the Panayia. The church is surrounded by a fortified wall and is therefore called the kastro (castle). It's adorned with the most glorious frescoes on the island, which can be viewed only when services are held (Mon-Fri 7-8am, all morning Sun).
Symi is blessed with many, but not wide or sandy, beaches. Close to Yialos are two beaches: Nos, a 15m (50-ft.) -long rocky stretch, and Nimborios, a pebble beach.
A bus to Pedi followed by a short walk takes you to either St. Nikolaos beach, with shady trees and a good taverna, or St. Marina, a small beach with little shade but stunning turquoise waters and views of the islet St. Marina and its cute church.
One local craft still practiced on Symi is shipbuilding. If you walk along the water toward Nos beach, you'll probably see boats under construction or repair. It's a treat to watch the men fashion planed boards into a graceful boat. Symi was a boat-building center in the days of the Peloponnesian War, when spirited sea battles were waged off its shores.
Sponge fishing is almost a dead industry in Greece. Only a generation ago, 2,000 divers worked waters around the island; today only a handful undertake this dangerous work, and most do so in the waters around Italy and Africa. Working at depths of 50m to 60m (164 ft.-197 ft.) (in the old days often without any apparatus), many divers were crippled or killed by the turbulent sea and too-rapid depressurization. The few sponges that are still harvested around Symi -- and many more imported from Asia or Florida -- are sold at shops along the port. Even if they're not from Symi's waters, they make inexpensive and lightweight gifts.
source:frommer's guide
extra information about this Dodecanese Islands country house rent
This village house has been new renovated 2007 /08 with all modern facilities ,but with the excisting old caracter of a village house.It has never been used and everything is new inside
It has a BBQ outside and a equipped terrace for breakfast .The view from the roof terrace is to the Chorio and Pedi (left).Internetcafe close by as well butcher,supermarket,restaurants etcMost .Inhabitants of Symi living in Chorio.
inside this Dodecanese Islands country house rent
sleeping :
The country house comprises 2 bedrooms in total;
2 double.
The property also has 2 single sofa beds, 2 double sofa beds.
This gives room for up to 6 people.
Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.
general :
The country house has 1 bathrooms for your party's use.
Air-conditioning keeps the country house cool.
entertainment :
The country house has
television. The music system will play cassettes, cds, radio.
eating & living :
There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. To prepare food you will find a cooker, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.
Smoking :
Smoking is allowed in this country house.
Pets :
Pets are welcome
please contact us before booking for the size of the pet
please contact us before booking for the size of the pet
Wheelchairs :
Not suitable for wheelchairs
outside this Dodecanese Islands country house rent*
general :
The country house is in a quiet area but you may hear occasional noise. It has a summer house, a north facing patio area, panoramic views, interesting views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.
in the local area of this Dodecanese Islands country house rent*
on site :
The country house is right beside
a beach, swimming, sailing, boat hire, wind surfing, fishing, climbing, walking, cycling, mountain biking, a food shop.
less then 15 minutes drive away :
Close to the country house you will find
water skiing, flying, scuba diving, historic sites, shopping areas, a restaurant.
less then 45 minutes drive away :
Within easy reach
of the country house you will find
...nothing specified.
extra information :
a fitness center
There is also a big monastery complex, Panormitis
key locations near this Dodecanese Islands country house rent*
The country house is....
360 min from rhodes diagoras airport.
booking preferences for Dodecanese Islands country house rent
Preferred Booking Start Day :
Any day of the week.
Preferred Booking End Day :
Any day of the week.
The earliest arrival time is:
3 PM
The latest departure time is:
10 AM
Last minute discount!! 5% discount if booking start date is less than 10 days away.
Long stay discount!! 15% discount if booking length is more than 4 weeks.
Early Bird stay discount!! 10% discount if booking start date is greater than 3 months away.
Long stay discount!! 15% discount if booking length is more than 4 weeks.
Early Bird stay discount!! 10% discount if booking start date is greater than 3 months away.
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