Symi, 5 churches on the beach wedding or christening

Symi is a popular destination for Wedding or Baptism as it has spectacular beaches with churches on the sea.

If you choose any of the churches that are located in the settlements be able to accompany you in the picturesque alleys local musicians with traditional instruments, like the lute and violin (Information for orchestra, K. Jacob, tel. 6951 223984).

You can organize an event or Civil marriage in any desired island beach.

We indicatively mention 5 more popular churches Island's, for Wedding or Baptism, located literally on the sea.

CHURCH OF SAINT MARINA - ISLAND & BEACH

Islet Agia Marina Located on the north side of the bay entrance Pedi, NW. Island's. On the island there is Monastery Agia Marina which is must for Wedding or Baptism. It has a beautiful beach, with clear waters and mooring for vessels. Access is by boat, the taxi boat or your own boat. The taxi boat can transport your guests from Gialos islet.

If you want to organize a event over the islet or go against Agia Marina where there is a tavern and can take reception. The church Agia Marina celebrated on 17 July which is artoklasia and festival.

CHURCH OF SAINT NICHOLAS - PEDI

OR St. Nicholas Church he is in beach of Saint Nicholas or St. Nicholas, the NE. coast, near the village Pedi. The church is right on the beach so it is ideal for Wedding or Baptism.The beach is sandy with small pebbles, organized with umbrellas and sunbeds and trees for shade. It is the most popular beach on the island as it is very close to Pedi. It has a small beach bar and the tavern "SAINT NICOLAS» (+30 2246072241) where you can organize an event.

Access can be made as follows:

– the taxi boat, directly from Gialos (about 20;)

– by boat from Pedi

– by car or local bus to Pedi and then walk along a hiking trail (about 15;)

– with your own boat

CHURCH SAINT EMILIANOS

OR Church of St. Emilian located in D. Symi, on the islet. It is a beautiful and picturesque church, with large yard, cells, trees, ideal for wedding or Baptism. Access is very easy as there is a narrow strip of land that connects the small island of St. Emilian the land. At the point that connects the island to the mainland there is a very small beach with crystal clear water. There is a mooring for boats and stairs to the church. Saint Aimilianos avoided by many because of the air blowing in the area especially during the evening hours. Access to Agios Emilianos can be done on foot, the taxi boat or by boat from Yialos. Agios Emilianos celebrated on 18 July.

CHURCH SAINT GEORGE - DISALONAS

Is a small monastery dedicated to St. George or better known as Ai Giorgis Disalonas, over the homonymous beach. Located A.. Island's, at bight Disalonas, between Pedi and beach Nanou. It is a secluded beach, down a steep but spectacular rock, height 300 m. It is pebbly, It is not organized and has no restaurant. Considered or best beach on the island that is why you will see many boats here. Access can be done by taxi boat or boat from shore. Saint George always celebrates after Orthodox Easter or 23 April, if Easter is earlier than the specified date.

MONASTERY OF ST PAUL, ISLET Sesklo

The Sesklo or "beets», the island is located at the N. terminus of Simi, with the Monastery of St. Paul. The small monastery has a nice courtyard where you can organize an event, after the Mystery. In the tradition here wrecked St. Paul or remained temporarily, until the storm abated, coming from Asia Minor. The island has a long beach with beautiful waters for swimming, trees for shade and mooring for boats. A nice concrete road leads from the beach to the church. celebrated on 29 June, of Saints Peter and Paul and belongs to IM. Panormitis (information tel. +30 22460 72414). Access can be done by boat or taxi boat from Yialos Panormitis or with own boat. Each year, the feast of Sts boat starts from Moni Panormitis, to the island, wherein operation takes place.

OTHER BEACHES OF SYMIS FOR EVENTS

Apart from the beaches in the settlements Niborio and Pedi Symi has many secluded beaches where access is by boat or taxi boat.

We mention all beaches, even those to which access is at your own boat.

nos, B. next to Harani

Gravel on the coast and pebbles to enter the sea. Sun loungers and parasols, restaurant and beach bar on the beach. The beach is next to Yialos so it attracts many people especially at sunset. Access : drive, by boat or on foot from the bridge located in Yialos

Nanou, in D.. Island's, near Gialos

Popular beach with big pebbles, beautiful waters, trees for shade and some sun beds rented the tavern is here. From the restaurant you can get water and coffee for the beach. Access : only by boat

Marathounta, Located south of the beach Nanou and just 2 km from bight Panormitis.

large pebbles, organised, trees, restaurant and mooring. Access : by road or by boat (17 km from Yialos)

Ormos Panormitis, Stan. Island's, next to IM. Panormitis

sheltered bay, oven, café, restaurant and harbor. Access : drive from Yialos or by boat

Faneromeni, TO. of bay Panormitis

Small secluded cove. Access : with your own boat or on foot (is 20 minutes from Panormitis)

Saint Basil or Lappathos, Stan. at cove Santa Claus

Located after bay Panormitis, not regulated, with few trees for shade, It is quiet and secluded. Access : with your own boat or by boat (only during the summer months).

Tolia, D. Island's. Beautiful small beach, with sunbeds and tavern. Access : drive, by boat or hiking with great.

bay Tourkogiali, in D.. Island's, near Agios Emilianos. Access : with your own boat

Maroni, NW. of Gialos

Pebbles and pine trees for shade on the beach. The land narrows, creating a small island on which stands a small chapel. Access : with your own boat

Fokospilia

A small beach located inside a cave. Access : only by boat

Nimos, island to B. terminus of Simi

It has a crystal clear pebble beach. Access : by boat

SIMI - SETTLEMENTS FOR ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD

Simi is the 8^The Dodecanese island, just 12 nm. from Rhodes.

Gialos - Village

The town is built amphitheatrically above the natural harbor, the shore. The two sides of the port are joined to a stone bridge, the "pavement". The Harani It is the dock of Gialos. The upper part of the city called Village or Ano Symi and it is built on the slope of Mt. Lookout. To get from the Gialos Village will follow 500 stone steps, old commercial street with stately mansions, the Kali Strata. From 1972 The settlement with the neoclassical buildings have been declared preserved. THE seashore It has most accommodation, café, restaurants and shops for shopping on the entire island.

Niborios or Nimborio or Emporios

Located D.. Island's, bay near Gialos. It was the ancient capital of the island here where the king lived Symi, Nireas. It's the 2^The port and has restaurants, cafes, hotels, rooms and "Niriides Hotel», niriides-hotel-apartments.symi.top-hotels-gr.com.

There are two beaches, a large pebble, organized with trees for shade and tavern and a smaller, beside the road, with small pebbles. Access : drive, by boat or on foot from Harani (is about 3 km).

Pedi, NW. Island's

In the village you will find many rooms and the "I asked Beach Hotel», by the sea (www.pedibeachhotel.gr). It features a popular beach, organised, with a beach bar and restaurant. The Pedi It is near Agios Emilianos and Agia Marina. Access : drive, by boat or on foot (30-45 minutes, from traditional path).

LOCAL FLAVORS

Symi shrimps, fresh fishes, «cakes» (traditional cheese), «akoumia» (traditional donuts)

SIMI – FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Holy Triad, at the village, Holy Spirit
Agia Marina, the islet, 17 July
Prophet Elias, 20 July
Feast of Megalos Sotiris, in Niborio, 5-6 August
Fair Lady Myrtariotissas, 14-15 August
Fair Lady True, 14-15 August
Feast of NiMo, 23 August
Feast Panormitis, 8 November and Pentecost
Celebration at Michael Roukouniotis, 8 November
Symi Festival, Lasts 3 months, from July - September
Feast for Symian shrimp, in the context of «Symi Festival», at the village
feast of Raki, in September, under the "Symi Festival".
Symi International Film Festival, in September, under the "Symi Festival"

SIMI - ATTRACTIONS

castle Village

fortification walls Hellenistic, Byzantine and chivalrous period. Simi was one of the first islands conquered by Order of Knights, after the conquest of Rhodes (1306-1309). In the Fortress entrance you will see the coat of arms Grand Master Philibert de Naillac (1396-1421), who also repaired. NW. survives cylindrical tower and semicircular Bastion the crest of Grand Master Emery d'Amboise (1503-1512) and coat of arms Order of Knights. Within the walls there are three temples, of Panagia Kera, of Archangel Michael Tharrinou and Great Panagia.

Archaeological Museum – mansion Yianneskis. Archeological findings classical, Hellenistic and Roman Period and one Byzantine – folklore Collection.

Maritime Museum Maritime Museum or Art, in the square Campos. Exhibits mainly from sponge, such as diving suits, diving suits, sponge species etc..

mansion Chatziagapitou – Haji. The home of a wealthy merchant from Symi, where the "singlesparlor Chatziagapitou», with period furniture, household objects, local costumes etc..

Monastery Panormitis, the homonymous bay, Stan. Island's. The monastery was originally founded in 15^The century. but rebuilt in 1783, rate in aisle basilica with vaults. The impressive steeple, built the 1911 at a rate of Renaissance and Baroque, There is a bell 750 kg. Inside the church stands the silver image Archangel Michael and the wooden temple (1788) with images. It is dedicated to Michael the Archangel "Panormitis», is celebrated on 8 November and Pentecost. You can stay overnight in the cells by paying a small fee that goes to the Monastery (+30 22460 72414)

Monastery of Megalos Sotiris. It is in position "Nera"And the 1818 constitutes Dependency of the Monastery Panormitis. According to an inscription in the sanctuary the painting became the 1727. celebrated on 6 August where a festival, with local treats (10 km from Panormitis).

Virgin Myrtariotissa, located near Gialos and see Byzantine frescoes (18^th). celebrated on 15 August with a festival and feast with folk instruments.

Michael monastery Roukouniotis, monastery fortress, was Patriarchal Stavropigio, with frescoes 15^th century. dedicated to Archangel Michael or "Michael"Or"Roukouniotis"From the region"Roukounas». Moni trademark cypress at the entrance, 350 years, like plane

Monastery Panagia alethine or True. celebrated on 15 August and the 2^The biggest festival of the island after the Myrtariotissas
Old Stone grinded wine (before 1420). In the area "Kourkouniotis», near the Monastery of Megalos Sotiris, in cedar forest on the way to Panormitis
vaults Niborio, known as "twelve caves", cave burial tombs
Pontikokastro, ancient tomb, perimeter walls and 28 mills
Stone Clock Gialos, from 1881
«Michael», the statue of the little fisherman with fishing rod, Gialos
«Peace dove», works by local sculptor, Kostas Valsami
Monument to the Fallen and Ierolochiton, in memory of those executed in Possession, Gialos
"Trireme", carved in rock

SIMI – ACCESS

BY BOAT

The ships BLUE STAR 1 & BLUE STAR 2, BLUE STAR PATMOS and CHIOS ISLAND carry the route Piraeus - Symi.

The DODEKANISOS SEAWAYS company runs from Rhodes, Kos, Kalymnos, Lipsi, Leros, Patmos to Symi and Panormitis Symi. The connection Rhodes - Symi is daily.

BY PLANE THROUGH TOWN

Simi has no airport. The easiest access is by plane via Airport Rhodes and then through the vessel towards Simi. Airport also feature islands Kos, Kalymnos and Leros from which there is a ferry connection to Symi.

USEFUL INFORMATION - ADDRESSES – TELEPHONES

City Symi : (+30) 22460 72444
Port Symi: (+30) 22460 71205
Port Rhodes: (+30) 22410 28666
Multifunctional Clinic Gialos : (+30) 22460 71290
Versatile Village Clinic: (+30) 22460 71316
Police : (+30) 22460 71111
DODEKANISOS SEAWAYS, 12ne.gr

Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" : (+30) 22410 88700-1, (+30) 22410 88722, (+30) 22410 88822 , 8018010101, Paradisi Rhodes area, 16 km from Rhodes Town, www.rho-airport.gr
Kos International Airport "Hippocrates" : (+30) 22420 56000, Antimachia Kos area
Leros airport : (+30) 22470 22275, Partheni region Leros
airport Kalymnos : (+30) 22430 48600, Argos area Kalymnos
TaxiBoatSymi, Konstantinos-Loukas-Irini : (+30) 6944 801003.

The water taxi that will take you and your guests in one of the picturesque churches of the island.

«Poseidon Cruises», tours to beaches or the island Sesklo the boat, Wedding organization etc.. Captain Information Mr.. John, (+30) 22460 71329, (+30) 697 322 0215, www.symiexcursions.com

«Albatros boat», small boat, 12 persons for transfer to beaches but also in neighboring Turkey : (+30) 22460 71032, (+30) 6955 133245

Symi Tours, Fr.ragmatopoiei day trips by boat or bus to beaches the island, (+30) 22460 71307, (+30) 22460 71689, www.symitours.com

Lakis bus «Lakis Travel» On route : Yialos-Chorio-domain, each 1 time. Also conducts private daily bus tours to discover the beauties of Symi : (+30) 22460 71695, (+30) 6945 316248, www.lakistravel.gr

Bus Panormitis "Panormitis Travel» On route : Gialos - Panormitis. It also has a car hire with special rates for group weddings or Baptism : (+30) 22460 71311, (+30) 6936 946830, www.panormitistravel.gr

issthe Marmaris Lines Performing the connection : Rhodes, Kos, Symi, Kalymnos, Smudgy, Marmaris, Bodrum (Bodrum) and Turgutreis, www.yesilmarmarislines.com

Taxi George : (+30) 6974 623492
Taxi Costas : (+30) 6945 252308
Taxi Stamatis : (+30) 6945 226348
Taxi Thanasis : (+30) 6946 568731
Taxi Theodore : (+30) 6945 273842