If you're seeking a seaside holiday this summer and wish to dodge the tourist crowds, consider venturing to one of Greece's lesser-known islands renowned for its stunning landscapes. Symi, a small ...

Ditching the UK for a trip to Greece is hardly a new idea. Last year, 4.5 million Brits arrived in the land of olive oil and ancient ruins, with arrivals from the UK increasing 88.5% in November 2024, ...

Symi, a small Greek island in the Dodecanese, welcomes visitors with pastel-hued harbors, historic monasteries, and serene coves. Accessible only by ferry, it offers a relaxed pace and authentic ...

The Dodecanese islands are truly fit for the Gods, says Iain Mayhew after a charmed visit to Rhodes and Symi. The ancient Gods – Zeus, Apollo and the rest – certainly knew how to pick their spot. You ...

Jord Blakesley, 41, is a British graphic designer who lives on the Greek Island of Symi. He documents everyday life on the island using the photography journal website Blipfoto. This picture shows the ...

1. IRRESISTIBLE LURE: Like a siren on a colossal rock, Symi plays havoc with the itineraries of unsuspecting travellers. Named after the nymph who captivated Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, it’s the ...

Like a Portofino with donkeys, Symi is arguably the prettiest port in the Aegean. Its amphitheatrical harbour is lined with near-perfect neoclassical architecture in delicious ice-cream shades. Nearly ...